November 26, 2018
The report of a wrong-way driver on US 30 Sunday morning ended in an arrest.
At 4:30 Sunday morning, November 25th, Marshall County deputies responded to a report of a wrong way driver on 30 near Rose Road. Deputies located the vehicle along with the driver, 32 year old Gary Garcia of South Bend.
After an investigation it was determined that Garcia had operated the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance. His Blood Alcohol Content was found to be over three times the legal limit.
Garcia was lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a BAC of .15 or more, Operating a Vehicle While intoxicated Endangering, and Reckless Driving.
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.