On Saturday, May 20, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Officer Les McFarland stopped a vehicle for exceeding the posted speed limit. During the traffic stop, the driver, 27 year old Mahgonay Taylor of Fort Wayne was found to have a suspended – prior driver license.
Ms. Taylor was arrested for Driving While Suspended – Prior.
Officer McFarland detected what was believed to be burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. During the traffic stop the officer located a substance believed to be marijuana on 29 year old Charles Taylor of Gary.
Mr. Taylor was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.
Both were transported and booked into the Marshall County Jail.
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.
