From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On November 16th, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, responded to a residence on Dodd Mtn. Road, if reference to trespassing.  It was reported that 35 year old Willard Jeffery Pennington of Clinton, was told not to be on the property. Upon arriving deputies located Pennington inside the residence. Pennington was arrested and was charged with Criminal Trespass.  Pennington later bonded on the charges.

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