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Goats on the loose, illegal drugs found

Womp, Womp

Athens County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team executed a search warrant on Montrose Avenue for trafficking illegal narcotics Thursday. 

Investigators found cash, firearms and numerous illegal narcotics in bulk including mushrooms, ecstasy and LSD.

Deputies arrested the man for the trafficking and possession of drugs. Further charges will be requested through the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office.

Stranger danger

Athens County Deputies responded to a suspicious person report on Keirns Road in Millfield.

The deputies spoke with the “suspicious person,” who said he was cutting up fallen trees for firewood.

You can run, but you can’t hide

Athens County Deputies responded to a tip about a female with several warrants in The Plains.

The female was arrested and transported to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital for medical clearance. She was then taken to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

Thank you, deputies

Athens County Deputies assisted the Nelsonville Police Department with a male threatening suicide on State Route 78 in Butchel. 

Deputies entered his home to assist with his injuries, and he was transported to the hospital.

Ouch

Athens County Deputies responded to an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound on Spring Street. 

The individual was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Get your own

Athens County Deputies received a tip of the whereabouts of a stolen vehicle.

The vehicle was located and charges are pending.

Getaway ambulance

A domestic dispute was reported in Glouster to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

While deputies were en route, the suspect took pills and was transported to O’Bleness by ambulance.

The suspect will be charged.

Sharing is not caring

A possible stolen vehicle was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office on Gun Club Road in New Marshfield.

Deputies recovered a work truck that was found in the woods and returned to its owner.

You’re just going to leave it there?

Athens County Deputies responded to an abandoned vehicle on Mill Creek Road.

The vehicle was disabled and later towed off the roadway after deputies were unable to locate the owner.

Hello, it’s me

A telecommunications harassment complaint was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim had blocked the numbers that were calling them and the information was logged.

Goats on the loose!

Athens County Deputies were dispatched to Biddyville Road over a complaint of goats on the road.

Deputies were unable to locate the goats, and they contacted the goat owners to let them know.

Poor puppy

A stray dog and possible neglect of other dogs were reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies transported the stray dog to the shelter and informed the case to the Athens County dog warden.

The dog warden found the other dogs were in no immediate danger.

Money, Money, Money

Ohio University Police Department reported a theft at Nelson Commons.

The report was thievery of money from another student’s wallet.

Not cool, man

A report was taken by the Ohio University Police Department for the destruction of property at Sargent Hall.

A student was reported for damaging an exit sign in the building.

Maybe in a few years

Ohio University Police Department issued a court summons to a student for underage offenses at Morton Hall.

The underage student consumed an intoxicating beverage and possessed a fake I.D. card.

This is jumping to conclusions

Athens County Deputies responded to a male wanting to report his vehicle stolen on Harmony Road.

Deputies were informed his wife had taken the vehicle and no further action was taken.

You’ve got (no) mail

A stolen mailbox was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office on Sand Ridge Road.

Deputies attempted to locate the suspect with no further updates.

Keep your hands to yourself

Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dispute on Oak Street in The Plains.

The individuals had engaged in a physical fight and both parties received citations for disorderly conduct by fighting.

Verizon is your friend

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Connett Road in Nelsonville for two 911 hang-up calls.

The homeowner stated that her phone had been acting up and the calls were accidental. 

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