Sheriff’s News Releases

On Sunday December 18, 2022 at approximately 1:21 A.M. the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department
received a call in reference to a two-vehicle unknown collision on Michigan Rd. near the intersection of
18th Rd. Argos Police, County Deputies, and E.M.S. responded to the scene with it being observed
that a white 2014 Chevrolet Cruze had been traveling northbound on Michigan Rd. while a 2015 Ford
Edge was traveling southbound on Michigan Rd. with the two colliding. The driver of the Chevrolet
Cruze was later determined to be David L. Lowe of Akron while the driver of the Ford Edge was
determined to be Daniel L. Perdieu of Rochester. Both driver’s refused medical treatment and it was
discovered during the course of the investigation that Daniel was intoxicated. Daniel was arrested and
lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Operating While Intoxicated – Endangering and Operating While
Intoxicated – BAC at/above 0.15%.

***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.

On 12/13/2022 at approximately 12:15 p.m. a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy conducted a traffic
stop with a vehicle in the area of US 31 and 9A Road. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 34-year-old Jeremy
Lee of South Bend. Jeremy was found to be driving while suspended with a prior and had active warrants through
Marshall County and St. Joseph County. During the traffic stop, suspected cocaine and marijuana were located inside
the vehicle. Jeremy was transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was booked for possession of cocaine or a
narcotic drug less than 5 grams, driving while suspended – prior, possession of marijuana, and his active warrants.
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.