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Fight at Marion County Jail Leads to Two Prisoners Being Charged with Aggravated Battery

Cole Wimberly
Jul 1, 2025 | 10:51 AM
Billberry is on the left, and Hubbard is on the right.

Two prisoners at the Marion County Jail have been arrested for aggravated battery following a fight at the jail over the weekend.

36-year-old Aaron Hubbard of East Gragg in Centralia and 23-year-old Tahj Billberry of South Maple in Centralia are accused of striking a third person in the cell. The alleged victim was treated at Salem Township Hospital and later returned to the jail.

Hubbard were already in custody for theft and Billberry for aggravated battery and mob action.

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