On Wednesday afternoon, October 4, the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department was notified of a car theft in the 7,000 block of 11A Road.
An officer with the Bourbon Police Department located the stolen vehicle and initiated a traffic stop at Quad and Main Street in Bourbon. The suspect, 58 year old Ronald Finchum of Culver was taken into custody without incident.
Marshall County Police Officer Jordan Rans handled the investigation and a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located on Mr. Finchum`s person.
Ronald Finchum was lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Auto Theft as a Level 6 Felony and Possession of Methamphetamine as a Level 6 Felony. He was issued a Marshall Superior Court II date of October 31 for his initial hearing.
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.
