Crime & Safety

Marion Man Charged with Intent to Cause Sexual Abuse, Child Endangerment

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Benjamin Allan Etzel, of Marion, was charged by Marion Police with child endangerment and assault with the intent to cause sexual abuse.

Law enforcement arrested Etzel close to noon on Sept. 17 at his residence on 18th Avenue.

Police records show that no injuries were connected to the assault/sexual abuse charge.

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The relationship between Etzel and the victim, among other details of the case, are not yet known.

Assault with the intent to cause sexual abuse that does not cause injury is an aggravated misdemeanor.

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