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6 Arrests on Saturday

Sunday, March 1, 2026
Today's Overview
20incidents
85%non-violent

The first two hours of Saturday produced half the day's arrests, all DUI-related, including one driver on Marine Dr who also had an outstanding warrant. After 2:30 AM, activity slowed until a shoplifting report in York around 10 AM.

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