The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to help keep their fellow drivers and law enforcement officers safe by following Ohio’s Move Over law. From 2012-2016, Ohio State Highway Patrol cruisers were involved in 73 crashes that appear be related to the move over law. These crashes resulted in deaths of two civilians, 24 […]
Patrol urges making a sober driver part of your game plan this Super Bowl Sunday
February 3, 2017 by
As Super Bowl Sunday is historically a day when many friends and family have gatherings involving alcohol, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging fans to be safe this Sunday by refraining from driving impaired. If you plan on consuming alcohol, be sure to designate a sober driver to get you home safely. Help others […]
LaRue man killed in weekend crash
January 23, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, January 22, 2017. The crash occurred on State Route 95 just east of LaRue in Montgomery Township at approximately 12:35am. Investigators said a 1928 Ford Model A was operated by Thomas K. Young, 53, of […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol places priority on stopping human trafficking
January 4, 2017 by
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which criminals profit from the control and exploitation of others. The same Ohio roads that are used legitimately are also used by human traffickers and smugglers to transport their victims and further their operations. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is committed to combating human trafficking […]
Patrol reports fewer deaths over Thanksgiving weekend from crashes
November 30, 2016 by
Provisional numbers released today by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday than in recent years. Seven people were killed during the five day reporting period, from Wednesday, November 23, until Sunday, November 27. This is a decrease from the past three years when […]
Patrol reminds motorists that safety belts save lives
November 14, 2016 by
There is no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the new year. From 2013-2015 1,151 people were killed in crashes across Ohio who were not wearing an available safety […]
Local agencies deal with spike in heroin overdoses, make 11 arrests
November 1, 2016 by
In the last three days, Marion safety forces say they have responded to twelve heroin-related overdose calls. One of which resulted in the death of a 55-year-old male Monday evening. While investigating six overdoses on October 29, 2016, MARMET investigators said they were able to pinpoint the source of heroin in all of the cases. […]
Six arrested for drug trafficking in Marion
October 31, 2016 by
On October 27, 2016, the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested six men in Marion for drug related offenses. The arrests wrap up a three month investigation into the sales of illegals narcotics in Marion. The […]
LaRue man killed in weekend crash
October 24, 2016 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The crash occurred on State Route 309 near Holland Road in Marion Township at approximately 6:00pm. A 1995 Chevy S10 was operated by Vernon Mount, 53, of LaRue, Ohio. Mount was traveling […]
Marion man joins over 60 as recent Highway Patrol Academy grads
October 3, 2016 by
The Patrol’s 160th Academy Class, including a man from Marion, graduated Friday after 26 weeks of intense paramilitary training. The keynote address was provided by Senator Larry Obhof, Ohio Senate District 22. Additional remarks were provided by Director John Born, Ohio Department of Public Safety, Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol Superintendent and Captain Arthur J. […]
