Scotland, AR – The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, arrested two men Thursday after serving a search warrant at a residence in this small community in northern Van Buren County.
The operation took place on January 8, 2026, at 323 Buena Vista Drive. Deputies executed the warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into drug-related activity and fugitive matters.
Gerald Coogan was taken into custody at the scene and faces the following felony charges:
- Probation violation
- Possession of firearms by certain persons
- Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
A second suspect, Chadwick Williams, was also arrested at the residence. He faces charges of:
- Parole violation
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Authorities have not disclosed the specific type or quantity of controlled substances recovered during the search. No additional details about firearms or other evidence were released.
Both men were transported to the Van Buren County Detention Center for booking and processing.
Sheriff’s officials emphasized that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The investigation remains active, and additional charges or arrests are possible as the case progresses.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.
(Information based on official statements from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office as of January 9-11, 2026. Details subject to updates from ongoing proceedings.)
