Marshall County’s K9 nabs another one.
On Thursday, May 24th, just before 11:30 in the evening, Marshall County Officer Wozniak conducted a traffic stop and investigation in the area of US 31 and 5A Road.
A silver, 2000 Mercury passenger car was stopped Officer Wozniak utilized his K9 partner Irok around the vehicle. Irok showed a positive indication for the odor of narcotics. A search of the vehicle resulted in the findings of 7.5 grams of methamphetamine.
The driver of the vehicle, 41 year old Philip M. Stotler of Bourbon was taken to the Marshall County Jail and booked for Dealing in Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine.
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.
