The Marion Police Department says the Circle K store on North Main Street was robbed at 12:49am Thursday, March 14, 2013. Police say a black male forced his way behind the counter and threatened the employee with a “cutting instrument.” He then grabbed some cash and fled the area on foot. Police say an arrest […]
OVI Arrests in Marion Outpace All Surrounding Counties
March 13, 2013 by
As part of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s mantra – Trooper Shield – and their ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers have had an increased focus on impaired driving enforcement and they say these efforts are paying off. In 2012, Patrol OVI arrests increased three percent while OVI-related crashes decreased by 14 […]
Marion Police Catch Burglar in the Act
March 11, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department, with help from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, says they captured an alleged burglar in the act Sunday night after an alert neighbor called police. Officers responded at 11:08pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013, to the 300 block of South Grand Avenue for a reported burglary in progress. A […]
Police Chase Ends When Vehicle Smashes Through Marion Home
March 11, 2013 by
A suspect who allegedly stole a car was fleeing police officers when he crashed that stolen vehicle through a home early Sunday morning. The suspect and two people in the home were injured in the crash. Officers with the Marion Police Department responded at about 11:20pm on Saturday, March 9, to a downtown bar for […]
Anonymous Caller Leads Police to Alleged Kidnap Victim
March 9, 2013 by
Marion police say an anonymous tip helped officers to locate a woman Saturday morning who was allegedly being held against her will. One man was arrested and further charges may be filed in connection with the incident. On Saturday, March 9, 2013 at approximately 8:45am, the Marion Police Dispatch Center received a call from an […]
Tips Lead to Search Warrant, Five Arrests
March 8, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force says several citizen complaints about drug activity led to a search warrant and the arrest of five individuals on various charges, including drug trafficking. Members of the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force, along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department, served the search […]
Troopers Seize Heroin and Rx Pills after Stopping Kenton Couple
March 6, 2013 by
A married couple from Kenton is facing felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized 165 individually wrapped units of heroin, 18 Oxycodone pills and 66 Xanax pills, worth more than $107,000 following a traffic stop on Monday in Allen County. The Lima Post received a call of a possible impaired driver on […]
Police Arrest Man for Trafficking Crack Cocaine
March 5, 2013 by
On Monday, March 4, 2013 around 8:30pm, members of the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle in the area of Mayfield and Summerset Drives. K-9 Kilo of the sheriff’s office was used to search the car and detectives say they located eight grams of […]
Ohioans Warned of Imposter Scams as National Consumer Protection Week Begins
March 5, 2013 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine kicked off National Consumer Protection Week in Ohio with a warning about scammers posing as employees of his office to trick consumers into providing personal information and payment for bogus debts. From Jan. 1-Feb. 20, of this year, the Attorney General’s Office received about a dozen reports of scammers pretending to […]
Morrow County Sex Offender Sought by State Authorities
March 4, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is requesting the public’s help in locating a sex offender who is no longer compliant with Ohio’s registration laws. Deputies with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for the arrest of Scott Lyons in January. He is wanted on a charge of failure to register. According to public […]
