Tennessee Pair Arrested by Plymouth Police for Possession of Controlled Substance

Officer Finn with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop Wednesday, September 8^th at 10:22 p.m. at 2111 North Michigan Street.

After an investigation, the driver, William H. Ray Jr., 23, of Pikeville, TN was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

The passenger in his vehicle, Samson L. Smith, 24, also of Pikeville, TN was arrested for Possession of Marijuana.

Ray Jr. and Smith were transported to the Marshall County Jail. Ray was held on a $1,500 cash bond while Smith’s bond was set at $500. 

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 jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.