County Police arrest Westville man for OWI

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

A Westville man was arrested by county police on November 12th for OWI.

On Wednesday night, at 8:30, Deputy Bragg with the Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Plymouth Laporte Trail and Queen Road.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, 39-year-old Richard K. Lazur of Westville, was intoxicated.

Lazur was taken into custody and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for operating a vehicle while intoxicated - endangering and operating while intoxicated - BAC at/above 0.15%.

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.