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WELCOME TO THE MARION COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

On behalf of the men and women of the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, welcome to our website. Here you will find information about our current initiatives, as well as helpful information on accessing the many resources our office offers, from community prosecution to fighting gangs.

It is my goal as your prosecutor to make Marion County a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. Our prosecutors are essential to keeping our county safe. However, we can't do it alone. We hope to engage you in our collective efforts to prevent crime in our community, by becoming involved in public safety initiatives in your neighborhoods.

I look forward to working with you to make a difference.

Sincerely,

Terry Curry, Marion County Prosecutor

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2011 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry took the oath of office at midnight on January 1, 2011. During his first year in office, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) undertook aggressive tactics to prosecute those involved in guns, gangs, drugs, violent crimes, and white collar crimes. The MCPO also renewed its commitment to the Community Prosecution Division, which serves as the main link between the MCPO and Marion County’s citizens. Below are some of the highlights of the Curry Administration’s first year.

Gangs, Guns, and Violent Crime:

The first homicide of the year occurred at 12:45 a.m. on January 1, 2011. A 20 year-old college football star was gunned down in front of his grandmother’s house for telling the alleged shooter to move his car. Throughout the year, the men and women of the MCPO Major Case Division worked tirelessly to curb the senseless violence which continues to plague our community.

• On January 12, Prosecutor Curry...continue reading