The Brandy Winfield Memorial Fundraiser Corporation says the 9th Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run continues to grow. One change is that this year’s event will include two bands. Proceeds from the ride will go to Marion County Relay for Life, Marion Safety City Program, and towards a new K-9 unit for the Marion Police […]
Police Investigating Home Invasion, Assault
May 10, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says two suspects entered a home at 971 Bermuda Drive, attacked a man who was asleep in the home, and then stole several items. The incident occurred at 1:40am on Friday, May 10, 2013. Police say the victim was assaulted with a bat causing cuts and bruises. The items stolen included […]
Marion Police Investigate Gun Shot
May 9, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says an argument led to a gun being fired on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Officers responded just after 1:00pm to the Crescent Heights area after receiving a call reporting a gun shot. The officers say they discovered that a shot had been fired following a “verbal altercation.” They said no one […]
Marion Police Discover Small Meth Lab
May 1, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says officers, acting on a tip, discovered a “small” meth lab on Tuesday and arrested two men. On April 30, 2013, officers responded to an apartment in the 100 block of Jefferson Street for the report of a possible meth lab. When officers arrived, chemicals and other components used in the […]
More Drugs Collected in Marion than any other METRICH Community
April 30, 2013 by
On Saturday April 27th, 2013, law enforcement agencies from the METRICH Drug Task Force, including Marion County, participated in another Prescription Drug Take Back Event. The counties collected a combined 1,828.6 pounds of medication with Marion County bringing in the largest amount at nearly 400 pounds. Lt. Ken Coontz of METRICH stated this was the […]
Over 170 Vehicles Visited Medication Disposal Day Event
April 29, 2013 by
Over 170 vehicles stopped by the 5th local Medication Disposal Day on Saturday to drop off pills, liquids and sharps/syringes. Among the medications were 106 bottles of opiate-based prescriptions and a variety of other drugs like Xanax, Soma and Ritalin – all highly abused medications. The day was a collaborative effort among Marion County Recycling […]
Drop Off Offers Easy Way to Safely Dispose of Old Medications
April 24, 2013 by
Bring your expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications to The Medication Disposal Day at the Marion County Building on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm. You can drive through the rear parking lot at 222 West Center Street to conveniently drop off pills, liquids and creams. No syringes will be accepted. […]
Two Arrested, One Sought in Connection to Drug Trafficking
April 17, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force says a two month long investigation culminated Tuesday, April 16, 2013 with the arrest of two individuals and an arrest warrant for a third person. The investigation centered around alleged drug trafficking on Waterloo Street in the City of Marion and was wrapped up following a report of […]
Police Arrest Two for Burglary
April 17, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says two men were arrested early Wednesday morning after officers say the pair was caught in the process of burglarizing a garage. Ptl. James Fitsko and Ptl. Jeremy McCullough responded to a Burglary in Progress call at about 1:00am on April 17, 2013 in the 400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. A […]
MARMET Arrests Two for Trafficking in Prescription Pills
April 12, 2013 by
MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force officers say they arrested two Marion residents Friday for trafficking prescription pills following a month-long investigation. On April 12, 2013, the drug task force, with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department, served a search warrant at 213 Leader Street. The search warrant was issued […]
