Marshall County Deputy, Matt Geiger stopped a vehicle for speeding on U.S. 30 Monday just after 7 p.m.
The deputy observed a beige Mercury traveling on U.S. 30 east of Michigan Road at 89 mph in a 60 mph zone. The driver was Brien King, 26, of South Bend.
During the time of the traffic stop, Deputy Geiger located marijuana and paraphernalia. King also had in his possession narcotic pills that he had no prescription for.
Brien King was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail for processing. Mr. King was also cited for speeding, expired license plates, and no insurance and held on a $1500 cash bond.
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