On Saturday, February 29th at 12:37 A.M. Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy Bennett conducted a traffic stop in the area of US 31 and Kenilworth Road. The driver of the vehicle identified as 32 year old Keith Wakeland of Rochester resisted Officer’s during the traffic stop and was taken into custody. Wakeland was transported to the Marshall County Jail on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement and held on a $755 bond. He was later released that day after posting bond.
Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is a mere 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.
