Police Beat
May 19, 2026

Police Beat – 5/19/26

By From JT Staff Reports 

Union County Sheriff’s Office reports:

Anthony A. Brooks, 62, of Columbus, was arrested Friday at 2:02 a.m. for an outstanding arrest warrant.  A deputy met with a Columbus Police officer to take Brooks into custody, and he was transported to the Marysville Police Department.

Steven D. Jordan, 51, ...

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