LaPaz police stopped a south bound vehicle Sunday, September 18th at 8:50 in the evening on U.S. 31 for speeding. During the stop, it was found that the driver, 20 year old Ja Ron Coleman of Indianapolis, had a suspended operator license. He was placed under arrest for driving while suspended with a prior charge and incarcerated at the Marshall County Jail with a bond of $750.
On Tuesday, September 20th at approximately 8:10 in the evening LaPaz police stopped a vehicle southbound on Michigan Road for driving without headlights. The driver, 42 year old Salvador Contreras of Chicago was found to be unlicensed and had an open alcohol container. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Marshall County Jail with a bond of $750.
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.
