In a coordinated effort, the Marshall County Drug Task Force arrested an Argos man on October 8th.
On Tuesday, Officers with the Marshall County Drug Task Force coordinated an operation with the assistance of the LaPorte City Police Department, Marshall County Police, and Argos Police in the 200 block of South Michigan Street in Argos. A search warrant was executed, and dozens of stolen items from LaPorte County were recovered. Officers also located suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia in the home.
44-year-old Charles Gross of Argos was arrested and taken to the LaPorte County Jail for theft as a level 5 felony.
The Marshall County Drug Task Force will submit a report to the Marshall County Prosecutors Office for local charges.
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, entitled to be represented by counsel, and entitled to a trial 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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