From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On September 25th, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, came in contact with 46 year old Terry Wayne Sowell of Shirley after a traffic stop on a motorcycle on State Highway 110. Deputies found after checking the tag of the motorcycle that the motorcycle was possibly stolen out of Faulkner County. After arresting Sowell, Deputies found on his person a glass smoking device on his person that contained a residue. Sowell is being charged with felony Theft by Receiving, and felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sowell is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County awaiting a first appearance.

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