Plymouth Police Officer John Weir initiated a traffic stop on a Ford Fusion Friday, June 1st at 12:15 in the afternoon. The traffic stop was at Plum and Jefferson Streets because the officer knew the driver, 35 year old Paul Williams of Plymouth to be Driving While Suspended without ever receiving a driver’s license.
While on the traffic stop, K9 Jax was walked around the car and indicated the presence of narcotics. A search was conducted and suspected marijuana was located.
Paul Williams was taken into custody and lodge in the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Marijuana, a first offense and Operating Without a License. His cas bond was set at $500.
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.
