From the desk of Sheriff Randy Gurley

On October 24th, 2017, Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call in Higden.  After a investigation into the incident 25 year old Joseph Dabbs of Higden was arrested.  Dabbs is being charged with misdemeanor Domestic Battery in the 3rd Degree.  Dabbs later bonded on his charges.

All arrest are made on facts, at the time of the incident.  All suspects or innocence until proving guilty in a court of law.