Police Beat
December 31, 2025

Police Beat – 12/31/25

By From JT Staff Reports 

From Marysville Division of Police reports:

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Kenmore Crossing at 4:29 p.m., Monday, for a well-being check and the case is closed.

Melanie Stevens, 50, of Marysville, was cited on West Seventh Street and Linden Street Monday for driving without paying reins...

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