Marshall County Narcotics Team arrests 4
On Tuesday, May 10, officers with the Marshall County Police Narcotics Team conducted numerous operations in Marshall County resulting in the arrest of four individuals.
The Narcotics Team, assisted by the argos Police, located and arrested Janie Howard of argos on an outstanding warrant for two counts of Dealing in a Narcotic drug, Level 4 Felony. She is being held at the Marshall County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond.
Marshall County Police later located and arrested arista Butcher of Warsaw on an outstanding warrant for violation of probation. During the traffic stop Officers located hypodermic needles and suspected heroin in the vehicle. Miss Butcher is currently held at the Marshall County Jail
for the warrant and new charges without bond. Indiana State Police K9 “Chase” assisted on the stop.
Lastly, Marshall County Police conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 30 at U.S. 31. During the stop, Marshall County Police K9 “Diesel” was utilized and a subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search officers located over 60 grams of suspected methamphetamine, suspected heroin and a handgun. Officers arrested Christopher Vaughn and Justin Poppe of South Bend for Dealing in Methamphetamine Level 2 Felony. They are both being held at the Marshall County Jail without bond.
Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.