Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a three vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 14, 2014. The crash, which claimed one life, took place at approximately 2:30 pm on Pole Lane Road, just south of Patten Pike in Marion County. The crash involved a 2011 Ford Focus […]
Patrol Joins Ohio Law Enforcement in OVI Crack Down
August 14, 2014 by
An estimated 10,000 lives would be spared each year if drunk driving was eliminated nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join other Ohio law enforcement agencies and thousands of highway safety partners throughout the nation to take part in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]
Troopers Investigating Fatal Wednesday Crash
August 7, 2014 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 6, 2014 at approximately 1:02 pm on State Route 309 at State Route 100 in Tully Township in Marion County. The crash involved a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu driven by George T. Fetch, 86, […]
Patrol Continues to Investigate Crash that Claimed Three Lives
July 15, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says they are continuing to investigate a deadly crash that took place Monday. Because of the number of vehicles involved and other factors, the final report is expected to take a few days to complete. Investigators have said they do not believe that drugs or alcohol were factors in the […]
State Patrol Arrested 749 for OVI over July Fourth Weekend
July 8, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol made 749 arrests for impaired driving and 318 for drug-related charges over the 2014 Fourth of July holiday period, which began Thursday, July 3 and ended Sunday, July 6. During the reporting period, the Patrol made nearly 57,000 traffic contacts, which included assisting more than 4,700 motorists. Twelve people lost […]
Patrol Warns Against Drinking and Driving this July Fourth
July 3, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers the entire Fourth of July weekend, which begins Thursday, July 3 and ends Sunday, July 6, 2014. Their zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired drivers from […]
Two New Marion Officers Among Grads of Patrol Training Course
June 30, 2014 by
Members of the 131st Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony held Friday morning at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. The 33 graduates will assume duties as peace officers for 19 Ohio agencies, including the Marion Police Department. The 131st Basic Peace Officer Class utilized Ohio casino training funds to […]
Nelson Promoted to Sergeant, Assistant Commander at Mt. Gilead Post
June 25, 2014 by
Tpr. Brian W. Nelson was promoted to the rank of sergeant today by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sgt. Nelson will transfer from his current assignment at the Training Academy to serve as an assistant post commander at the Mt. Gilead Post. Sgt. Nelson began his Patrol […]
Holiday Travelers Can Expect Increased Law Enforcement Presence
May 23, 2014 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey has announced that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with Click It or Ticket campaign. Extra patrols will be working through the Memorial Day weekend to “ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities.” In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, […]
Patrol Warns Motorists to Wear a Safety Belt
May 21, 2014 by
Motorists who refuse to wear their safety belts – beware. The 2014 national Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 19 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. In addition, the Patrol will join forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project for a multi-state […]
