The Marion Police Department says they arrested a woman for assaulting a child with a spoon. On Saturday, March 16, 2013, Officers Matt Creps and Eric Marsh visited 569 North State Street to investigate a report of child who had been assaulted. The officers say they found a 4-year-old who had been severely assaulted. Police […]
Marion Convenience Store Robbed
March 14, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says the Circle K store on North Main Street was robbed at 12:49am Thursday, March 14, 2013. Police say a black male forced his way behind the counter and threatened the employee with a “cutting instrument.” He then grabbed some cash and fled the area on foot. Police say an arrest […]
Marion Police Catch Burglar in the Act
March 11, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department, with help from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, says they captured an alleged burglar in the act Sunday night after an alert neighbor called police. Officers responded at 11:08pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013, to the 300 block of South Grand Avenue for a reported burglary in progress. A […]
Police Chase Ends When Vehicle Smashes Through Marion Home
March 11, 2013 by
A suspect who allegedly stole a car was fleeing police officers when he crashed that stolen vehicle through a home early Sunday morning. The suspect and two people in the home were injured in the crash. Officers with the Marion Police Department responded at about 11:20pm on Saturday, March 9, to a downtown bar for […]
Anonymous Caller Leads Police to Alleged Kidnap Victim
March 9, 2013 by
Marion police say an anonymous tip helped officers to locate a woman Saturday morning who was allegedly being held against her will. One man was arrested and further charges may be filed in connection with the incident. On Saturday, March 9, 2013 at approximately 8:45am, the Marion Police Dispatch Center received a call from an […]
Tips Lead to Search Warrant, Five Arrests
March 8, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force says several citizen complaints about drug activity led to a search warrant and the arrest of five individuals on various charges, including drug trafficking. Members of the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force, along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department, served the search […]
Marion Traffic Stop Results in Drug Arrest
March 1, 2013 by
On March 1, 2013 at around 1:00am, members of the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department stopped a vehicle in the 1500 block of Victory Road. Detectives say they spoke to the passenger, Herman Crump, and, during a subsequent search, located evidence that […]
Alleged Drug Dealer Arrested, Dog Killed During Incident
February 28, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force says an alleged drug dealer was arrested on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, along with two other individuals following the execution of a search warrant. Officials also say an aggressive dog had to be shot during the raid. On Wednesday, members of the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force […]
Early Morning Crash Injures Two
February 20, 2013 by
On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at approximately 6:00 am, an officer with the Marion Police Department happened onto a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Klerx Avenue and North Main Street in Marion. Police say it appeared that a 1997 Saturn was heading the wrong direction (East) on Klerx Avenue when it collided with a […]
Alleged Heroin Dealer Arrested in Marion
February 19, 2013 by
Marion law enforcement officials say various sources and leads led them Tuesday to execute a search warrant which resulted in the arrest of a man for trafficking in heroin and the seizure of drugs and cash. At approximately 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, the MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force and officers from the Marion Police […]
