From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On September 11th, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on Karen Drive. After arriving at the incident, deputies spoke with two male subjects, 19 year old Richard Riley of Shirley and another juvenile male. After investigating the incident, it was found by deputies that Riley had struck the 13 year old juvenile in the head. Riley was arrested and is being charged with misdemeanor Assault of a Family of Household Member.

Law enforcement makes arrest on facts they gather. All person are presumed innocent until proven guilty.