A Ligonier woman was arrested for Disorderly Conduct early Monday morning, June 17th by County Police.
Just after midnight Officer Ayala with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Dept. investigated a suspicious person and vehicle in the area of the Speedway Gas Station in LaPaz.
During the course of the investigation, 25 year old Cynthia Villarreal of Ligonier attempted to flee from Officer Ayala. She was handcuffed and taken to the Marshall County Jail where she was booked in for: Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication, and Resisting Law Enforcement and held on a $1,000 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.
