OFFENSES
REPORTED
These offense reports were released this past week by law enforcement agencies:
MARION
Aggravated domestic battery, aggravated kidnapping, criminal restraint, making a criminal threat, aggravated child endangerment, theft
A 31-year-old woman sustained apparent minor injury when her boyfriend reportedly threatened and attempted to impede her movement and breathing and took her cell phone in what was described as a lover’s quarrel in front of their 6-year-old girl at 9:04 p.m. Sept. 17 at a home in the 400 block of N. Freeborn St., according to one of three offense reports released Sunday by Marion police.
As reported last week, Dirk E. Young, 30, Marion, was arrested after surrendering the next day. He was held in lieu of posting a $250,000 bond.
Disorderly conduct, child endangerment
Drinking is suspected of playing a role in the arrest Sept. 18 of Justin L. Chrisjohn, 49, Marion, who was accused of behaving in a criminally disorderly manner at 5:28 p.m. Sept. 18 in the presence of his 71-year-old mother and an 8-year-old male family member at her home in the 300 block of S. Lincoln St.
As reported last week, Chrisjohn was booked into county jail but released Sept. 21 after his original bond amount was reduced from $2,500 to $500.
Possession of meth and drug paraphernalia
Trace amounts of methamphetamine and a digital scale were seized after police stopped a vehicle at 9:59 p.m. Sept. 20 in an alley in the 300 block of N. Freeborn St.
As reported last week, Kevin W. Geren, 64, Marion, was taken to county jail, where he was held without bond.
Last modified Sept. 30, 2026