Wednesday, March 12, 2014, marked the last day for Major Randy Caryer as he ended his law enforcement career, according to a media release from the Marion Police Department. On August 5, 1979, Major Caryer was hired as a police officer for the Marion Police Department and graduated from the Ohio Highway Patrol Academy Basic […]
Over 20 Arrested as “Operation Take a Number” Continues
March 13, 2014 by
The MARMET Drug Task Force, Marion Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office teamed up Wednesday morning and made mass arrests as part of the continuing effort to crack down on drug trafficking in the community. On March 12, 2014, over 25 law enforcement officers spread out across Marion as part of the investigation that […]
Marion Police Arrest Man for Killing His Wife
March 11, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department says a man killed his wife in their Marion home on Monday. On March 10, 2014 around 5:40 p.m., the department says they received a report that Shelly Shockey, of 419 Pennsylvania Avenue in Marion, was missing. Officers said they found the story of her disappearance to be suspicious and eventually […]
Police Arrest Two for Breaking into Marion Business
March 10, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department reported that they made two quick arrests following a breaking and entering at Showplace Rental in Marion. At 5:02 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014, officers of the Marion Police Department responded to an alarm at Showplace Rental, 611 Bellefontaine Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers found a window had been smashed […]
Multiple Special Response Teams Make Four Raids in Marion
March 7, 2014 by
MARMET Drug Task Force officials say special reponse teams from three counties worked together to execute four search warrants this morning in the City of Marion. Four alleged drug dealers were arrested as a part of the raids. MARMET supervisor Lt. Chris Adkins said that on Friday, March 7, 2014, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members […]
Update: Police Investigating Double Shooting at Marion Bar
March 5, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating the shooting of two males early Tuesday morning outside of a local bar. They are searching for a suspect that they call “armed and dangerous.” At about 1:29am on Tuesday, March 5, 2014, officers responded to the parking lot of the Timeout Bar on Davids Street for the report […]
Police – Man Hammered Bullet into Own Leg
February 28, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department says a man used a hammer to place a bullet into his leg in order to obtain prescription pain killers. On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, officers responded to a call of a man being shot outside of MotoMart, 617 West Center Street. The victim told officers that he was walking in […]
Two Women Injured in Accidental Shooting
February 28, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department reported that two women were injured when a shot gun blast ripped through the floor of a second story apartment and struck them. Officers responded on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at about 4:25 p.m. to the report of a shooting at 423 South Prospect Street. Upon arrival, officers said they located […]
Marion’s 14th Police Chief Sworn into Office
February 25, 2014 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer swore in the 14th Chief of Police for the Marion Police Department Monday morning in a packed courtroom in City Hall. Bill Collins takes over for retired Chief Tom Bell and has said that becoming chief has been a long time goal. In remarks after being sworn in, Collins said he was […]
Police Arrest Final Local Suspect in Federal Indictments
February 20, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department says they have arrested the final suspect wanted locally in the federal indictments handed down Wednesday. Officials reported that after a short foot pursuit on the south side of Marion late Wednesday night, Darrell Todd Jacobs was arrested and taken to the Multi-County Correctional Center. Jacobs will be transferred to Toledo, […]
