MC ALERT: Walgreens Robber Armed & On The Loose
Here’s the info, according to Marietta College:
Marietta City Police are searching for a white man, approximately 30 years of age for an alleged armed robbery of Walgreens at the corner of Third and Greene streets. The suspect was last seen on foot near Vogue-Swift Cleaners, located on Third Street, at about 8:30 this morning (Aug. 12).
The suspect is armed with a gun and/or knife and considered dangerous. Do not approach this man. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark green long-sleeved shirt.
If you see anyone matching this description please go to a safe place and call 911.
If or when the suspect is caught, the College will send out an additional notification.
Students were alerted via text, e-mail, and phone around 9 a.m.
UPDATE 10:18 a.m. – Students have reported that the campus has been placed on lock down while police continue the search for this morning’s robbery suspect.
UPDATE 11 a.m. – The Marietta Times and WTAP are confirming that it was the Salvation Army that was robbed, not the Walgreens.
UPDATE 12 p.m. – Marietta College’s lock down has been rescinded. Marietta City Police have called off the active search for the robbery suspect.
Stay tuned to Writing on the Mall for the latest.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tags: College, Greene Street, lock down, Marietta, Marietta City Police, Marietta Times, MC ALERT, Ohio, Third Street, Vogue-Swift Cleaners, Walgreens, Writing on the Mall, WTAP
FOLLOW-UP: Marietta Times Reports That Suspect Will Turn Himself In
According to a report from the Marietta Times, Ronald S. Science is planning to turn himself in to Marietta City Police today.
There is more information regarding the threats in their story.
Stay Tuned for further updates.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Monday, April 12, 2010
Tags: College, Marietta, Marietta City Police, Marietta Times, Ohio, Ronald S. Science, Writing on the Mall
Brandon Marino Charged In '09 Sexual Assault Case
College Police Service Chief David Valkinburg announced today to the Marietta Times that an arrest has been made relating to last year’s sexual assault in Parsons Hall.
Brandon M. Marino, 23, was served with a warrant for his arrest on Wednesday in Hamilton County Jail, where he had been arrested on unrelated charges. Â He was indicted on March 3rd for aggravated burglary and burglary, which is listed as a 2nd degree felony. Â If found guilty of those charges, he could be sentenced to anywhere between 2 to 8 years in jail and up to $15,000 in fines. Â Marino was held on $25,000 bond in that case, and was waiting for an April 2nd court date.
He now faces additional charges in Washington County, where he has been charged with rape and burglary.
The alleged sexual assault happened early February 28th, 2009 in the victim’s room at Parsons Hall. Â Timely notification was sent out, and you can check out our previous coverage here. Â The suspect had been spotted in Russell Hall earlier that day (night of Feb. 27th). Â The incident led to security improvements at Parsons Hall, including recently installed security screens on first floor windows.
The article states that Marino was not a student of the college, but reading the 2007 Mariettana yearbook, was listed as being a member of the Class of 2010. Â So the alleged attacker had attended school here. Â The Times article also stated that Marino had been living in Marietta at the time of the incident.
The college had alerted students to the possibility of media coverage of the arrest in the following timely notification e-mail.
We wanted to inform you that there are likely to be media reports this afternoon or tomorrow that involves an update to an alleged incident on campus that was reported about a year ago. We wanted to share with you the College’s official statement with regard to these recent developments.
“Marietta College is aware of an arrest of a suspect in connection with the case of a sexual assault that took place on campus during the spring of 2009. Since then, much diligent and tireless investigative work has taken place and we are grateful for the ongoing energy and collaboration of our own Marietta College Police Department, Marietta City Police, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification. It is our most sincere hope that their efforts may ultimately provide closure for the survivor, the survivor’s family, and our campus community.”
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Friday, March 26, 2010
Tags: Aggravated Burglary, Allegedly, bond, Brandon Marino, Burglary, Chief, Class of 2010, College Police Service, CPS, David Valkinburg, Felony, Hamilton County, Jail, Marietta, Marietta Times, Mariettana, Ohio, Parsons Hall, Russell Hall, Sexual assault, Timely Notification, Washington County, Writing on the Mall, Yearbook
Marietta Wine Cellar, Front Street Deli destroyed in Fire
According to the Marietta Times, a small fire grew large enough to take out three local businesses.
The Marietta Wine Cellar, Front Street Deli, and Riverside Artists Gallery are all being called a “total loss” by Mayor Michael Mullen.
One firefighter was said to be taken to the hospital. Â The Marietta Fire Department received assistance from Belpre and other local volunteer fire departments in the area.
I’ll try to stop down there later today to get some photos of the scene. Â According to the story, there is only one wall left.
