Public’s help sought in search for missing adult

The Marion Police Department is looking for the community’s assistance in locating Kathy Redden. Kathy left the hospital on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at about 1:00pm, and has not been seen since. Kathy is considered an endangered missing person, but is not thought to have been the victim of any crime. Kathy Redden is 53 […]

Another arrested in connection with shooting at Marion bar

The Marion Police Department announced they have arrested another person in connection with a shooting earlier this week that claimed the life of a Cleveland man at a Marion bar. Investigators said that Ortavious Hood, Jr., age 19 of Marion, was arrested for a separate shooting outside of Dinos’ Bar immediately following the homicide that […]

One killed in shooting at Marion bar

The Marion Police Department says that a man was killed in a shooting early Monday morning at a Marion bar. A man wanted in connection to the shooting was arrested in Detroit. On November 16, 2015, at approximately 1:31 a.m., officers responded to 810 Davids Street for a report of a shooting inside Dino’s Bar. […]

Marion tobacco store robbed

On November 7, 2015 at 6:14 p.m., officers of the Marion Police Department responded to TJ Tobacco, 729 Davids Street, for a Robbery in Progress. Upon arrival, officers found that the business had been robbed by a male subject who brandished a gun and stole an undisclosed amount of money. The clerk was able to provide […]

Marion Police K-9 killed in accident

The Marion Police Department said Monday that one of it’s K9’s has died after being struck by a car. “It is with a heavy heart that we report, our newest member of the Marion Police K9 Unit has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle,” said Chief Bill Collins in a media […]

Woman wanted in connection with weekend stabbing arrested by police

The Marion Police Department has reported the arrest of a “person of interest” in connection with a weekend stabbing. Following an anonymous tip from the public, officials said that Heather Risner was located in the 1000 block of North Main Street at just before 1:00am on Tuesday, October 21, 2015. Risner was transported to the […]

“Person of Interest” sought in weekend stabbing at Marion home

UPDATE: The Marion Police Department has reported that Risner was arrested on October 21, 2015. Click here for details. The Marion Police Department is investigating a stabbing that happened in the 300 block of Bellefontaine Avenue at around 11:00am Saturday, October 17, 2015. Investigators report that a 28-year-old Marion woman was stabbed in the neck […]

Return of Medication Disposal event called a success

The last medication collection day was held a year ago, but from the dozens of expressions of gratitude, Marion County citizens were happy that local officials brought it back again for 2015. Mother Nature helped by providing a blanket of sunshine as a combination of eight deputies and officers collected medication from the 226 cars […]

Marion businesses report receiving counterfeit money

Officers from the Marion Police Department have responded to at least eight incidents of local businesses reporting counterfeit twenty dollar bills since September 12, 2015. The Marion Police Department has contacted area businesses to warn them of these incidents and have also been in contact with the United States Secret Service. The Marion Police Department, […]

Police seeking tips about Marion gas station robbery

On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 8:30 p.m., officers of the Marion Police Department responded to 885 East Center Street for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, officers said found that the gas station had been robbed by a male subject for an undisclosed amount of money. The clerk and witnesses were […]