SOUTHWICK – Marshall, the Southwick Fire Department’s inflatable mascot, has been found. After a suspect emailed Fire Chief Russ Anderson last week that he had Marshall, it was demanded that there be a $500 ransom and the money would have to go towards the Our Community Food Pantry in Southwick.
On Monday, Southwick firefighter Jessica Bishop met with Sally Munson of the food pantry and handed Munson a check that totaled over $800 that went towards the food pantry.
According to Bishop, the money raised came from local businesses, both the Southwick Fire and Police Associations, and private donations. Brownie Troop 12664 also held a tag sale and raised just under $100 in their efforts.
Sally Munson, Chief Anderson, Bishop, and Select Board Clerk Joe Deedy are seen with the check that was from the money raised that went towards the food pantry. (Photo from Jessica Bishop)
As Det. Landis found Marshall to be in good health and also based on the good nature of the suspect’s request for the money to go towards the food pantry, no charges are expected to be pressed.
Det. Landis is expected to have a statement ready regarding the situation. Updates will be made shortly as the investigation is near its end.
Marshall can now be seen back at his original spot, outside the Southwick Fire Department, and continuing to help promote fire prevention for the month of October