For more information, check out the whole story at The Marietta Times.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Categories: Marietta, Off Campus
Tags: Belpre, College, Fire Department, Front Street Deli, Marietta, Marietta Times, Marietta Wine Cellar, Ohio, Riverside Artists Gallery, Writing on the Mall
UPDATE: Robison Agrees to Plea Deal, Will Be Sentenced in March
According to an article posted today by the Marietta Times, former MC student Tom Robison has agreed to a plea deal.
Robison still faces up to 10 years in prison for the stabbing, but had a third degree felony charge for tampering with evidence removed.
According to court testimony, Robison felt the man he stabbed had money, and followed him from The Locker Room bar.
Robison has been in jail since the stabbing occurred. Â He is in jail withough bond, waiting for his hearing on March 15th.
For more on the court hearing today, check out the Marietta Times article.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Friday, February 5, 2010
Categories: Marietta, Off Campus
Tags: College, March, Marietta, Marietta Times, Ohio, Tom Robison, Update, Writing on the Mall
Anybody Have A Quarter Million Dollars Laying Around?
The Brewery has been foreclosed upon. Â Which means its foreclosure auction time!
The Marietta Brewing Company building and its brewing tanks are on the auction block starting at over $168,000, which is two-thirds the appraised value. Â For another $60,000, you can get all the items within the Brewery as well.
For now, we will wait and see what the auction, being held on the 15th, will bring in total. Â The vultures, in this case creditors, federal, state, and local tax authorities, will be hoping to get their part of the pie.
Anybody holding out hopes that the College may buy it?
(See original article at The Marietta Times)
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Categories: Food, Off Campus
Tags: College, Marietta, Marietta Brewing Company, Marietta Times, Ohio, The Brewery, Writing on the Mall
UPDATE: Robison Waives Hearing, Awaits Grand Jury Indictment
MC Student Thomas Robison waived his right to a hearing yesterday according to the Marietta Times, which means his case can now be presented to a Grand Jury. Â The Grand Jury can add more charges to the indictment if they deem it necessary, which means an additional charge of felonious assault could added. Â Felonious assault can add up to eight years to his list of charges, which include up to ten years for robbery and 33 days for probation violation.
Reportedly, the man he allegedly stabbed is out of the hospital. Â There is no date set yet for the Grand Jury Indictment.
Keep an eye out for next week’s Marcolian, which I am being told features interviews of Robison, his lawyer, the man he allegedly stabbed, and other students. Â Hard hitting journalism from the Marcolian? Â You heard it here first.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009
Categories: Marietta, Off Campus, Students
Tags: College, Grand Jury, Indictment, Marcolian, Marietta, Marietta Times, Ohio, Thomas Robison, Update, Writing on the Mall
Hat Tip: MC Student's Autism Research Reaches Second Stage
The Marietta Times picked up on Marietta College’s story regarding junior Heather Haught, who has been researching the eating habits of autistic children.
Her and her partner recently completed stage one of their study, and are currently looking for volunteers to help with the second stage. Â Check out the Time’s article for more information.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Categories: Academics, Campus, Students
Tags: Autism, College, Hat Tip, Heather Haught, Marietta, Marietta Times, Ohio, Writing on the Mall
UPDATE: $152,000 Bond for MC Student
The Marietta Municipal Court has set bond for Thomas Robison at $152,000, according to this Marietta Times article.
This means that Robison (or friends and family of Robison) may pay only have to pay $15,200 to get out of jail prior to his trial. Â However, depending on a October 9 date in court, he may be required to serve 33 days of jail time stemming from a probation violation before being allowed to post bail.
The court also scheduled Robison for a preliminary hearing on October 7.
Marietta College has still made no mention of the crime or their course of action to students, which still worries some students. Â While obviously innocent until proven guilty, prior incidents carried swift response for the college. Â When Robert Walker’s collection of guns and ammo was found in his car, he was swiftly suspended by the college.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Categories: Marietta, Off Campus, Students
Tags: bail, bond, Breaking News, College, Marietta, Marietta Times, Ohio, preliminary hearing, Probation, Robert Walker, Thomas Robison, Update, Violation, Writing on the Mall
UPDATE: Probation Violation Could Delay Bail
Thomas Robison, the MC student who allegedly stabbed a local man over the weekend, was arraigned today at the Marietta Municipal Court.
According to the report from the Marietta Times, Robison violated the terms of his probation, stemming from a OVI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated) charge he picked up last year. Â He received a 33 day suspended sentence, which he would not have had to serve if he had not violated his probation. Â Alongside the first-degree felony robbery charge, he was also charged with first-degree misdemeanor probation violation. Â This means that he may have to serve the 33 days he was originally charged with before he can post bail.
This news should put many students at ease, since the College has not publicly stated their course of action yet. Â But with the potential of 33 days before Robison can post bail, they can now take their time to investigate the situation and formulate a plan of action.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Monday, September 28, 2009
Tags: Breaking News, College, Marietta, Marietta Times, Ohio, OVI, Thomas Robison, Update, Writing on the Mall
