A traffic stop by County Police Officer Wozniak Sunday, March 6th ended with the arrest of a Chicago man.
About 2:00 AM, Officer Wozniak stopped a black 2009 Dodge Caliber on US 30 near Iris Road. A backseat passenger, 37 year old Romal Phillip Jenkins was found to have a warrant through Allen County. He was arrested and taken to the Marshall County Jail for a hold. Upon a search of his person in the jail, a substance believed to cocaine packaged for distribution was located. He was booked and processed for possession of cocaine and dealing a schedule I-III substance.
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.
