Police Beat
February 2, 2026

Police Beat – 2/2/26

By From JT Staff Reports 

From Marysville Division of Police reports:

Morgan W. S. Brey, 47, of Marysville, was cited for FRA/non compliance suspension and assured clear distance stemming from a property damage crash. At 10:18 a.m., Friday, Brey was driving a 2008 Nissan Sentra west on Fifth Street at the intersection of Plum...

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From Marysville Division of Police reports: An officer responded to a parking lot in the 17800 block of Route 31 at 12:08 a.m., Tuesday, for a report of criminal mischief. The case is closed. A case i...
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From Marysville Division of Police reports: In the 200 block of Prairie Drive on Monday, an officer responded to a home for a reported violation of a protection order at 3:33 p.m. The case is closed. ...
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From Marysville Division of Police reports: Alexander Glenn, 27, of Marysville, was cited for operation at a stop sign following a property damage crash. At 7:58 p.m., Wednesday, Glenn was driving a 2...
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