The Marion Police Department is warning area residents of a scam involving the offer of cheap cigarettes. Officials said they have received several calls during the past week of a man offering to sell cartons of cigarettes for $10. Investigators say the man tells the victim that he will need a ride to go and […]
Police Arrest Prescription Drug Dealer
June 27, 2013 by
The MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force said they arrested a prescription drug dealers on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 after serving a search warrant. Officials say the search warrant was issued after “great proactive police work” by MARMET detectives. At about 3:00pm, the Task Force, along with the assistance of the Marion Police Department and […]
Alleged Armed Robber Caught with Citizen’s Help
June 26, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they arrested a man for robbing a gas station on the south edge of the city Tuesday evening. The arrest came after a victim followed the suspect until officers could arrive. On June 25, 2013 at approximately 7:40pm, officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Duke/Duchess […]
Ten Arrested as Part of Operation Summer Heat
June 18, 2013 by
The MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force conducted “Operation Summer Heat” on Friday, June 14, 2013. MARMET was assisted by officers from the Marion Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Probation, and Marion City Probation. The purpose of the operation was to be proactive in serving arrest warrants and to work drug locations […]
McFarland Wanted on Multiple Warrants
June 7, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking 30-year-old Joshua A. McFarland. He is 6’ tall, 190 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. McFarland is wanted for multiple warrants which include one for felony domestic violence, a parole violation warrant (original charge was an assault), and a failure to appear warrant on a traffic violation. If […]
Man Arrested After Fleeing Officers
June 5, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department reported that a man was arrested Wednesday, June 5, after running from officers and throwing away a handgun. Police said 28-year-old Nicholas Foggin had two active misdemeanor warrants through Marion Municipal Court and a Parole Violation holder. A tip reported that Foggin was in possession of a firearm and officers located […]
Six Arrested in Two Days for Trafficking in Heroin
May 31, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force completed a three week investigation Friday into the sale of heroin in Marion. During a round up on May 30 and May 31, 2013, detectives arrested six individuals, including a woman arrested for the same offense in April. MARMET said Nicole Freeman, arrested on Thursday, had been out […]
Evans Wanted for Armed Robbery
May 24, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking William Wadell Evans for an armed robbery that took place in March of this year. Evans is a 48 year old male, 5’8” tall, weighing 170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Evans is wanted for an armed robbery of the Circle K on North Main Street in […]
Man Wanted in Shooting Turns Himself In to Police
May 21, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says a man wanted in connection with a shooting that took place on Crescent Heights on May 9, 2013 has turned himself in to authorities. Brendan C. Hammock, 26, turned himself in to Marion Municipal Court and was transported to Multi-County Correctional Center. The other suspect in the shooting, 23-year-old Lothario […]
Police Arrest One, Seek Second Suspect in Shooting
May 16, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they have arrested Lothario A. Jones, but are still looking for Brendan C. Hammock in connection with a shooting that took place on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Both men have warrants for their arrest for Felonious Assault. Police say Hammock should be considered armed and dangerous. 23-year-old Jones (pictured on […]
