A traffic stop Saturday, October 14th ended with a LaPorte man being lodged in the Marshall County Jail.
At 3:20 AM, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a green 2004 Dodge Neon in the area of US 30 and State Road 331. The driver of the vehicle, 22 year old Tyler J. Kuhn was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and had an open container in the vehicle.
Kuhn was taken to Plymouth Hospital for a certified test and showed to be over two times the legal limit. He was then taken to the Marshall County Jail and held on a $4,500 cash bond for OWI Endangering and OWI with a BAC of .15% or more.
Officer Wozniak was assisted by Bourbon Police.
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.
