LaPAZ — On Tuesday, Jan. 6, at approximately 7:26 PM, Marshall County Deputies were
dispatched to the area of Cale and Troyer Street in Lapaz for reports of a man, later identified as 27-year-old Joshua M. Shaffer, breaking windows and slashing tires on a female’s vehicle.
The caller further advised that Joshua had been drinking and was seen driving his green 2003 Chevrolet Silverado back and forth between the residences. Deputies arrived on the scene and began investigating the incident. During the investigation, it was determined that Shaffer had operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Shaffer was transported to Plymouth Hospital for a certified chemical test. Upon doing so, he was found to be just under three times the legal limit of alcohol.
Shaffer was then transported to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, where he was booked for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Prior Conviction, a Level 6 Felony.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
