August 24, 2018
On Friday, August 24th at approximately 12:30 AM Marshall Deputy Smith conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle traveling westbound on US 30 near US 31.
After an investigation it was discovered the operator of the vehicle, 20 year old Heather Serpe of Illinois was in possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug and drug paraphernalia. She was lodged in the Marshall County Jail and given a cash bond of $4,500.
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.