From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On November 2nd, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office took a report of a theft in Clinton.  After speaking with the victim and gathering information of the theft, was able to locate the suspect.  After further investigation and speaking with the suspect, investigators from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year old Cody Glen Spradling of Scotland at his place of residence with no incident.  Spradling is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office awaiting a first appearance.

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