On Tuesday, November 3rd at approximately 8:40 p.m. LaPaz police initiated a traffic stop on Michigan Road, south of U.S.6. The traffic stop was for a vehicle with an equipment violation. During the stop it was found that the driver, 18 year old Devin Taylor of Walkerton, was operating the vehicle while intoxicated with a controlled substance. Police also located marijuana inside his vehicle. Taylor was placed under arrest and lodged at the Marshall County Jail.
Listeners and 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.
