County Police investigate suspicious person is Sage Trail home

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Marshall County Police were notified of a suspicious person inside a home on Sage Trail Monday afternoon, June 3rd at about 2:45.

The male subject left the home and was followed by the caller until being stopped by a Marshall County Officer.

An investigation by Deputy Rob Hafke with assistance from the Marshall County Drug Task Force located numerous syringes, synthetic marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine.

Both suspects in the vehicle were transported to Marshall County Jail.

Chelsea M. Schuchardt, 33, from Knox, was booked in for possession of a hypodermic syringe and had a warrant through Starke County.

Avery A Mullin Jr, 41, also from Knox was booked in for possession of hypodermic needles, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of methamphetamine.

They were both held on $3,000 cash bonds.

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