The Marion County Commissioners on Thursday, January 31, 2013 approved a contract for engineering services for a possible project to rehab the County’s wastewater treatment plant. They also approved funding for the burial of an indigent veteran, support for a grant application for county recycling program, and a plan for health insurance for newly hired […]
Sheriff’s Office Enforcing Traffic Safety for Super Bowl XLVII
January 28, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey has announced that his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the upcoming Super Bowl XLVII. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on Super Bowl Sunday. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the […]
Officials Say Students Made Up Gunman Story
January 17, 2013 by
School and police officials say a report of a man pointing a gun near a Marion City Schools elementary building was made up by the students. When police questioned the students Thursday morning, they admitted to making up the story. The students at William Howard Taft Elementary School had reported seeing a man pointing a […]
Marion Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Auxiliary Deputies
January 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for auxiliary deputy sheriff. The Auxiliary Unit is a volunteer organization committed to the support of the operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Officers in the Auxiliary Unit are sworn Ohio Peace Officers, they are commissioned through the Sheriff’s Office, and are able to enforce the law […]
Alleged Burglar Arrested Inside Marion Home
December 31, 2012 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested after he was found inside a home with a gun and two knives in the early morning hours on Friday, December 28, 2012. On Friday at approximately 3:40am, a resident from the 1300 block of Lusch Road called the sheriff’s office and reported he heard […]
Level One Snow Advisory Cancelled
December 27, 2012 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey, at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012, canceled the Level 1 Snow Advisory that was put into effect early Thursday morning. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. […]
Grand Jury says Deputies Justified in Shooting
December 26, 2012 by
After reviewing the investigation results of a November incident where two deputies shot and killed a man during a domestic dispute, the Marion County Grand Jury has concluded that the deputies use of deadly force was “reasonable under the circumstances” and ruled the shooting a justifiable homicide. At approximately 10:15pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012, […]
County Budget Looking Better in 2013
December 21, 2012 by
The Marion County Commissioners approved the budget for 2013 at their morning meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Unlike in previous years, the Commissioners say no cuts will be required and an increase in revenue will allow for some increases for the jail and sheriff’s office. While the commissioners expressed relief at not having to […]
Marion Sheriff Boosting Traffic Patrols During Holidays
December 14, 2012 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey has announced that his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the upcoming holidays. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol now through New Year’s Day. The extra enforcement is made possible by a grant from the Ohio Department […]
Man Arrested for Alleged Robbery Attempt
November 29, 2012 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested on multiple charges, including three outstanding warrants, after he allegedly attempted to rob Scioto Shoe Mart on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Officials say employees fought with the man who also attempted to flee the responding deputy. At 3:04pm on Wednesday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office […]
