Two Arrested At Economy Inn After Domestic Disturbance

Two people were arrested Tuesday after Plymouth Police responded to a domestic disturbance at the Economy Inn.

According to Plymouth Police, Patrolman Thornton responded to the motel and located a woman involved in the disturbance. While Thornton was speaking with her, police said a man exited his room with a firearm displayed in his hand. Officers gave verbal commands before detaining Tomas Casares Jr., 52, of Bremen, and Jami R. Kotras, 55, of Knox.

During the investigation, police said suspected paraphernalia was found inside the room in plain view. Officers obtained a search warrant and reported finding additional suspected paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine and prescriptions while searching the room.

Casares was lodged in the Marshall County Jail on Level 5 felony charges of felon in possession of a firearm and intimidation with a deadly weapon. He also faces Level 6 felony charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug or precursor and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, along with a Class C misdemeanor charge of possession of paraphernalia.

Kotras was also lodged in the Marshall County Jail and faces a Level 6 felony charge of domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury.

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