On Thursday, July 2 at approximately 12:30 in the morning a traffic stop was conducted by County Officer Jordan Rans on Oak Drive north of Hoham Drive. During the traffic stop it was learned that the driver, 34 year old Sampson P. Barnes of South Bend, was operating the vehicle with a suspended-prior driver’s license. Further investigation lead to the discovery of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia in the vehicle.
The front seat passenger, 40 year old Richard A.T. Barnes also of South Bend was also found to be in possession of marijuana.
Sampson Barnes was arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Driving While Suspended with a Prior, Possession of Marijuana, and OWI.
Richard Barnes was arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for possession of marijuana.
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.
