County Police Officer Wozniak stopped a vehicle in the area of US 31 and State Road 10 Sunday, May 29th at approximately 8:55 PM. The traffic stop was on a red 2011 Jeep that was traveling 85 MPH in a posted 60 MPH zone.
The driver of the Jeep, 35 year old Pedro De Jesus Ayala Alvarado of Cincinnati was found to be operating a vehicle without ever receiving a driver’s license. He was taken to the Marshall County Jail and held on a $750 cash bond.
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.
