On Friday, February 16th, 2018 at 11:56 PM, Marshall County Police Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a 1999 Toyota Camry in the area of Michigan Road and 1st Road. The driver of the vehicle, 42 year old Amy C. Lewis of South Bend was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended-prior driving status.
While impounding the vehicle the officer located a syringe, a plastic baggie with methamphetamine residue, a methamphetamine pipe and three prescription drugs that Lewis did not have a prescription for.
Amy Lewis was taken to the jail for unlawful possession of a legend drug, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended prior. She was held on a $1,500 cash bond.
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.
