Too engrossed in nature
A cell phone was found on the bike path near The Plains, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
An individual stopped a deputy to return the phone. The phone was collected and entered into evidence.
Maybe he was colorblind?
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported to Guysville in response to a suspicious vehicle.
Officers did not find anything when they patrolled the area, but they did stop a vehicle for a stop sign violation. No further action was necessary.
Better safe than sorry
The Explosive Detection Canine Team was sent to Gallia County in reference to a bomb threat, according to the Ohio University Police Department.
Zero Dollar Tree
A shoplifting incident at the Dollar Tree in The Plains was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Upon arrival, deputies identified the suspect and escorted him out of the store. As of last week, criminal charges are pending.
Let them live
Juveniles playing in the road on state Route 329 in Stewart were reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Once deputies arrived, they told the kids to move out of the road. No further action was necessary.
There’s no place like home
A suspicious female on Hebbardsville Road was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies talked to the woman, who told officers she was lost. Deputies then gave her a ride to the City of Athens.
Baker is a wild place to be
An unruly child at Baker University Center was reported to the Ohio University Police Department.
OUPD assisted the Nelsonville Police Department with the minor.
Something you never want to lose
A stolen firearm was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
As of Saturday, a report was filed and is under review.
Collab!
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office stepped out with the Athens Police Department on Court Street together. No assistance was necessary.
Lost and found
A woman on Ohio Avenue in The Plains called the Athens County Sheriff’s Office to report stolen property found.
The woman told deputies that she found a jacket in her yard when taking her dog outside. Officers collected the jacket and placed it into evidence.
Just doin’ my job
A trespass complaint on North Plains Road in The Plains was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
The caller told officers that a customer was yelling at the owner of the business and making threats.
Upon arrival, deputies served the customer with a trespass complaint, and no further action was required.
Pew pew pew
Gunshots heard in the area of state Route 550 in Athens were reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived, they spoke with multiple people who said they did not hear anything. Many others outside seemed not to be in distress or need assistance either, so no further action was necessary.
