July 4, 2018
On the above stated date and time 23 year old Paul Esparza of Knox was stopped by Plymouth Police Officer Paul Stamper on June, 29th just before 11 p.m. at Pidco and Oak Drivers for an equipment violation.
During the stop, Mr. Esparza was found to be in possession of marijuana and he also attempted to destroy the evidence.
Mr. Esparza was transported to Marshall County Jail where he was lodged.
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