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
Black Wanted for Probation Violation
Dog Collar Stolen from Harding Home
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.