From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On October 25th, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, made contact with 22 year old Skylar Goodson of Alabama, after Goodson had stopped to ask direction. During the stop, deputies noticed that Goodson was acting disorientated and his speech was slurred. After an ACIC check, deputies found that Goodson was wanted out of Greenbrier. Goodson was placed under arrest and after a search of the vehicle, deputies found illegal drug and paraphernalia in the vehicle. Goodson is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first appearance. Goodson is being charged with felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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