Plymouth Police Officer John Weir initiated a traffic stop on a white Honda on US 30 at US 31 for driving 95 mph in a 60 mph zone on Sunday, July 1st.
While speaking with the driver, 19 year old Breanna Laster of Mishawaka the officer found her to be very nervous. He walked his K-9 partner Jax around the car and he indicated the presence of some type of narcotic.
A search of the vehicle was conducted and several items of paraphernalia items were located and a jar and baggy with suspected marijuana.
Laster was transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked in for Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia.
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.
