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SWAT team investigates Marion apt. after Davenport home invasion

MARION - Suspects are being interviewed after a SWAT team carried out a search warrant at the Chapel Ridge Apartments Thursday, police said. Marion and Davenport law enforcement carried out the warrant at the apartment at 1 Chapelridge Circle before 3:30 p.m. Davenport … Continue reading

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Suspicious death at Marion apartment building determined to be accidental

MARION – The death of a Marion man at his apartment building has been determined to be accidental, police said. Greg Morris, 60, was found dead inside his apartment, 825 26th St., No. N3, on Oct. 21. Police found a … Continue reading

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Authorities investigate Marion car fire

MARION – A family slept as their minivan was fully engulfed in flames in their driveway early Tuesday morning. According to a news release, a passerby noticed flames in the driveway of the Kirk Schobert family home, 1005 Seventh St., … Continue reading

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One airlifted after pickup rolls near Marion

MARION – Two people were thrown from a pickup that rolled off Highway 151 and into a farm field Tuesday, authorities said. Zackary R. Morrison, 19, of Marion, was driving west near Hindman Road when the pickup left the roadway, … Continue reading

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Marion teen out of hospital after serious Hwy. 13 crash

MARION – The Marion boy hurt in a serious accident on Highway 13 last week is out of the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, his mother said. Layne R. Vandersee, 15, of Marion, was the driver … Continue reading

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Marion man admits to sexually abusing young girl dozens of times

MARION – A Marion man told investigators he sexually abused a young girl approximately 50 times, according to court documents. Aaron M. Winebrenner, 19, of 761 Eighth St., has been charged with three counts of second-degree sexual abuse. He is accused of … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Highway 13 reopened after serious crash in Marion

Updated at 4:01 p.m. with more details MARION – All lanes of Highway 13 have reopened after a serious crash Tuesday at the corner of 29th Avenue in Marion. Officers responded around 7:40 a.m. to the corner of Highway 13 … Continue reading

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Welder malfunction blamed for garage fire in Marion

MARION – Authorities said a welder was to blame for a garage fire Tuesday evening in Marion. No one was injured in the fire at 180 21st St., which was reported shortly before 8 p.m. Crews found smoke and flames … Continue reading

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Marion teen tells classmate “I’m going to gut you like a fish”

MARION – No one was injured when a Marion High School student allegedly lunged at a classmate with a knife Wednesday and said, “I’m going to gut you like a fish.” Steven R. Ottaway, 18, of Marion, has been charged … Continue reading

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Marijuana found growing in closet during Marion drug bust

MARION – Officers arrested 10 people and seized about five pounds of marijuana during a drug bust Monday at a mobile home just down the street from the Marion Police Department. Police also confiscated around $3,000 in cash and drug … Continue reading

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