Court News
April 16, 2024

4/16/24

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Physical control – Robbie G. Lemaster, 11780 Askins Road, $750 fine, $365 susp., $113 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr.
Dogs at large – Scott M. Rowe, 321 West Third St., $250 fine, $159.20 costs, 30 days jail susp.
Persist disorderly conduct – David R. Dickerson, Magne...

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