The MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force said they arrested a prescription drug dealers on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 after serving a search warrant. Officials say the search warrant was issued after “great proactive police work” by MARMET detectives. At about 3:00pm, the Task Force, along with the assistance of the Marion Police Department and […]
Ten Arrested as Part of Operation Summer Heat
June 18, 2013 by
The MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force conducted “Operation Summer Heat” on Friday, June 14, 2013. MARMET was assisted by officers from the Marion Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Probation, and Marion City Probation. The purpose of the operation was to be proactive in serving arrest warrants and to work drug locations […]
Six Arrested in Two Days for Trafficking in Heroin
May 31, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force completed a three week investigation Friday into the sale of heroin in Marion. During a round up on May 30 and May 31, 2013, detectives arrested six individuals, including a woman arrested for the same offense in April. MARMET said Nicole Freeman, arrested on Thursday, had been out […]
Sheriff to Speak at Voices of Liberty Meeting
May 27, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is scheduled to speak at the June 6, 2013 meeting of Voices of Liberty. He will be speaking on the State of the County and Concealed Carry Laws. The meeting will be held at the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce building, 205 West Center Street, and starts at 7:00pm. For […]
Sheriff’s Office Stepping Up Traffic Enforcement through Memorial Day Weekend
May 17, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with Click it or Ticket campaign. Bailey says extra patrols will be working now through the Memorial Day weekend to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of […]
More Drugs Collected in Marion than any other METRICH Community
April 30, 2013 by
On Saturday April 27th, 2013, law enforcement agencies from the METRICH Drug Task Force, including Marion County, participated in another Prescription Drug Take Back Event. The counties collected a combined 1,828.6 pounds of medication with Marion County bringing in the largest amount at nearly 400 pounds. Lt. Ken Coontz of METRICH stated this was the […]
Over 170 Vehicles Visited Medication Disposal Day Event
April 29, 2013 by
Over 170 vehicles stopped by the 5th local Medication Disposal Day on Saturday to drop off pills, liquids and sharps/syringes. Among the medications were 106 bottles of opiate-based prescriptions and a variety of other drugs like Xanax, Soma and Ritalin – all highly abused medications. The day was a collaborative effort among Marion County Recycling […]
K-9 Kilo Alerts Officers to Heroin
April 24, 2013 by
A Marion County Sheriff’s Office K-9 helped officers find a large amount of heroin and prescription pills on Tuesday and let to the arrest of a Detroit man for drug trafficking. On April 23, 2013 at 3:30pm MARMET/METRICH officers “made contact” with a man from the Detroit, Michigan area. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Christy Utley […]
Drop Off Offers Easy Way to Safely Dispose of Old Medications
April 24, 2013 by
Bring your expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications to The Medication Disposal Day at the Marion County Building on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm. You can drive through the rear parking lot at 222 West Center Street to conveniently drop off pills, liquids and creams. No syringes will be accepted. […]
Sheriff’s Office Enforcing Traffic Safety for High School Proms
April 23, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the upcoming High School Proms. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol now through May 11, 2013. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s […]
