On Saturday, November 23, about 5:15 in the morning Marshall County Sheriff`s Department Deputy Blake Bennett conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of US 6 and Michigan Road.
The driver was identified as 25 year old Kristopher Richards of Walkerton.
During the traffic stop, Richards found to be operating a vehicle after being adjudged a Habitual Traffic Violator. He was booked into the Marshall County Jail for Operating a Vehicle After Being Adjudged a Habitual Traffic Violator, a Level 6 Felony and held on a $3,000 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.
