A 55-year-old Niles, Michigan woman was arrested late Wednesday night after a traffic stop revealed a suspended driver's license and suspected drugs in her vehicle.
On May 28, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Deputy Bennett the Marshall County Sheriff's Department K-9 conducted a traffic stop in the area of Michigan Road and Veterans Parkway. The driver was identified as Doreen Ruggles, 55, of Niles.
During the stop, the deputy discovered that Ruggles was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver's license. A further investigation led to the discovery of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
Ruggles was transported to the Marshall County Jail, where she was booked for driving while suspended, a misdemeanor, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. Her cash bond was set at $500.
The Marshall County Sheriff's Department was assisted by the Plymouth Police Department during the stop.
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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