The Marion Police Department has arrested a man for attempted murder after reportedly holding a gun to a woman's head.
44-year-old Joshua Taylor was issued citations including Attempted Murder, Domestic Battery and Unlawful Use of Weapon by a Felon.
Just after 2 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the 1000 block of Maplewood Street in reference to a “Man with a gun”. They were told a female caller was very frantic and then the line was disconnected.
As police arrived, a man later identified as Taylor, was observed entering a silver vehicle and then driving on the sidewalk at a high rate of speed. Taylor refused to comply with officer commands to stop, but was eventually detained.
Officers back at the Maplewood Street residence found the female victim, who was romantically involved with Taylor. She said Taylor placed a gun to her head, and pulled the trigger, but it did not discharge.
Taylor is awaiting his first court appearance.
