Galion man arrested by FBI task force

A 35-year-old Galion man will be making an appearance in Crawford County Municipal Court today following his arrest on Thursday.

By September 4, 2015 4:27 am

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A 35-year-old Galion man will be making an appearance in Crawford County Municipal Court today following his arrest on Thursday.

Marcus Williams is facing felony charges for possession of criminal tools, importuning and disseminating materials harmful to juveniles.

According to a report in the Galion Inquirer, Williams was arrested by members of an FBI task force and Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents as a result of an ongoing investigation into online child solicitation. Williams was arrested at a residence on East Church Street.

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