A late-night traffic stop conducted by the Marshall County Sheriff's Department on Monday resulted in the arrest of two individuals on alcohol and drug-related charges.
The incident occurred on Monday, April 13th, at approximately 10:23 p.m. when a Marshall County Sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop on Michigan Road near 3A Road. Shortly after the stop, Officer Witkowski from the Plymouth Police Department arrived on the scene to assist with an investigation into a suspected case of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
During the course of the investigation, law enforcement determined that the driver of the vehicle, identified as 19-year-old Isable M. Horvath of South Bend, was intoxicated by alcohol and in possession of marijuana. Horvath was taken into custody and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, and illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage.
The passenger in the vehicle, 25-year-old Joseph E. Fansler of Lakeville, was also found to be in possession of marijuana. He was arrested at the scene and charged with possession of marijuana.
Both Horvath and Fansler were transported to the Marshall County Jail, where they were booked, issued court dates, and held on cash bonds.
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. Suspects 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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