On Wednesday, June 14th at about 12:30 in the afternoon Plymouth Police Officer John Weir initiated a traffic stop for an infraction at Western Avenue and Markley Drive.
The driver, 50 year old Mark Carrington was very nervous and appeared to be concealing something before contact was made. Officer Weir’s K9 partner Jax walked around the vehicle and made a positive indication for some type of narcotic. A search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected methamphetamines were located along with a controlled substance and paraphernalia.
Mark Carrington was transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked in the three charges
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.
