OHIO SUPREME COURT DECIDES MARION COUNTY CASE INVOLVING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF DEATH PENALTY SENTENCING STATUTE
Read the decision here:
https://t.co/MhxZvYkqCn
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office assisted the Marion Township Trustees in granting and approving a right-of -way easement to The Ohio State University for Phase 1 of the construction of a multi-use path that will connect OSUM to the end of Woodside Drive
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed tax foreclosures from March 1, 2018 to April 2, 2018 on 19 parcels totaling $287,232.82. So far this year, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has filed tax foreclosures on 65 parcels totaling $662,569.65 in delinquent taxes.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed tax foreclosures in the month of January, 2018 on 23 parcels with a tax delinquency total of $144,432.42. The Prosecutor’s Office will continue this aggressive approach to address the backlog of monies owed to our County.
DONNIE D. SPENCE, of Marion, pled guilty to Gross Sexual Imposition, the sole count of the Indictment and was sentenced to 2 years in prison. In addition, Spence was sentenced to 10 months in prison for a prior Breaking and Entering charge, for which community control sanctions.
MICHAEL BROWN, of Marion, pled guilty today to one count of Rape, a 1st degree felony. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 10 years.
JAQUELINE MILLER was found guilty of the murder of Howard Biederman by a Marion County jury on Friday, 12/15/17. Sentencing will occur at 4:30 on Thursday, 12/21/17. Great work by the @marion_police on this case.
Bank Robbery Update-MPD seeks info on location of Thomas Harris, 32 of Marion. He's 5'8" and 230lbs, no longer has beard as shown. He's considered armed and dangerous. Please don't approach. Call 740-387-2525 or local agency as appropriate. Adult Parole has issued pickup order.
Prosecutor Ray Grogan had a meaningful and productive meeting with Congressman @Jim_Jordan on Friday and discussed many local issues, including the opioid crisis.
SHERIFF SALES this Friday November 17 at 10:00 a.m. on the first floor of the Courthouse. There are 8 parcels for sale pursuant to tax foreclosures. For details on bidding and the properties visit the Marion County Sheriff's website here: https://t.co/cMPKyAKJHo
Today, our office filed tax foreclosure complaints on the following properties:
-748 Blaine
-555 Mound
-310 Windsor
-429 Scranton
-218 E. George
-421 Ballentine
-309 E. Mark St.
-431 Cherry
-380 Milburn
The total current delinquency on these properties is over $100,000.00.
With the passage of State Issue 1, also known as Marsy's Law, we look forward to continuing and expanding the fight for the rights of victim's of crimes, along side @TurningPoint_6 and Marion Victim Assistance Program.
On 9/1/17 the total delinquent real estate taxes and assessments for Marion County were over $9.1 million. As of today, 11/8/17, that number is down to $7.937 million. That's almost a 13% decrease! We will continue to aggressively file tax foreclosures to reduce that number.
ALBERT WHATLEY pled guilty to one count of Rape, F1, today, 11/8/17. Sentencing will be set at a later date and we will keep you informed of the sentence.
Thanks go out to the @marion_police and Marion County Children Services for their work on this case.