Search warrant executed at Economy Inn, 3 arrested

Saturday night, officers from the Plymouth Police Department executed a search warrant at 2535 North Michigan Street, the Economy Inn and arrested three people.      

At 11 p.m. on August 24th multiple officers executed a search warrant on three separate motel rooms at the Economy Inn.  During the search, a loaded handgun, suspected methamphetamine, suspected crack-cocaine, and drug paraphernalia were located. 

Subjects associated with the rooms were identified as Bobbie Jo Hawkins, 47 of North Judson, Brandon Knox, 31 of Walkerton, and Christopher Stringfield, 38 of Seffner, Florida.  All three subjects were taken into custody and lodged at the Marshall County Jail. 

Hawkins is facing felony charges for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, maintaining a common nuisance, and misdemeanor-possession of paraphernalia. 

Knox is facing felony charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, maintaining a common nuisance, and misdemeanor-possession of paraphernalia.

Stringfield is facing additional felony charges for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, possession of syringe, maintaining a common nuisance, and misdemeanor-possession of paraphernalia.

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.