On Thursday, September 16th, at approximately 1:30 in the morning, Marshall County Officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Roy Street and Quince Road on a gold 2007 Pontiac.
During the investigation, canine Irok was utilized for a free-air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle. The canine alerted to the presence of narcotics and the vehicle was searched. Officers located methamphetamine and a syringe.
The driver, Autumn A. Burnham, 36, of Plymouth was taken to the Marshall County Jail. At the jail, Burnham was found to have cocaine and heroin hidden on her person. She was booked at the jail for Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe and Trafficking. Her cash bond was set at $3,000.
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.
