Possession of marijuana arrest

On Thursday,​ Aug. 29 at approximately 12:30 a.m.,​ Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop in the area of US 31 and 18th Road for an equipment violation. ​


During the investigation,​ the odor of marijuana was detected and a probable cause search of the vehicle was completed. ​The officer located a large amount of suspected marijuana during the vehicle search. ​


The driver,​ Ryan M. Aschenbener, 33,​ and a passenger,​ Cory M. Salas, 41,​ both of the Indianapolis area,​ were taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail. They were both booked and processed for possession of marijuana.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.