MARION COUNTY, Ohio – Four individuals, including two men and two teens, are in custody after authorities uncovered a firearm theft from a Rural King location in Marion County. The theft occurred on November 22, 2024, and prompted a swift investigation led by the MARMET Drug Task Force.
Arrests and Investigation
The first arrest came on December 5, when 23-year-old Daquail Rogers was taken into custody. A search warrant executed at his residence uncovered evidence linking him to the theft of firearms, as well as additional evidence related to ongoing criminal investigations.
The following day, 25-year-old Todd Coleman Jr. was arrested during a traffic stop. Authorities also executed a search warrant at Coleman’s home, where they recovered one of the stolen firearms.
In addition, two other search warrants were conducted in Marion, resulting in the recovery of a second stolen firearm. Two 17-year-old suspects were also taken into custody in connection with the theft.
Charges and Cooperation
All four suspects face felony charges of theft of a firearm and breaking and entering. The ongoing investigation, which involved coordination between the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department, has revealed that the stolen firearms may be linked to other criminal activity.
Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles commended the collaborative effort, stating, “This case shows the incredible cooperation between the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion Police Department, and the great work that can be done by working as a team with a common goal.”