Three men from the same Walkerton road were arrested early Tuesday morning after Marshall County Sheriff's deputies and Walkerton Police officers responded to a disturbance call and found them involved in a physical altercation.
Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 11:52 p.m. Monday, July 13th, reporting an unknown disturbance at a residence in the 100 block of Tamarack Road. Deputies and Walkerton officers arrived on scene and conducted an investigation, determining that three males had been engaged in a physical fight.
The three individuals — Joseph E. Richard, 43; Payton P. Richard, 20; and William R. Manns, 19 — all of Tamarack Road in Walkerton — were taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail. All three were booked on charges of Battery, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Disorderly Conduct, a Class B Misdemeanor. Each was assigned a court date and issued a $500 cash bond.
The Marshall County Sheriff's Department was assisted in the investigation by the Walkerton Police Department.
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.
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