On Sunday, May 3rd at approximately 4:23 AM Marshall County Sheriff`s Deputy Bennett conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Harrison Street and Oak Drive. After initiating the traffic stop the juvenile driver switched seats with another male subject who began driving the vehicle before eventually coming to a complete stop.
The second driver identified as 19 year old Anthony Griffin of Plymouth. The initial juvenile driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol was located in the vehicle along with another female juvenile.
The male juvenile was taken to Plymouth Hospital for a certified test with his parental guardian and later released.
Anthony Griffin was transported to the Marshall County Jail and held on charges of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Operating a Vehicle without Receiving a License, and Illegal Consumption of an Alcoholic beverage. Additional charges may be forthcoming Bond was set at $755
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.
