New Marysville ordinance allows police to make arrests for public drug use

The ordinance prohibits the use of controlled substances in public without a prescription.

The city passed the ordinance back in December of 2022.

“We’re really trying to protect the public here and help get people who have a narcotics issue some help,” police chief Erik Scairpon said. “We need some kind of an incentive measure, that is primarily the reason behind a criminal justice approach to these things.

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