Plymouth Police arrest 2 on separate traffic stops Wednesday

Plymouth Police officers arrested two individuals on separate traffic stops Wednesday, November 11, on charges related to driving with suspended licenses.

The first arrest occurred at 9:49 a.m. when Officer Krynock stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction at Michigan and 7B Road. The driver, identified as Reggienal A. Vazquez, 24, of South Bend, was found to have a driver's license status of suspended-prior and was operating without financial responsibility with a prior charge. Vazquez was booked into the Marshall County Jail.

Later that afternoon, Patrolman Thornton located a vehicle stalled in the intersection of U.S. 30 and King Road with smoke coming from the vehicle. The officer instructed the sole occupant to remain in his vehicle to avoid being struck by another vehicle, but the driver started the truck and continued through the intersection while the vehicle was still smoking.

Marshall County Central Dispatch informed Officer Thornton that the driver, 27-year-old Jared Anthony Wilkerson, had a suspended license. A traffic stop was subsequently initiated, and Wilkerson was taken into custody. He was lodged in the Marshall County Jail and charged with driving while suspended-prior.

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.