On Friday, December 11, at approximately 3:15 A.M. a Marshall County Sheriff`s Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on U.S. 6 in the area of the S.R. 106 west intersection. During the course of the investigation, the driver of the vehicle, 30 year old Charity E. Slusser of Bremen, was found to have a suspended license and be in possession of marijuana. Slusser 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.
