3 arrests in Plymouth over 3 days include OWI, drug possession, and driving while suspended

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

The Plymouth Police Department made three arrests over three days last week, ranging from driving while suspended to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and drug possession.

Corporal McIntire stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday. During the investigation, information revealed that the driver, 28-year-old Gvonn Hankins of South Bend, had a suspended license with a prior conviction. Hankins was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Marshall County Jail.

At 3:02 p.m. on Thursday, Officer Fisher was dispatched to 401 W. Jefferson Street for a report of a male who had driven to the probation office while intoxicated. The individual was identified as Keith Marks, 53, of Plymouth.

Marks was given field sobriety tests and a portable breath test. He then agreed to a certified chemical test, and a blood draw at Plymouth Hospital showed a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .160 — twice the legal limit of .08. Marks was booked into the Marshall County Jail on charges of OWI above .15, OWI endangerment, and driving while suspended prior.

On Friday morning at approximately 2:30 a.m., Officer Schieber and his K9 partner, Kyzer, stopped a speeding vehicle traveling in excess of 70 mph in a posted 45 mph zone on U.S. 30 near Michigan Street. K9 Kyzer assisted during the traffic stop, and suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located. The driver, 25-year-old Taylor Lane of Rockford, Illinois, was taken into custody and lodged at the Marshall County Jail for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

All three individuals were transported to the Marshall County Jail. The arrests were made without incident.

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.