Marion County Children’s Services has placed staff member Erica Funfgeld on administrative leave following her arrest in Bucyrus for Fentanyl possession and OVI.
Former Marion City Councilman Ayers Ratliff was acquitted of all charges, including rape, as the defense and prosecution trade exclusive statements regarding the jury’s not guilty verdict.
A Marion County jury has found former City Councilman Ayers Ratliff not guilty on all charges, including rape and abduction, ending a two-year legal battle.
James Gompers, 18, faces aggravated attempted murder charges following a 15-hour armed standoff with Morrow and Delaware County deputies on County Road 24.
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A Marion man faces attempted murder charges after a high-speed pursuit in Hocking County ended in a shootout with deputies on Monday.
Three people were arrested following a Christmas morning shooting and barricade in Brinkhaven that led to the seizure of narcotics and weapons by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate Nicholas Foggin, wanted for failure to register as a sex offender, and Christopher T. Poulton, wanted for aggravated possession of drugs, while confirming the arrest of Jimmie L. Myles for felonious assault.
Marion Police are issuing a public safety warning about the “Crime Radar” app, cautioning residents that its AI-generated reports based on police scanner traffic are often inaccurate and can cause unnecessary community panic.
The MARMET Drug Task Force executed nine search warrants in Marion County, seizing over 1.6 kilograms of methamphetamine and crack/cocaine, 5 grams of fentanyl, two guns, and more than $14,000 in cash.