Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced that Marty L. Banter, a 53‑year‑old man from Marion, Indiana, was arrested in Mason, Ohio, on Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on multiple felony charges.
Charges stem from violent incidents at a local market
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a domestic‑violence call at Cumberland Market, located at 1026 Massachusetts Avenue in Marion, around 5:41 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. The victim, Banter’s estranged wife, reported that he entered the business, struck her with a baseball bat, and then pursued her with a knife. She received treatment for her injuries at Marion Health.
Investigators say Banter fled the scene before deputies arrived, driving a silver 2007 Chevrolet truck. He was already wanted for a separate domestic‑violence incident at the same market on Oct. 23, during which he allegedly pointed a handgun at the victim and threatened her before leaving the premises.
Warrant and felony charges
A warrant issued on Oct. 30 charged Banter with intimidation with a deadly weapon (Level 5 felony) and pointing a loaded firearm (Level 6 felony), with bond set at $20,000. Grant County Prosecutor Scott Hunt later added the following charges:
- Attempted murder – Level 1 felony
- Two counts of intimidation – Level 5 felonies
- Two counts of domestic battery with a deadly weapon – Level 5 felonies
- Strangulation – Level 6 felony
These charges reflect the seriousness of the alleged attacks and the threat to the victim’s safety.
Arrest in Ohio and extradition
Law‑enforcement officials located Banter in Mason, Ohio, and detained him on the outstanding Indiana warrants. During a court hearing on Monday, Banter waived extradition, and detectives are returning him to Indiana to face the charges. He is being held without bond pending further court proceedings.
The investigation and apprehension involved multiple agencies, including Fairmount Police, Gas City Police, Indiana State Police, and law‑enforcement officers from the Mason, Ohio, area.
Community response
Local officials emphasized the importance of swift action in domestic‑violence cases and urged victims to seek help immediately. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents that resources are available through local shelters and hotlines for those experiencing abuse.
Domestic‑violence advocates in the region have called for continued vigilance and stronger protective measures to ensure the safety of families and to hold perpetrators accountable.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
