On the afternoon of Oct. 10, 2026, Patrolman Thornton initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle due to illegal tint.
During the investigation, it was determined that Meshawn Demitrius Thomas, 34, of Gary, had a suspended license. Thomas was taken into custody, transported to the Marshall County Jail, and charged with Driving While Suspended with a Prior.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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