The City of Marion Illinois Police Department

**Armed/Barricaded-Domestic Battery Incident**

The Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion will be conducting a Full-Scale Exercise on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 1pm to 4 pm.

This exercise is to test the Airport’s Emergency Plan and Response to a simulated airplane crash. You will see various emergency response vehicles on the airfield and in the surrounding areas.

This is an EXERCISE and not a real emergency event.

Please do not report the EXERCISE as an emergency on social media or notify 911.

Thank you so much.

WCEMA Staff

We appreciate your support, American Shield Roofing!

Congratulations to the newly promoted, Sergeant Sloan. We look forward to seeing him lead and mentor as Marion’s newest patrol supervisor!

Marion Police Department Arrests Suspect Following Vehicle Burglary Investigation

MARION, IL — On May 24, 2026, at approximately 2:56 a.m., officers with the Marion Police Department responded to a reported vehicle burglary at a hotel located in the 2600 block of West Main Street in Marion.

Hotel staff reported observing a female subject in the parking lot checking vehicle door handles before allegedly entering an unlocked vehicle and removing a bag. Surveillance footage captured the incident, and officers quickly relayed the suspect vehicle description to patrol units in the area.

A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle at a nearby business on West Main Street. During the investigation, 51-year-old Misty Grady admitted to taking the bag from the vehicle. Officers recovered the stolen property, and all belongings were returned to the victim.

During a consensual search of the suspect vehicle, officers located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Field testing indicated a presumptive positive result for methamphetamine.

Grady was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Williamson County Jail.

Grady was cited for the following offenses:

• Vehicle Burglary
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The vehicle involved was towed from the scene, and all evidence related to the investigation was secured.

The Marion Police Department reminds residents to lock vehicle doors and avoid leaving valuables inside unattended vehicles.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

No further information is being released at this time.

We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the wonderful students from Lincoln Elementary School to the Marion Police Department. They stopped by with snacks and beautiful handwritten thank you cards just for our officers.

The thoughtfulness, kind words, and big smiles from these amazing kids truly made our day. It means so much to see our community’s youngest members showing appreciation for the men and women who serve and protect them every single day.

Thank you, Lincoln Elementary students, teachers, and families, your kindness didn’t go unnoticed! We’re proud to serve such a caring community.

This week, we honor more than a badge, we honor sacrifice, service, and unwavering commitment.

During National Police Week, the Marion Illinois Police Department proudly recognizes the men and women who put on the uniform every day, answering the call to protect and serve our community. We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and stand in gratitude for those who continue to serve with courage, integrity, and heart.

Behind every call, every shift, and every moment is a commitment to something bigger than ourselves, our neighbors, our families, and our future.

To our officers: thank you for your dedication.
To our community: thank you for your support.

Together, we are stronger.

Adam’s Middle School student council recently paid us a tasty visit! 🫶🏼💙

The Marion Police Department wishes to sincerely thank Carrie Tapley, The Harrison-Bruce Foundation and the Bank of Herrin for the incredible grant they awarded us today. This grant money will be used to purchase a Virtual Training Simulator. This simulator will be an invaluable training aid for Marion PD, and other departments in Williamson County.

Congratulations to Braden Young and Kara Odum, this year’s recipients of the Marion Police Department Scholarship! We’re proud to support two outstanding Marion High School students as they take the next step toward their future.

We wish Braden and Kara continued success in all they pursue, and we want to extend our best wishes to all 2026 graduating MHS seniors—good luck as you begin this exciting new chapter.

A special thank you to the officers who work year-round to raise funds and make this scholarship possible. Your dedication to our community and its future does not go unnoticed.