A driver in the turn lane who went straight when the light changed was stopped by a Plymouth police officer and subsequently arrested.
On Friday, Patrolman Thornton conducted a traffic stop on Michigan Street and Hoham Drive after noticing a vehicle driving straight through the turn lane.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Edward Charles Ernest Willett, 35, of Fort Wayne. Willett's driving status was found to be suspended, and while speaking with him, Thornton detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Patrolman Vinson and his K9 partner Castor made the scene and assisted. Officers located paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
Edward Willett was transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked in at 6:30 p.m. for driving while suspended with a prior offense and possession of marijuana. His cash bond was posted just before 11 a.m. Saturday, and Willett was released on bond.
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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