On Tuesday Oct. 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM, Marshall County Deputy's were informed of a black SUV all over the roadway and not maintaining speeds traveling West on US30 near Gumwood Road.
A Marshall County Deputy spotted the black SUV on US 30 near Queen Road and observed the vehicle not maintaining lanes. A traffic stop was conducted, and it was later determined that the driver, Brian J. Washington Jr., 33, from Fort Wayne, did not have a driver's license and was operating a vehicle while intoxicated on controlled substances. Washington was booked into the Marshall County Jail with a cash bond of $1500.
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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