Two women were arrested on Sunday and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Operating While Intoxicated.
The first arrest happened about a quarter till one in the morning. 72 year old Donna K. Wood of Walkerton was stopped near the intersection of Randolph Street and Plymouth Goshen Trail by Officer Jerrid Arnold. After an investigation Ms. Wood was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was incarcerated at the Marshall County Jail on a $1,500 cash bond. Ms. Wood was released at noon on bond and given a January 15th court date in Marshall Superior Court II.
About 10:30 Sunday night, Officer Arnold conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Jefferson and First Streets.
The driver, 36 year old Drendalyn Ortiz was found to be suspended. Shortly after, Mr. Ortiz arrived on scene of the traffic stop. Following the investigation, Drendalyn Ortiz was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. She 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.
