Police Beat
February 9, 2026

Police Beat – 2/9/26

By From JT Staff Reports 

From Marysville Division of Police reports:

An officer was dispatched to a home in the 1700 block of Merriwick Crossing at 4:37 p.m., Friday, for a reported dispute. The case is closed.

A case of telecommunication harassment is pending after an officer was sent to a multi-dwelling in the 900 block of ...

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