From the desk of Sheriff Scott Bradley

On November 18th, 2016, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, during a traffic stop, near Weaver Creek Bridge, made contact with 35 year old Willard Jeffery Pennington of Clinton.  During the stop Deputies found Pennington to be in possession of illegal drug paraphernalia.  Pennington was arrested and is being charged with misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Pennington later bonded on his charges.

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