Driver arrested for left turn on red light

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

By Kathy Bottorff

A 25-year-old Justice, IL woman was arrested by city police after the officer observed her making a left turn on a red light.

A 25-year-old Justice, IL, woman was arrested by city police after the officer observed her making a left turn on a red light.

Wednesday morning, August 21, at approximately 7:30, Officer McIntyre with the Plymouth Police Department observed an SUV make a left-hand turn onto East Washington Street from Michigan Street while the traffic light was red.

The driver was identified as 25-year-old Evelin Dinora Zelaya-Aguilar from Illinois. After questioning Zelaya-Aguilar, it was determined that she did not possess a valid operator's license and had never been issued a driver’s license.

At 8 a.m., Zelaya-Aguilar was taken into custody, transported to the Marshall County Jail, and booked for operating without a license. She was released on bond just before noon.

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.