Police Beat
February 26, 2026

Police Beat – 2/26/26

By From JT Staff Reports 

From Marysville Division of Police reports:

Antwan Johnson, 27, of Columbus, was cited at 2:54 p.m., Tuesday, for prohibited soliciting at 840 Timbers Edge.

Richard A. Monroe, 40, of Mount Victory, was cited for theft from Walmart, 555 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., at 5:20 p.m., Tuesday.

Robert J. Fisher...

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