WTCA reported a single vehicle accident on North Michigan Road north of 3rd Road Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred when the driver, 29 year old Brandon Adkins of Plymouth told emergency responders and County Officer Rob Hafke he fell asleep. Adkins was transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for treatment of his injuries.
Before police had his vehicle removed from the scene a routine inventory of items was completed. A suspicious backpack was located. One of the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Suppression Teams was called to the scene to process the contents of the backpack.
A probable cause affidavit was prepared and presented to Judge Rob Bowen. He issues a warrant for Adkins’ arrest for the alleged offense of attempted manufacture of methamphetamine.
Adkins was released from Memorial Hospital before the warrant could be served. A subsequent investigation revealed his location in South Bend. The Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Team, and the South Bend Special Operations Section and other officers apprehended Adkins Monday night without incident.
Brandon Adkins was booked into the Marshall County Jail Monday night at 10:15 on a $5,005 cash bond.
Other agencies assisting in the investigation include the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the Indiana State Police and the Plymouth Police Department.
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.
