On Wednesday, July 26, just before 9 p.m., officers with the Plymouth Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle proceeded to accelerate at a high rate of speed as it turned from Michigan Street to the on-ramp for U.S. 30 East.
The driver of the Yukon, Charles Elmore, 38 of Bitter Root Drive in Plymouth, came to a stop on U.S. 30 East near Plymouth-Goshen Trail.
During the investigation, it was suspected that Charles Elmore was driving the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. While attempting to detain Charles, he actively resisted and was taken into custody.
Mr. Elmore was lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Operating While Intoxicated-Prior, Operating While Intoxicated, and Resisting Law Enforcement. He was held on a $1,500 cash bond that was paid on Thursday, July 27th at 6:45 a.m. and Elmore was released on 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.
