Monday evening about 8:15 officers from the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to Oakhill Avenue and Muckshaw Road for an accident in which a vehicle fled the scene.
Officer Krynock located the suspect vehicle at Muckshaw and 12th Roads.
Harry Scott Sturgeon Jr., 54 of Plymouth was identified as the driver of the suspect vehicle. During the investigation he was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
Sturgeon was transported to the St. Joseph ER for a chemical test and medical clearance and then transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was lodged on charges of Operating a vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering, Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Stop after Accident resulting in Injury. His cash bond was set at $1,500.
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.
