On Saturday, January 26th Officer Rans with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on Council Drive east of Western Avenue, behind Krogers.
During the course of the traffic stop it was believed that the driver, 46 year old Richard Lee Fosley of North Liberty was impaired.
An OWI investigation was conducted and Mr. Fosley was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Prior Conviction as a Level 6 Felony. He was lodged in the Marshall County Jail and issued a Superior Court II date of February 5 for his initial hearing.
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.
