Marion Police Department: Vandals spray paint houses, vehicles
Vandals caused extensive damage to houses, vehicles, and traffic signs in Marion.
According to Marion Police Department, the incidents occurred between 11 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday on the north hill. Vandals used spray paint to damage a minimum of 16 houses, vehicles, and traffic signs.
Information is being sought by the police department regarding suspicious people or activity during that time frame. Call (620) 382-2651 with information.
Aug. 6: A warning was issued to the owner of a dog running at-large in the 400 block of South Fourth Street. A civil standby was provided. An officer met with a subject regarding a civil matter. A lost motorist received assistance. Another motorist received assistance when keys were locked in the vehicle.
Aug. 7: An officer met with a subject regarding a possible lost check. An investigation was conducted and charges filed in the theft of electrical services in the 100 block of North Roosevelt Street.
Aug. 8: A warning was issued on a parking complaint. An officer met with a subject regarding a junk vehicle complaint and housing issue. A barking dog complaint was filed in the 400 block of South Coble Street.
Aug. 9: A road obstruction was removed from South Third Street. A subject met with an officer regarding off-street semi parking.
Thursday: A lost or stolen license tag from the 500 block South Freeborn Street was investigated. An officer met with a subject regarding a parking complaint.
Friday: A funeral escort was provided. Follow-up interviews and evidence was collected regarding vandalism cases. An ambulance crew received assistance on a run.
Saturday: A bank alarm was activated; everything was OK. Follow-ups continued on vandalism cases. A harassment complaint that referenced an airplane possibly at Marion Municipal Airport was investigated.
Sunday: Traffic control was provided to an ambulance crew on a run. A civil standby was provided. A citation was issued for a dog running at-large. An officer responded to a 911 hang-up, everything was OK.
Officers drove 883 miles, issued one citation, two warnings, and made one arrest.
