Tuesday night, just before midnight, Plymouth Officer Ben McIntyre attempted to stop a vehicle at Michigan and Jefferson Street for a traffic violation.
The driver, 35 year old Norberto Martinez of Plymouth fled from police east bound on Jefferson Street. The pursuit continued through Inwood where Martinez drove over stop sticks that had been placed by a Bourbon Police Officer. The vehicle continued into Bourbon turning north on State Road 331 with a flat driver’s side tire.
Martinez continued north to the Bremen area where he drove into a residence and then attempted to flee from police. He ended up being tazed and arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement, Operator Never Licensed and Reckless Driving.
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.
