Marshall County Deputies arrest Plymouth man on drug charges following traffic stop

9-8-26       Tuesday News     12 A.M.    E-5

A 28-year-old Plymouth man faces multiple criminal charges after a routine traffic stop early Friday morning led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.

According to a news release from the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, deputies on routine patrol stopped a vehicle for traffic infractions at approximately 1:06 a.m. on September 4, 2026. While speaking with the driver, deputies learned the individual did not possess a valid driver's license.

The Plymouth Police Department's K9 Kyzer was called to the scene and alerted to the presence of narcotic odor. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Noah Z. Johnson, 28, was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Obstruction of Justice.

Johnson was booked into the Marshall County Jail with bond set at $1,500.

The Marshall County Sheriff's Department and the Plymouth Police Department collaborated on the arrest.

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.