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September 27, 2017

09/27/17

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Theft – Heather N. Reck, 836 Collins Avenue, Apt 4, $600 fine, $145 costs, 180 days jail 170 susp.
Domestic violence – Sara E. Payne, Hilliard, $600 fine, $148 costs, 30 days jail 25 susp.
Possess marijuana – Harley Taylor, 925 West Fifth St., Apt 62, $150 fine, $101 costs, OL sus...

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