Monday evening, May 23rd, at approximately 8:15 County Police Officer Wozniak conducted a traffic stop on a white 2015 Toyota passenger vehicle in the area of US 30 and King Road. The vehicle was stopped for exceeding the maximum speed limit. The driver, 24 year old Christopher J Richmond of Merrillville was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended license and had a prior charge. He was taken to the Marshall County Jail and held on a $750 cash bond.
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.
