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August 8, 2017

08/08/17

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Physical control – Matthew O’Brien, 1013 Collins Avenue, $1000 fine, $365 susp., $187 costs, 60 days jail 50 susp., OL susp. 1 yr.
Speeding – Michael L. Miller II, Belle Center, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Speeding – Linda L. Shafer, Rushsylvania, $55 fine, $88 costs.
Speeding – James...

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