On Saturday, August 26th, about 11 p.m. Plymouth Police Officer Shanna Gilmer stopped a vehicle at 1St and Madison Streets for a traffic violation. 37 year old Joshua D Shortt of Plymouth was stopped and found to be in possession of marijuana. He was transported to the Marshall County Jail. His cash bond was set at $500.00 and he was given a court date a September 19th court date in Superior Court.
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.
