New Human Trafficking Law Signed

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Wednesday expressed his support for a new law signed by Governor John Kasich. House Bill 262, sponsored by Representative Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo), also known as the Safe Harbor Law, focuses on human trafficking and will increase the penalties for suspects and improve care for victims.

Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery

The Marion Police Department made a quick arrest following an armed robbery on Monday, June 24. The arrest was made thanks to the willing help of an alert resident.

Marion Gas Station Robbed at Gun Point

The Marion Police Department says the BP gas station at 1070 Mt. Vernon Avenue was robbed at gun point Monday, June 25. Officers responded to the scene at just before 10:30pm.

State Makes Arrests in National Telemarketing Fraud Ring

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Miami County Prosecutor Gary Nasal today announced felony charges against 18 suspects accused of running a telemarketing fraud ring from Ohio and Florida that has stolen millions of dollars from thousands of victims in 41 states since 2007. Thirteen of the suspects have been taken into custody in Ohio, Florida, Indiana, and New York. Those from out of state will be extradited to Ohio.

Harden Sought for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 30-year-old Robert Harden for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'9" tall and 170 lbs with blue eyes and black hair. His last known address is 200 Fairfax Road, Apt E, in Marion.

Black Wanted for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 26-year-old Brandon Black for a probation violation. He is a black male, 6'1" tall and 205 lbs with brown eyes and black hair. He is originally from Detroit, MI, but his last known address is 434 North Prospect Street in Marion.

Dog Collar Stolen from Harding Home

The Marion Police Department is investigating a break-in at the Harding Home. Police say a dog collar made for President Warren G. Harding’s Airedale Terrier appears to be the only thing taken. This is the first such incident to have occurred at the Harding Home in at least the last 20 years.

Police Arrest Man with Sawed-Off Shotgun

The Marion Police Department arrested a man with a sawed-off shotgun at a downtown bar after the man allegedly robbed a person just one block away.

On Sunday, June 10, at 12:31am, officers responded to the 140 block of South Main Street to investigate a report of a man being robbed at gunpoint by a subject brandishing a sawed-off shotgun. The suspect fled southbound from the area after getting a small amount of cash from the victim.

Millisor Wanted for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 31-year-old Shane Millisor for a probation violation. He is a white male, 6'0" tall and 200 lbs with blue eyes and receeding brown hair. His last known address is 483 Blaine Avenue in Marion.

Paulus Wanted for Burglary

The Marion Police Department is looking for Patricia A. Paulus on an outstanding warrant. Paulus is a 56-year-old white female with blonde hair and green eyes. She is 5-feet 6-inches tall and weighs 120 lbs. Her last known address was 465 South Main Street.