South Bend man arrested by city police, possession of marijuana & DWS

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

Officer Fisher with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Sunday, January 18^th at 5:15 p.m. in the Kroger Gas Station parking lot. The stop was on a vehicle whose registered owner was shown as suspended.

The registered owner was identified as 33-year-old James Jackson IV, of South Bend. Jackson told the officer he knew his license was suspended. He said he had to return to court in Saint Joseph County in a month for driving while suspended.

Jackson was handcuffed, and during the pat-down, the officer located a black package with Marijuana inside, along with 2 THC vapes on him. When officers conducted a vehicle search, they located 3 other packages with green leafy substance inside and another THC vape.

James Jackson was transported to Marshall County Jail, where he was booked for driving while suspended prior and possession of marijuana.

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.