Monday evening about 7:20 Plymouth Police Officer Jerrid Arnold attempted to stop a moped in the area of Western Avenue and North Street but the driver failed to stop and drove off into a wooded area.
The officer recognized the drive as 53 year old Michael L. Berger of Plymouth. Officer Arnold located Mr. Berger driving the moped a few blocks away from the original traffic stop and he was taken into custody without further incident.
Michael Berger was arrested for Possession of drug Paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle While Suspended with a prior, and Resisting Law Enforcement in a motor vehicle. He was incarcerated at the Marshall County Jail 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.
