On Wednesday, March 23rd Officer John Weir with the Plymouth Police Department initiated a traffic stop for an infraction at Jefferson Street and Oak Drive. K9 Jax walked around the vehicle and indicated the presence of narcotics. A search was done of the four occupants of the vehicle. The front seat passenger, 36 year old James Smith of South Bend was arrested for possession of Methamphetamines and Paraphernalia. He was booked into the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Meth and Possession of Paraphernalia.
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.
