On Thursday,​ Aug. 22 the Marshall County Detective Bureau obtained information from the Indiana Department of Child Services of a 3-year-old child testing positive for the presence of methamphetamine.

The children within the home were ​removed and placed in an alternative care home. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Detective Bureau then started a criminal investigation into the situation.

On Tuesday,​ Aug. 27,​ a search warrant was executed for the residence of Sarah Tibbs ​in the 4,​000 block of Olive Road,​ within Marshall County.
A substance believed to be methamphetamine​ and drug paraphernalia was recovered.
Sarah Tibbs,​ age 31 along with Timothy J. Barnette,​ age 55,​ were arrested,​ transported, and booked into the Marshall County Jail.

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

On Friday,​ Aug. 23 at 11:23 p.m.,​ a Marshall County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a gray Nissan Altima for a moving violation. The Nissan fled the traffic stop and a pursuit of the vehicle ensued.

The Nissan led police on a chase through US 31,​ 13th Rd, and SR 8 in Marshall County. The chase continued into Starke County and ended in the City of Knox when the suspect vehicle lost control and struck a curb. The impact disabled the vehicle.
Both occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot. ​A Marshall County K9 deputy utilized his partner to track one of the suspects.
The Deputy and his K9 were successful in apprehending the driver,​ Davion J Stackhouse of Illinois. The other suspect was not located. Marijuana and other items to aid in the identification of the passenger who fled were located in the vehicle.

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

By Jamie Fleury Pilot News Staff Writer

PLYMOUTH — Representatives from Baker Tilly presented the Capital Affordability Plan – 2024 to the Plymouth Common Council Monday evening.

In summary, the City of Plymouth has a sustainable General Fund and a robust Rainy Day Fund.
The current balance for the General fund with investments is $10,082,256.
The current balance for the Rainy Day fund with investments is $5,744,565.
Some of the City’s highest goals include a $4M building for Police and a $7M pool in the future.
The proposed 2025 budget will include two new positions – a Plan Director and Administrative Assistant costing an additional $303,000.
The 2026 budget assumes that the Fire Department will add three additional full time hires with salary and benefits estimated at $130,000 per employee.
This report was not the 2025 Budget but can be utilized to inform decisions regarding that budget. The 2025 Budget will be proposed and advertised accordingly starting in September.

PLYMOUTH — On Thursday, Aug. 22,​ at 9:40 p.m., a Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Plymouth – Goshen Trl. and Elk Run Dr. ​

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle,​ Ivis Dallany ​Avilez Siles of Plymouth,​ did not have a license and never had received a license. ​Avilez Siles was then arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 25 at 6:38 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department stopped a vehicle for turning left at a red light at Garro Street and Michigan Street.

The vehicle pulled over on Michigan Street south of Laporte Street. The driver was later identified as Celvin Martinez Avilez, 34, of Bremen. It was determined that Martinez-Avilez has never had a driver’s license. He was arrested and transported to Marshall County Jail where he was booked in for operator never licensed.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 22,​ at 9:30 p.m., a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle in the area of US 30 and Plymouth-Goshen Trail.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 27-year-old Nacala Koudou. The passenger of the vehicle was identified as 36-year-old Desmond Henderson. During the traffic stop,​ Plymouth Police Department K-9 Officer Castor conducted an open-air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of drugs.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected drugs were located inside. Koudou was found to be operating the vehicle with an Indiana identification card with a status of suspended with a prior conviction and had never obtained a license. Koudou was suspected of operating a vehicle while intoxicated by a controlled substance and transported to Plymouth Hospital for a chemical test. Koudou was then transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked for possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug of more than 5 grams but less than 10 grams,​ operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person,​ possession of marijuana,​ driving while suspended with a prior conviction,​ and operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license. ​
Henderson was also transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked for possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug of more than 5 grams but less than 10 grams and possession of marijuana.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Plymouth Police Department.

The Marshall County Commissioners took action Monday, August 19 to approve a proposal for a rooftop unit at the Marshall County Jail.

Jail Maintenance Director John Greer presented two proposals for the purchase of the last of the 10 rooftop units to be replaced at the jail.  He said the lowest proposal came from H&G Services in the amount of $144,800.  

The purchase would be in the sheriff’s budget for 2025. Greer said even though the rooftop unit will likely be delivered by the end of the year, the county will not billed until January so an additional appropriation will not be needed.  

The commissioners unanimously approved the bid from H&G Services.  

Greer added that the surge suppressor was replaced at the jail and a new sidewalk is being installed at the facility in front of the facility.  

On Aug. 25 at 6:28 a.m. Marshall County Deputies responded to the area of 12th Road and Pear Road in Plymouth for a man asleep in his vehicle stopped at an intersection.

The man was identified as 23-year-old Dylan C. Beabout. Marshall County Deputies conducted an investigation and found that Beabout was intoxicated. He was later taken to the Marshall County Jail where he was lodged and booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

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