Domestic violence call leads to abduction charges and arrest
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March 23, 2026

Domestic violence call leads to abduction charges and arrest

By From JT Staff Reports 

A Marysville man is in police custody and being charged with abduction and domestic violence after he was arrested early Monday morning.

According to the Marysville Division of Police, officers arrested Omar Barraza, 32, of Marysville, after responding to a report of domestic violence around 4:28 a.m...

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