On April 3, 2022, law enforcement officers from the Marion City Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant obtained through Judge Teresa Ballinger for a residence in the 500 block of Delaware Avenue, Marion after an investigation by detectives from the MARMET Drug Task Force
Detectives seized approximately 120 grams of Fentanyl, $7800 cash, and a stolen handgun.
The following were arrested during the execution of this search warrant.
Kevin Guzman Columbus, Ohio 43302 03-23-97
Guzman was arrested and charged with Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound. This case will be forwarded to Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan for the filing of formal charges.
Marion Police Jay McDonald stated, “This is again a large seizure of a deadly drug that pollutes our community and steals the lives from the citizens we serve”. Chief McDonald added “With the Teamwork of the Officers and Deputies alongside the community, we are making an IMPACT”. “I want to thank the officers and detectives involved in this investigation” said Marion Police Chief Jay McDonald
Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles said, “I am proud of the work and dedication of the MARMET Task Force, Deputies and Officers of Marion County along with the assistance from our community”. Bayles added “I believe that this seizure alone saved several lives, and we will not stop our efforts to combat this problem”.
The MARMET Drug Task Force is made of members of the Marion City Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Prosecutors Office.
Marion County citizens are encouraged to call in crime tips involving criminal activity to 740-375-TIPS (8477) or online at https://mariontips.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous if they choose.
Kevin Guzman, Columbus, Ohio 43302 03-23-97