06/30/14 On Wednesday, June 25th at approximately 11:35 PM an officer with the Marshall County Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on US 31 near the intersection of 1st Road.
During the investigation marijuana, a substance believed to be methamphetamine and a controlled substance were located. The driver, identified as 27 year old Ashley Turner of South Bend was believed to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Turner was booked into the Marshall County Jail with bond set at $3,000.
Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
