On Friday, November 23rd, about 8:45 in the evening, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a gray 2005 Pontiac passenger car in the area of US 31 and 14C Road.
During the investigation, Officer Wozniak utilized his canine partner Irok around the exterior of the vehicle for a free air sniff. The canine alerted and officers searched the vehicle, locating 4 baggies with a small amount of methamphetamine, 2 baggies with a small amount of heroin, a syringe, methamphetamine pipe and other paraphernalia items.
The driver of the vehicle, 34 year old Jack A. Bocook of Claypool was taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Possession of Paraphernalia.
A backseat passenger gave a false name and date of birth at the scene. 31 year old Arthur C. Martin also of Claypool was taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Paraphernalia and False Informing. Arthur Martin was also found to have an active felony warrant out of Kosciusko County.
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.
