On Tuesday July 19th, 2016 at approximately 10:28 P.M. an officer from the Marshall County Police Department stopped a speeding vehicle on U.S. 30 near Redwood Road. During the traffic stop it was found that the driver of the vehicle was driving on a suspended license.
24 year old Michael S. Thieling of Merrillville was detained at the scene and later transported to the Marshall County Jail for driving while suspended with prior.
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.
