Officer Fisher with the Plymouth Police Department arrested two individuals this weekend on separate driving violations during traffic stops on U.S. 30.
On Friday, August 28, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Officer Fisher conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 30 east of Pioneer Drive on a vehicle whose registered owner had a suspended license.
The registered owner was identified as Desirae Fuller, 35, of Indianapolis. Her driving status was listed as suspended-prior on her ID card, and she had never held a license. Fuller was taken into custody and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for driving while suspended-prior and driving without a license.
On Sunday, August 30, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Officer Fisher conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 30 east of Oak Drive on a vehicle that was speeding at 76 mph in a 45 mph construction zone.
The driver was identified as Lorwin Batancourt, 28, of Chicago. During the stop, it was determined that Batancourt had never had a driver's license. He was placed under arrest for driving without ever obtaining a license and speeding in the construction zone. Batancourt was transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked in.
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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