On Tuesday, August 29, Officer Les McFarland with the Marshall County Police Department observed Nancy “Mara” McFarland at the Pilot Truck Stop at US 30 and King Road. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle that McFarland was in because of the active warrants for her arrest. During the traffic stop a substance believed to be methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a handgun and a sawed-off shot gun was recovered.
25 year old Nancy “Mara” McFarland if Culver was arrested for two active arrest warrants through Marshall County, as well as Possession of Methamphetamine.
The driver of the vehicle, 40 year old Peter J. Rink of LaPaz was also arrested for Possession of a Handgun without a license and Possession of Methamphetamine.
A case report will be completed and forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor`s Office for formal 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.
