On Wednesday, July 4th, Officer Anthony Bragg of the Marshall County Police Department responded with several other county officers to a complaint in the area of 4700 French Street.
During the incident the alleged offender, Scott D. Saxton age 54 of Plymouth, was detained.
According to witnesses, Mr. Saxton made threats to several minors in this area while armed with a knife. Mr. Saxton was also believed to be intoxicated during the
incident.
He was transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was lodged for Intimidation with Deadly Weapon as a level 5 felony.
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.
