Court News
July 17, 2021

07/17/21

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Marked lanes – John N. Owens, Pataskala, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs.
Seat belt – Samantha R. Shafer, Bellefontaine, $30 fine, $91 costs.
Speeding – Abdullah M. Alqahtani, 201 Professional Pkwy, Apt 313, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Marked lanes – Eric G. ...

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