On February 26, 2021, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic in the 1300 block of Gowrie Street in Ruthven for a traffic violation. Upon investigation into the traffic stop, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Marshall Broadie, (22) of Ruthven for operating while intoxicated 1st offense = a serious misdemeanor, open container of alcohol (driver) = a simple misdemeanor, and careless driving = a simple misdemeanor. Broadie was transported to the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s where he awaits an initial appearance in front of a judge.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.