On Saturday, January 10th at 4:04 P.M. Plymouth Police Officer Ben McIntyre responded to Wal-Mart in reference to two subjects being detained by Wal-Marts Asset Protection Associates for theft. Officer McIntyre was advised that19 year old Samantha Piper of Knox and 24 year old Jimmie Piper of Knox were seen concealing items on their person and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail where Samantha Piper was held on the charge of theft with a prior charge and booked in on a $3,005 bond. Jimmie Piper was held on the charge of theft with a prior charge and booked in on a $1,005 bond.
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.
