Officer Lovely with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 block of North Michigan Street Tuesday, June 27th at about 11:30 at night. 

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Lee A. Melling, 32, of Poplar Street in Plymouth, was under the influence of alcohol.

Lee Melling was transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was lodged for Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and held on a $1,500 cash 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.