The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is expanding their Senior Watch program that has been active in the Village of Prospect for several months now, according the Sheriff Tim Bailey. The program will now be expanded to the whole county so that Marion County’s elderly and special needs population can be better protected. A deputy sheriff […]
Sheriff’s Office issues warning over telephone scams
October 3, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has gotten information from some residents that they have received phone calls from individuals that are apparent scams. The following are two of the most common scams being used right now and some tips to help everyone avoid becoming a victim. IRS Scam In this scam, the victim is contacted […]
Sheriff’s Office using extra patrols to enforce traffic safety for homecoming season
September 30, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the High School Homecoming Dances. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol now through October 8, 2016. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s […]
Pennsylvania fugitives arrested in Marion
September 23, 2016 by
On September 22, 2016, the Marion Police Department was alerted by authorities from Pennsylvania that two wanted fugitives might be in the area. Both fugitives were wanted on theft warrants and are suspects in a stranger kidnapping in Westmoreland County, PA. Marion police, with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, MARMET Drug Task […]
Deputies arrest one burglary suspect, searching for second suspect
September 16, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 9000 block of Harding Highway West early Thursday morning. The Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of both Hardin and Wyandot County Sheriff’s Offices, said they located the suspects just north of Marion County inside Wyandot County. When they stopped the suspects’ vehicle, […]
Morral man arrested for manufacturing meth
September 14, 2016 by
The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion Police Department executed a search warrant on September 9, 2016 at 9:55am at 104 West Street in Morral. The search warrant was a result of a three month drug investigation conducted by The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force. 41-year-old Larry […]
Man sentenced to seven years for firing shotgun at Marion sheriff’s deputies
September 9, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that a man has been sentenced to serve time in prison for firing a shotgun at law enforcement in Marion County earlier this year. Marion County Common Pleas Judge Jim Slagle sentenced Timothy Weiser, 44, of Marion County to seven years in prison. Weiser pleaded guilty to two counts […]
Sheriff’s Office hosting retirement party for K9 Sig
August 31, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is inviting the community to celebrate the retirement of K9 Sig, a 10 year old German Shepherd. Sig started his years of service with this office on November 9, 2007 at the age of two. Sig was assigned to his partner Deputy DJ Barron where they patrolled the roads of […]
Two arrested, large amount of drugs seized in Marion bust
August 12, 2016 by
On 08/11/2016 The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of additional officers of The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion City Police Department executed a search warrant at 860 Kibby Drive, Apt. C, in Marion Township. The search warrant was a result of a drug investigation conducted by The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force. Arrested […]
Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam
July 29, 2016 by
On Thursday, July 28, 2016, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a person claiming to be with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office that was calling residents of Marion County and claiming to be with the warrant division. The person then advises the people he has called that they owe fines and/or costs and, […]
