On Monday, February 5, at approximately 10:00 p.m. Marshall County Patrolman Jonathan Bryant conducted a
traffic stop in the parking lot of Walmart on a silver Pontiac Grand AM for numerous traffic violations.
During the stop the driver, 59 year old Tony Clemons Sr. of Knox was found to be operating the vehicle on a suspended license. During a search of his vehicle officers located methamphetamine and paraphernalia.
Mr. Clemons was subsequently arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail and given a $10,000 cash bond.
Patrolman Bryant was assisted at the scene by Patrolman Rans and Plymouth 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.
