Police Chief Resigns Amidst Controversy Surrounding Raid on Newspaper Office
Marion Police Department Chief of Police Gideon Cody has resigned effective immediately following his suspension amid a controversial raid at the Marion County Record and two other locations. The raid, which involved the seizure of computers and devices, was based on a search warrant that was later withdrawn. The Marion County Attorney found insufficient evidence to establish a connection between the alleged crime and the places searched. A reporter from the Marion County Record has filed a lawsuit against Cody in connection to the raid.