On Tuesday, June 20th, at approximately 6:15 in the evening Sgt. Nicholas Laffoon with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was working interdiction on U.S. 30 near Plymouth Goshen Trail.
He observed a vehicle with an expired license plate and performed at traffic stop on this vehicle. During the stop it was discovered that the driver of the vehicle, David S. Zachary age 45 of Grovertown, had aHabitual Traffic Violator conviction. Mr. Zachary was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was lodged for Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator-Life a level 5 felony.
The Indiana State Police assisted at the scene of the traffic stop.
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.
