A local psychiatrist could receive 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine if convicted of prescription fraud. David Walter Massie, 59, was indicted last week on a single count of conspiracy to distribute Oxycontin or oxycodone.

A local doctor was arrested Wednesday night after a lengthy drug investigation led to a 30-count indictment against him. Samuel J. Christian, 55, was arrested and taken to the Seneca County Jail after he was served the Seneca County indictment, which includes 24 counts of  aggravated trafficking in drugs, five counts of trafficking in drugs and one count […]

Local law enforcement agencies collaborated this past weekend to crack down on traffic violations and criminal activity. The Ohio Highway Patrol conducted a two-day "Shield Detail" in Marion County in coordination with the Marion City Police Department, METRICH/MARMET Drug Task Force, Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration on Friday and Saturday, according to a OSHP press […]

The next generation of synthetic cannabinoids has turned up in the police crime lab. "In a two-week period, a number of samples came through that I initially wasn't able to identify," crime lab director Tony Tambasco said. According to Tambasco, there were 14 suspected Ecstasy samples. One sample proved to be Ecstasy, while eight others contained a drug commonly […]

Chase Nelson appreciates his new surroundings. The 14-year-old boxer, a freshman-to-be at Ontario High School, was involved in one of several sparring matches Friday at the Friendly House to show off the new boxing ring for a crowd of more than 40 people.