While on routine patrol, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department deputies stopped a vehicle that had a Habitual Traffic Violator status.

A Fort Wayne driver was arrested August 29 after a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department deputy stopped a white Jeep Cherokee on U.S. 30 at Elm Road due to the driver having a suspended license.

Marshall County Central Dispatch was advised of an unsafe driver on U.S. 31,​ near 12th Road Tuesday, September 3 at 4:46 a.m. ET.

While on routine ​patrol, Marshall County deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding.

Marshall County Central Dispatch received ​a 911 call of an unknown accident at U.S. 31 and Veterans Parkway Saturday, August 31 at 9:33 p.m. ET.

SOUTH BEND — On Wednesday, Aug. 28, officers with the Marshall County Drug Task Force, assisted by the St. Joseph County Warrants Division, located and arrested 41-year-old Arthur Lawrence of Plymouth, while he hid from officers in a crawl space of a home in South Bend.

Lawrence was wanted for Dealing in Methamphetamine as a Level 3 Felony. He will be held at the Marshall County Jail with a $50,000 cash bond.

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

On Thursday,​ Aug. 29 at 8:14 p.m.,​ Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a tan 2000 Pontiac Bonneville on US 31 in the area of 12th Road. ​

During the investigation,​ it was found that the driver and sole occupant,​ Toisan D. Fox, 48, of Wakarusa was operating the vehicle with a driving status of suspended with a prior. ​A Marshall K-9 officer was requested to the scene for the utilization of his partner,​ “Diesel” who alerted to the presence of drugs and a probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a large amount of suspected cocaine packaged for distribution. ​
Fox was booked and processed for level 2 felony dealing cocaine or narcotic drug,​ level 4 felony possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, and driving while suspended with a prior.

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

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.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 26, at 10:20 p.m., a Plymouth Police Officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of North Michigan St. and Plymouth Goshen Trail on a white Ford passenger car.

During the investigation of the traffic stop, the odor of marijuana was very prevalent. The occupants were removed so that officers could search. During the search, several bottles of alcohol, marijuana, and several vapes were found.
The driver of the vehicle was a juvenile along with 3 of the 4 passengers. The front seat passenger Camdin Nenycz was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Marijuana- Class B Misdemeanor and Minor Consumption of Alcohol- Class C Misdemeanor. The remaining juvenile’s parents were contacted and they were picked up.

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

On Tuesday,​ Aug. 27th,​ 2024 at 7:45 p.m.,​ Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a white 1993 Ford F-150 pulling a large camper in the area of US 31 and 19th Road.

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During the investigation,​ it was found that the driver of the vehicle,​ Nikalas I. Kapsa of South Bend,​ was operating a vehicle with a driving status of suspended with a prior. ​He was taken to the Marshall County Jail.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 27 at 1:55 p.m. Plymouth Police were notified of a possible intoxicated driver swerving all over the roadway. The vehicle was eastbound on US 30 from the West County line.

Officers observed the vehicle swerving all over the roadway and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of US 30 and Oak Dr. Officers conducted standardized field sobriety tests and ultimately arrested 21-year-old Cody Brooks of Nappanee.
Brooks was transported to the Marshall County jail and issued a court date and bond.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Thursday,​ August 29 at 5:48 a.m.,​ police were dispatched to the intersection of Oak Drive and Pidco Drive for a minor vehicle collision between two vehicles. ​

Upon arrival,​ Marshall County Officer Wozniak found that a white 2022 Lexus ​struck a 2009 Silver Honda leaving very minor damage. ​
During the investigation,​ it was found that the driver of the Honda,​ Rigoberto Ordonez Ordonez, 51, of Plymouth,​ was operating a vehicle without ever receiving a driver’s license. ​He was taken to the Marshall County Jail and processed for operating a vehicle without ever receiving a driver’s license.

CULVER — Town of Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim has announced that the town will be milling and paving streets next week.

The streets involved are:
Academy Road from School Street to State Street
Bradley Court
Mill Street from Plymouth Street to State Road 17
Prado from Peru Court to Main Street
Madison Street from Slate to Clymax
Ohio Street from Marmont to Davis
Harding Court
To help the contractor, you are asked not to park cars on those road sections during the day next week. If you normally park on any of the sections scheduled to be worked on, please locate an offsite spot to park while work is taking place.
Citizens will be updated on the progress.

By Jamie Fleury, Pilot News Staff Writer

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-2228R An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plymouth Concerning the use of Golf Carts on Streets and Alleys during their regular meeting on Monday.

The ordinance was refined by a committee. Revisions were made to the final ordinance including a reduction in the amount of registration fees from $60 to $30. The City will provide a registration sticker to those owners that have been properly registered. A copy of the registration form must be kept in the vehicle when operated on public streets or alleys.
The registration sticker and an approved traffic safety slow-moving vehicle sign must be visibly mounted to the rear of the vehicle. The registration sticker must always be visible during vehicle operation.
All passengers must be seated and comply with the maximum capacity limits of the vehicle. Children under 36 inches in height cannot be passengers on golf carts on public streets or alleys within the City of Plymouth.
Under no circumstances are any unlicensed individuals allowed to operate golf carts on the streets or alleys within the City of Plymouth. Adult passengers shall not hold passengers on their laps.
Any person violating the provisions of the ordinance shall be subject to a fine of $50.00 for the first offense, $75.00 for the second offense, and $100.00 for the third offense. If any subsequent offense occurs, the golf cart shall be impounded at the owner’s expense.

On Friday, Aug. 23 at 6:55 p.m., Marshall County deputy Matt Geiger stopped a blue Mustang for speeding — 91mph in a 60 mph zone.

The driver John R. Landers of Canton Ohio was also found to have a suspended license.
During the investigation,​ marijuana was located in the vehicle. Landers was arrested for possession of marijuana and was taken to the Marshall County Jail for processing.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Monday,​ Aug. 26 at 3:15 p.m.,​ Plymouth Police,​ Marshall County Police,​ along with Plymouth Fire responded to the intersection of US 30 and Pioneer Drive for a semi-tractor-trailer versus car accident with unknown injuries.

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Upon arrival,​ officers found the driver of a white 2017 Honda Accent,​ James A. Sapp, 39, of Plymouth,​ to have minor abrasions to his face and head. ​The driver of the White 2022 semi-tractor-trailer,​ Arthur E. Jones of Pine Apple,​ Alabama,​ was found to have a complaint of pain in his back. ​They were both transported by Plymouth EMS to St. Joseph Hospital in Plymouth.
After an investigation and witness statements,​ the Honda passenger car failed to stop at the red light westbound to US 30 and struck the semi-tractor trailer,​ which was eastbound and turning north onto Pioneer Drive.
Marshall County Police were assisted by Plymouth Police,​ Plymouth Fire,​ and Reichert and Knepp Towing. ​

On Friday, August 23 at 10:29 p.m.,​ Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a white Chevrolet Equinox on US 30 at SR 331 for traffic violations.

The driver,​ Cartrelle Sullivan, 45, of Ft. Wayne was found to have a suspended license. During the investigation, Sullivan was found to be in possession ​of a Schedule I controlled substance and marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was charged and booked.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.