On August 11 at approximately 3:30 in the morning Officer Blake Bennett of the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department initiated a traffic stop on a single vehicle in the area of US 31 and 19th Road. The vehicle was occupied by 50 year old Kevin R. Weber of Elkhart, 24 year old Kelsey C. Fleming of Mishawaka, and 51 year old Thomas B. Willis of Delphi.
During the traffic stop approximately two ounces of crystal methamphetamine, syringes, multiple small plastic bags, a scale, marijuana, and approximately $1,700 cash suspected to be from the sale of drugs were seized.
Two occupants, Kelsey Fleming and Thomas Willis, were transported to the Marshall County Jail. Kelsey Fleming was booked for Dealing Methamphetamine at least 10 grams as a Level 2 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine at least 28 Grams as a Level 3 Felony, and Unlawful Possession of a Syringe as a Level 6 Felony.
Thomas Willis was booked for Dealing Methamphetamine at least 10 Grams as a Level 2 Felony and Possession of Methamphetamine at least 28 grams as a Level 3 Felony.
Additional charges may be forthcoming following the review by the Marshall County Prosecutor`s Office.
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.
