Sheriff of Marshall County, Indiana

Wet heavy snow expected. Isolated thunderstorms possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 with isolated higher amounts around 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. * WHEN…From noon EST /11 AM CST/ today to midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The combination of gusty winds and heavy, wet snow could bring down tree branches and lead to power outages.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. * WHEN…From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds and heavy snow could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Rain is expected to change over to heavy snow over northern portions of the area, especially near the Michigan border. Rapid snow accumulations are likely.

On Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at approximately 9:45 PM, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic
stop on a white 2022 Dodge van in the area of US 31 and 17th Road. During the investigation, the officer detected the
odor of marijuana from inside the vehicle. A vehicle search was completed and the officer located a small amount of
marijuana and a handgun. The driver of the vehicle, Tim C. Jallah, age 27, of Atlanta, Georgia, was found to have a
nationwide extradition warrant out of Georgia. He was taken to the Marshall County Jail for serious violent Felon in
possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana and would be held on his warrant for another agency.

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 January 26, 2023 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Marshall County Sheriff`s Department Deputies responded to the area
of US 31 and US 6 for a male subject walking southbound in the middle of the northbound lanes of US 31 near US 6.
Dispatch received multiple reports of the male subject running out in front of moving vehicles. Upon arrival to the area,
a deputy located the male subject who was identified as 31-year-old Thomas Witt of Crawfordsville, IN. Thomas was
found to be under the influence of drugs and held an active felony warrant for his arrest through Montgomery County,
Indiana. Thomas was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail for public intoxication and being
held for Montgomery County.

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 January 10, 2023 at approximately 1:00 PM Marshall County Police attempted to arrest 28-year-old Blake Spindler
of Bremen for an outstanding warrant in the area of the Woodies Lane Apartments in Bremen. While doing so, Blake
fled from the police on foot and managed to avoid arrest at the time and an additional arrest warrant was issued for
resisting law enforcement.
On January 18, 2023 at approximately 10:00 PM K9 Deputy Bennett and Deputy Johnson located Spindler in Bremen
and took him into custody. Spindler was booked into the Marshall County Jail for charges related to 3 separate
warrants for civil contempt, resisting law enforcement, and probation violations. He is currently held on a $26, 000 bond
combined for the separate cases.
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 December 15, 2022 at approximately 10:40 P.M. Marshall County Central Dispatch received a phone call of a
vehicle that had driven off the road on US 31 in the area of 5A Rd. Marshall County Police responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, a deputy spoke with the driver of the vehicle, identified as Kenneth Rose-Rustman of South Bend, and
believed him to be under the influence of alcohol. The deputy conducted field sobriety tests and determined him to be
intoxicated. He was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was booked and charged
with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated with a BAC above .15, and for Operating a Motor Vehicle While
Intoxicated Endangerment.

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.