On the afternoon of June 19, at about 4:30, Patrolman Thornton with the Plymouth Police Department was stationary at the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and State Road 17, when a vehicle nearly hit his patrol vehicle.
Patrolman Thornton caught up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle was being operated by Edward Ruiz, 55, of Crimson Lane in Plymouth.
Patrolman Thornton conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Testing on Ruiz, and it was determined that Ruiz had a Blood Alcohol Content of .453. He was transported and lodged in the Marshall County Jail. Ruiz is charged with operating A vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangerment, and operating a vehicle with a BAC of greater than .15. He was held on a $1,500 cash bond.
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 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.
Indiana State Police Troopers receive new look Dodge Durango patrol vehicles
Lawrenceville Drive-In to close
Fiscus receives leadership award
Fire at old Lawrenceville High School property
1956 Pinkstaff tornado the subject of next Historical Society meeting
Bridgeport city council welcomes new member
Bailey to continue gubernatorial nomination campaign
Two sentenced to prison in Lawrence County
Illinois State Museum featuring personal Route 66 stories for Mother Road’s 100th anniversary
Good Samaritan CEO Rob McLin honored with IHA 2025 Distinguished Service Award
Illinois goes from “F” to“A” on support for survivors of human trafficking
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month underway
IDOH approves Union - Regional hospital merger
VU announces changes in College of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Unit 20 hires new administrator and fills board vacancy
New IDOC mail policy program protested
Eagle Branch District to host annual meeting
Niemerg Lawrence County satellite office hours set
Select Wings Etc. locations offering free entrée on Veterans Day
FSSA statement on SNAP benefits, one week delay
