Foley Wanted for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 23-year-old Jesse Foley for a probation violation. He is a white male, 6’0″ tall and 175 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 197 West High Street in Mt. Gilead. Foley was placed on Community Control in July of 2012 for a […]

Man Arrested for Alleged Robbery Attempt

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested on multiple charges, including three outstanding warrants, after he allegedly attempted to rob Scioto Shoe Mart on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Officials say employees fought with the man who also attempted to flee the responding deputy. At 3:04pm on Wednesday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office […]

Ohio AG Reminds Drivers of Texting and Driving Consequences

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding drivers of the serious consequences that can result from texting and driving. Wednesday morning, Jackson County Common Pleas Judge Leonard Holzapfel sentenced Christopher Haines, 31, to nearly five years in prison for the death of 10-year-old Angel McGinnis. McGinnis was killed in a traffic crash in December 2010 […]

Police Arrest Man for Breaking into Restaurant

The Marion Police Department says a man was arrested early Thursday morning for breaking into a local restaurant. On November 28, 2012 at 12:07am, officers responded to report of a breaking and entering in progress at the Warehouse Restaurant, 320 West Center Street. Officers say they located 22-year-old Joshua Partee inside the restaurant. The officers […]

BCI “Bait Cars” Help Stop Holiday Heists

Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued a warning to those with plans to break into cars this holiday season. “Thieves who think they can get away with breaking into cars during the busy shopping season, or any time of year for that matter, should remember that law enforcement is watching,” said Ohio Attorney General Mike […]

Winslow Sought for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 32-year-old Kara Winslow is wanted for a probation violation. She is a white female, 5’10” tall and 210 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. Her last known address is 3607 Rock Road in Columbus. Winslow was placed on Community Control in August of 2011 for a […]

Buckner Wanted for Probation Violation

The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 23-year-old Dylon Buckner for a probation violation. He is a white male, 6’1″ tall and 165 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 874 Robinson Street in Marion. Buckner was placed on Community Control in August of 2012 for a Possession of […]

Police Arrest Marion Man Over Thousands of Photos of Minors

The Marion Police Department says officers served a search warrant on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 2552 Capaldi Drive in Marion. During the execution of the warrant, officers say they located thousands of pictures of young, nude females. Many of these pictures are believed to involve area juveniles. As a result of this investigation, 53-year-old […]

Ohio AG Announces New Efforts to Fight Synthetic Drugs

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that he is intensifying his efforts to fight the abuse and sale of synthetic drugs such as bath salts and herbal incense. “Today I’m announcing that we’re making a top priority of going after the sale, use, and distribution of these drugs with all the force of the […]

Traffic Violation Turns into Arrests for Drug Trafficking

The Marion Police Department says a routine traffic stop turned into a chase that ended with the help of a citizen and resulted in two men being arrested for multiple charges include drug trafficking. On Wednesday, November 7, at about 9:30am, Patrolman Isom stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 100 block of […]