Marion County Sheriff’s Office

08/29/2026

At approximately 9:00 p.m., the wanted individual was apprehended by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Thank you to everyone who provided assistance during this incident. We appreciate the community’s continued support and cooperation.

08/11/2026

🚨 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED 🚨

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help. If you were at the field party on Penick Road in Marion County on July 4 or July 5, 2026, we are requesting that you share any videos you may have taken during the event.

Parents — if you believe your child may have attended this party, please check their phones for videos, photos, or chat messages related to the gathering.

Please send all videos or screenshots directly to Detective Tony Belcher at 270-940-5179.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

07/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor a dedicated member of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office family. For many years, Jane Spalding faithfully served our community with professionalism, kindness, and unwavering commitment. Her hard work and dedication made a lasting difference in the lives of her coworkers and the citizens she served.

Jane was more than a coworker—she was a friend, a mentor, and a valued part of our Sheriff’s Office family. Her legacy of service will not be forgotten, and her memory will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of working alongside her.

Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with her family, friends, and everyone whose life was touched by her during this difficult time. May they find comfort in knowing that Jane made a meaningful impact on Marion County and will always be remembered with respect and gratitude.

Rest in peace. Your service, dedication, and legacy will never be forgotten. 🖤💙

07/24/2026

Thank you Erica Barns. You are appreciated 😊

07/15/2026

The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Levi Day and his mom for making brownies for the officers. They are delicious and very much appreciated.

07/06/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Deputies were dispatched to 1259 Penick Road, Lebanon, KY 40033, at approximately 2:30 am on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The call was for a possible shooting. Upon arrival deputies found a deceased victim, 18-year-old JaRon J. Johnson of 103 Carden Street, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The preliminary investigation shows that a large party was being held at 1259 Penick Road, Lebanon, KY when a fight broke out. A gun was pulled and shots were fired.

An arrest has been made.

The Marion County Sheriff’s office is conducting the investigation.

Send a message to learn more

06/15/2026

🐴 Missing Horse – Horan Lane Area — horse has been located!

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a horse that has been missing from the Horan Lane area since June 11.

If you have seen this horse or have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact Detective Tony Belcher at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 270-692-3051, as soon as possible.

Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be helpful in bringing this animal home safely.

Please share this post to help spread the word throughout our community.

Thank you for your assistance.

05/17/2026

***Tips lead to arrest***

The Marion County Sheriffs Office recently received tips that the Calvary Store on hwy 208 had been selling alcohol to minors.

Sheriff Gardner and deputies quickly launched an investigation. On May 15th, deputies conducted traffic stops on vehicles leaving the store and found multiple drivers/occupants under the age of 21 to be in possession of alcohol. The alcohol taken from these stops was confiscated.

On May 16th, deputies continued to observe suspicious activity in and around the store resulting in the arrest of a store employee by the name of Jigneshkumar Patel, on the charge selling alcohol to minors 2nd offense.

Marion County Sheriffs Office is committed to enforcing the law to ensure a safer community and following up on community complaints.

Thank you to the parents and public who expressed concern and for bringing it to our attention.

Chief Deputy Hayden, Sgt Richerson, Deputy Jewell, and Deputy Purdom continue the investigation.

05/15/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of scam calls and text messages appearing to come from our office phone number, (270) 692-3051.

The caller or message claims that the recipient has missed a Federal Jury Summons and instructs them to call another phone number. THIS IS A SCAM.

Please remember:
• Law enforcement will NOT contact you by phone or text demanding payment or threatening arrest for missing jury duty.
• Do NOT provide personal information, banking information, or payment over the phone.
• Do NOT return calls to suspicious numbers provided in these messages.

Scammers can “spoof” phone numbers to make it appear that a call is coming from a trusted source — including our office.

If you receive one of these calls or messages, hang up immediately and delete the message. If you believe you may have been targeted or victimized, contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office directly.

Please share this post to help warn others in our community.

05/11/2026

Please avoid the Raywick end of St. Francis/Raywick Road for the next couple hours due to a truck rollover. Once wreckers arrive, the road will be shut down for a couple hours. No serious injuries were reported.