A speeding vehicle on US 30 near State Road 331 Thursday morning was stopped by an officer with the Marshall County Police department. That traffic stop resulted in the arrest of three people from Illinois.
Officer Cooper stopped the vehicle about 2:45 in the morning. It was determined that the driver and two occupants were in possession of marijuana.21 year old Russell Cage Jr. and
19 year old Desting McCullough both of Chicago along with
20 year old Contrell Jackson Jr. of Midlothian were all arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Marijuana. They were each held on $1,500 cash bonds.
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.
