A traffic stop Thursday morning by a county police officer lands two men from Tennessee in the Marshall County Jail.
About 6:20 Officer Wozniak stopped a 2019 white Mercedes SUV for speeding on US 31 at 16 Road for exceeding the posted speed limit.
During the investigation officers located items believed to be marijuana, marijuana wax, paraphernalia, Adderall, marijuana edibles, Ecstasy and LSD.
The driver of the vehicle, 22 year old Austin K. Wilson of Smyrna, Tennessee was booked into jail for possession of marijuana and possession of a schedule I-IV controlled substance.
A backseat passenger, 23 year old Christian P. Wells of La Vergne, Tennessee, was booked into the jail for possession of marijuana and possession of a narcotic drug.
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.
