FAQ's
What time is curfew children under 12 year old?
According to City Code 509.08 Curfew- No minor under the age of twelve years shall loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or upon the public streets, other public places, places of amusement and entertainment, vacant lots or other unsupervised places during the period from darkness to dawn; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection do not apply to a minor accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care of and custody of the minor, or where the minor is upon an emergency errand or legitimate business directed by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor.

What time is curfew children 12 year old and older (under 18)?
According to City Code 509.08 Curfew- No minor under the age of eighteen years shall loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or upon the public streets, other public places, places of amusement and entertainment, vacant lots or other unsupervised places, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. of the following day, official Municipal time; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection do not apply to a minor accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care of and custody of the minor, or where the minor is upon an emergency errand or legitimate business directed by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor.

What number do I call in case of an emergency?
In a true emergency situation, call 9-1-1. For general information, please call our non-emergency number, (937) 645-7300.

Can I get a copy of a police incident or crash report?
Yes. You may print your own copy in the Reports section of our website. You may also obtain an incident or accident report taken by the Marysville Division of Police, please call our Records Bureau at (937) 645-7300 Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The office is closed on holidays.

Do you take fingerprints for employment?
The Marysville Division of Police offers fingerprinting, including electronic submission for background checks through BCI&I and FBI reports/results sent directly to companies or individuals. This service is available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at 1250 W. Fifth Street, Marysville. There is no appointment necessary, but there may be a short wait based on the availability of officers. Individuals should bring a valid government-issued ID. The cost is $32 for BCI, $34 for FBI and $56 for both. Cash in the exact amount, check or credit card are all acceptable forms of payment. Individuals are encouraged to complete a Fingerprint Service Request Form (found in the service provided section of this site) prior to arriving at the Division of Police.

My neighbor’s dog is barking, what can the police do?
Marysville City Code section 505.09 No person shall keep or harbor any dog within the Municipality which, by frequent and habitual barking, howling or yelping, creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the Municipality. Any person who shall allow any dog habitually to remain, be lodged or fed within any dwelling, building, yard or enclosure, which he occupies or owns, shall be considered as harboring such dog. On complaint made to the police of a dog owned or kept in the City, which by barking, biting, howling or in any way or manner disturbing the peace or quiet of any person, the police shall issue a notice of such complaint to the person owning, keeping or permitting such dog to be kept. No person so notified shall neglect to cause such dog to be forthwith placed under such control as will promote such peace and quiet.

Can a speaker be requested for a local citizen group meeting?
Yes. The Division of Police has officers and detectives who can speak on a variety of topics. To request a guest speaker for an upcoming event or meeting, contact the Community Services Bureau Sergeant at 937-645-7300 or pdcsb@marysvilleohio.org.

I’m locked out of my car. Can you help me get into it?
Yes, please contact our Communication Center at 937-645-7300 and they can send an officer to try to assist. Your wait time for an officer to respond will be affected by the calls for service volume at that time.

What are the age restrictions regarding children and car seats?
Children who are in either or both categories of less than 4 years of age OR less than 40 pounds must be in a child restraint safety seat. Children less than 8 years of age, unless they have reached 4’9’’ in height must be in a booster seat. Children who are 8 – 15 years of age must use a seat belt. Please check the Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.81 for more information.

I received a speeding ticket. Can the police department tell me how much I have to pay?
No. If you received a speeding ticket from the Marysville Division of Police, call the Marysville Municipal Clerk of Courts between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (937)644-9102. In some cases, you will receive that information when you are handed the ticket.

My electric is out. Can the police tell me when the power will come back on?
No. Contact your electric provider. DP&L (Dayton Power & Light): 1-877-468-8243 or URE (Union Rural Electric): 1-800-642-1826

Am I required to obtain a solicitor’s permit or license to sell items door to door?
Yes, anyone going door to door in a residential area soliciting funds for goods or services (Selling a product for profit) is required to obtain a solicitor`s permit. Once you obtain the permit, you must conspicuously attach and exhibit the license on the outside of your clothing, and you must present the receipt, showing proof of purchase of the license, when asked. You may not solicit before 8am or after 8pm, or on any holiday as defined in ORC Section 1.14. (No permit is required for those soliciting for non-profit, charitable, or recognized religious organizations; as long as they are not compensated for the soliciting.)

How much does a solicitor`s permit cost, what do I need to bring, where do I fill out the application, etc?
For adults (those over 18 years of age) there is a $75 license fee. Additionally, you must bring a government issued identification with a photo. There is no charge for anyone requiring a permit that is under 18. There is also information requested, such as past soliciting activity and the business federal id number, which is to be supplied on the application. Your fingerprints and photo will be obtained as part of the application process. You must complete the application at least five days prior to the date you wish to start soliciting. Any violation of this ordinance is a minor misdemeanor for the first violation and is a first degree misdemeanor for any subsequent violations.

When will my crash report be ready (for release)?
Officers have anywhere from one-to-five workdays to turn in the initial crash report for public release.

When will my incident/crime report be ready (for release)?
For crime-related reports/incidents, there currently is no time limit on turning the report in for release. Once the report is turned in, the initial report may be available for release but any investigative documents may not be released until a “closed” or “inactive” status is placed on the case.

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