On Saturday, February 16th, at 6:12 PM, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a teal 1994 Oldsmobile in the area of Michigan and 7th Road.
During the investigation Officer Wozniak utilized his canine partner Irok around the exterior of the vehicle for a free air sniff. Officer Wozniak`s canine alerted to the odor of narcotics and a probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in finding marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia and a methamphetamine pipe with residue.
A passenger in the vehicle, 28 year old Christopher L. Ballinger of North Liberty was taken to the Marshall County Jail and booked in for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
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.
