The MARMET Drug Task Force and Marion Police Department say they executed a search warrant on Friday, February 8, and raided the home of an alleged heroin dealer at the rear of 188 Elk Street. Detectives say they seized approximately 28.3 grams of heroin, 11 pills, $2,250 in cash, and other items of an “evidentiary […]
Police Arrest Man for Selling Heroin
February 7, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says a month long investigation has led to the arrest of a man they say was selling heroin. On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, members of the MARMET Drug Task Force along with the assistance of the Marion City Police Department conducted a search warrant in the 960 block of East Church […]
Marion Police Arrest Man Wanted for Theft
February 5, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they have arrested a man who was featured as their “Warrant of the Week” in the middle of January. On Saturday, February 2, 2013, officers say they arrested Richard Stansberry Jr. in the 400 block of Lee Street. Richard was arrested on a felony theft warrant and was taken to […]
Police Investigating Reported Abduction Attempt
January 31, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating the report of an attempted abduction and is hoping to locate witnesses to the incident that took place Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at around 7:00pm a female reported that a male had attempted to take her 1-year-old daughter in the area of Silver Street and North […]
Police – Two Arrested for Stealing Copper from Marion Home
January 30, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says two men were arrested early Wednesday morning after they were caught in the process of stealing copper pipes and wire from a house. At just before 12:30am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Ptl. Jim Fitsko reported being flagged down by a concerned citizen in the 500 block of Mary Street. […]
Darling Wanted for Warrant Connected to Robbery
January 30, 2013 by
UPDATE: Darling turned himself into police on February 13, 2013. The Marion Police Department is seeking Derrick E. Darling for a felony warrant for Robbery. Darling is a 32-year-old white male with black hair and blue eyes and tattoos on his neck. He stands 6-feet 1-inch tall and weighs 185 lbs. His last known address […]
Police Make Arrest in Woman’s Abduction
January 28, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they have located the victim in an apparent abduction that took place Monday afternoon. The man they say is responsible was arrested and is being held on several charges. Police requested the public’s help in locating the woman after witnesses say they saw her taken at Certified Oil Station, 976 […]
Man Found Guilty in Murder for Hire
January 23, 2013 by
A Marion County jury has returned guilty verdicts Wednesday in the aggravated murder trial of Raymond Bertuzzi, according to Marion County Prosecutor Brent Yager. Bertuzzi was on trial for being the actual killer in the murder-for-hire scheme resulting in the homicide of Amy Aldrich on February 8, 2012. The jury on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 […]
Police Seek Stansberry on Arrest Warrant
January 21, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking Richard L. Stansberry Jr. on a felony warrant for theft. He is a 48-year-old white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He stands 5-feet 10-inches tall and weighs 150 lbs. Stansberry’s last known address was 567 Polk Street. He has a scar on his upper lip and rides […]
Ohio Attorney General Releases 2012 Human Trafficking Annual Report
January 14, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released the Human Trafficking Annual Report, which outlines efforts made by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in 2012 to better protect Ohioans against the threat of human trafficking. “Human trafficking is a horrendous crime that preys upon the most vulnerable among us, often targeting our children,” said Ohio Attorney […]
