Marysville Globe, August 09, 2014

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Sports: Marysville gets roller derby team. Page 10.

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Should there be a ban on fireworks in Marysville? Answer at www.marysvilleglobecom. Click on “Opinion” and vote. See results next week.

Health: Teen wants others to understand Lupus. Page 13. Brandon Adam/Staff Photos

K-9 officer Jeff Crippen shows drug dog Rascal to crowd.

Tulalip officers get items ready for those at the Night Out.

Police seek public’s help BY BRANDON ADAM badam@arlingtontimes.com

Business: Historical society honors Carr’s Hardware. Pages 19-20.

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TULALIP — The police can’t do it alone, at least that’s the idea behind Marysville and Tulalip’s annual Night Out Against Crime. “We can’t come full circle without the help of our community partners, businesses and citizens to fully support our policing efforts,” Police Cheif Carlos Echevarria said. “The community is just as much a part of law enforcement.” Tulalip held its fourth annual Night Out Aug. 5 at the Tulalip Amphitheater. Night Out Against Crime encourages community members to speak out against suspicious activity. “National Night Out is to remind us that we hold crooks accountable,” Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary said. “My No. 1 advice to the community is to follow on the foundation of what Night Out is — get to know each other and share info.” Information is the main weapon the community has against crime. “Community awareness and knowledge is power,” Tulalip Police *

“We absolutely have gotten more intel, which has in turn led to more cases being solved.” Ashlynn Danielson, Tulalip police office manager office manager Ashlynn Danielson said. That information can be shared through different methods, one of those being Block Watches, allow a neighborhood to get together and take turns watching for suspicious acts. Marysville has also formed a Business Watch and a volunteer group, Marysville Volunteer Program, which surveys handicap parking, houses, businesses and parks. Citizens should waste no time reporting any kind of fishy activity. “Regardless of how unimportant it may be, always call and explain what they are seeing to the dispatcher,” Echevarria said. “Often times it is

the smaller details that help.” Citizens can always report anonymously. It’s best to have citizens report the crime when it is in progress. “It gives police a better lee-way,” Danielson said. Some red flags for suspicious activity are unfamiliar vehicles and people. Night Out events have proved to be effective curbing community crimes. “I think we’re seeing a lot more community support,” Echevarria said. “The community has been reporting more on a statistical basis.” “We absolutely have gotten more intel, which has in turn led to more cases being solved,” Danielson said. Certain crimes have decreased thanks to crime prevention efforts. According to year-to-date police information compiled by the Marysville Police Department, vehicle theft has decreased to 13 percent of what it once was, and so has burglary, now down 15 percent along with robberies down 19 percent. SEE POLICE, PAGE 2

Debate on fireworks heats up BY STEVE POWELL spowell@marysvilleglobe.com

MARYSVILLE – Despite evidence to the contrary every July 4, more residents favor a ban on fireworks than support continuing them. That is according to an unscientific survey taken the past week by The Marysville Globe. After the City Council discussed options, including a ban, July 28, the Globe asked readers for their opinions. By a wide margin, respondents favored a ban, but the few in opposition were passionate. No ban needed “I am very much against the fireworks ban,” said Ralph Woodall, who had his front yard burned up by a safe and sane firework this year. “We enjoy them every year.” Amy Burt added: “One of the events that the kids in our neighborhood look forward to every year is July 4th. It’s one day a year. I think it’s good for the community as it brings everyone together to share in the fun. We always clean up afterwards, too.” Maribeth Woodall said it’s only once a year, and many organizations benefit from the sale of fireworks. “Let’s not ban all just because of a few,” she says. SEE BAN, PAGE 2

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