On Friday, December 2nd, at approximately 2:25 in the morning a traffic stop was conducted on a Dodge Caliber in the area of US 30 and Gumwood Road.
The driver, 65 year old Leon Burnett of Warsaw, was found to be operating a vehicle without receiving a license and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. He was taken to the Marshall County Jail.
While at the jail, Mr. Burnett was found to be in possession of cocaine. He was booked into the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Cocaine, Operating a Vehicle Without Every Receiving a License and Driving While Suspended with a Prior Charge. His cash bond was set at $1,500.
Listeners and 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 by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
