While on routine patrol, Marshall County Deputies came across an abandoned vehicle. While talking with the vehicle occupants, it
was found that the passenger, Lemeris Anton Woodward, 35, had just tried to strangle his fiancée and the driver of the car.
During the investigation, deputies discovered Woodward had taken her phone to prevent her from calling for help. Also, during the course of the investigation, deputies smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. After a search of the car, approximately 344 grams of marijuana were recovered.
Woodward was charged with interfering with reporting a crime, strangulation, and possession of marijuana.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
