Marion Drive-Thru Robbed

The Marion Police Department says a local drive-thru was robbed at gunpoint late in the evening on Tuesday, April 23. Officers responded to General Sales Drive Thru, 450 Jefferson Street, at 10:13pm and say the suspect brandished a firearm and demanded money from the clerk.

Beecham Wanted for Felony Assault

The Marion Police Department is seeking Robert M. Beecham for a felony warrant. He is a 21-year-old white male with brown hair and green eyes. He stands 6-feet 1-inches tall and weighs 170 lbs. His address is unknown.

Combs Wanted for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 28-year-old Billy Combs for a probation violation. He is a white male, 6'3" tall and 190 lbs with blue eyes and blonde hair. His last known address is 195 Community Drive, Apt B, in Marion.

Lyons Wanted for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 23-year-old Donald Lyons for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'10" tall and 135 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 1191 East Center Street in Marion.

Marion Police Seeking Shifflet

The Marion Police Department is seeking Sylvia Shifflet for two outstanding warrants. She is a 35-year-old white female with brown hair and brown eyes, stands 5-feet 3-inches tall, and weighs 200 lbs. Her last known address was 712 East Fairground Street, Apartment D.

Court Strikes Down Lifetime Registration for Juvenile Sex Offenders

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a lifetime requirement that certain juvenile sex offenders register online and elsewhere, saying it was cruel and unusual punishment.

Justice Paul E. Pfeifer wrote the majority opinion for the court and cited a growing national consensus in other states against imposing automatic lifetime registration requirements against juvenile sex offenders.

Ohio Forms Human Trafficking Task Force

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised last week's signing by Gov. John Kasich of an executive order creating the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force to combat human trafficking in the state.

Houseworth Sought for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 30-year-old Shane Houseworth for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'9" tall and 165 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 807 1/2 Oak Grove Avenue in Marion.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Rob Bank

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says they have made an arrest in the attempted bank robbery at Commercial Savings Bank, 195 Barks Road West. A media release says that Vencil William Medley II, 34, of Marion was arrested on Friday, March 23.

Freeman Sought for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 33-year-old Travis Freeman for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'10" tall and 155 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 840 Gebhart Street in Marion.