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An Ohio University police patrol car sits at the top of Morton Hill in Athens, Sept. 28, 2024.

Police Blotter: Possible gunshots? And more gunshots?

Saturday, November 2

Missing signage

The Ohio University Police Department received a call from Wilson Hall Nov. 2 around 3 p.m. for theft of a sign, according to OUPD.

OUPD took a report, and no further action was taken.

Halloween safety

Athens County Sheriff’s Office Deputies began patrolling Converse Street Nov. 2 in Chauncey while kids were trick-or-treating after receiving calls of a reckless driver.

Deputies found no one recklessly driving, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Sunday, November 3

Deputies on patrol

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office observed a suspicious vehicle sitting at Athens High School on patrol Nov. 3, according to the Sheriff’s Office. 

Deputies contacted the individuals who said they would be leaving the area. Units then resumed patrol, according to a press release.

Harassment complaint

After receiving a harassment complaint, deputies responded to state Route 682 Nov. 3, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Once at the scene, deputies were told the individual just left in an unknown direction.

An unsuccessful attempt was made to try to locate the individual, according to the Sheriff’s Office. 

Monday, November 4

It’s mine!

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded Nov. 4 to a neighbor dispute on Deer Track Lane in Athens and found that they were arguing about a shared driveway, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The issue ended up being civil in nature and deputies told both parties to stay separate.

Possible gunshots

Dispatch deployed deputies Nov. 4 to North Coolville Ridge Road in Athens after reports of gunshots, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The deputies proceeded to patrol the area and set up stationery.

No gunshots were heard and deputies returned on patrol, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Tuesday, November 5

Report of potential gunshots

A call reported the sound of gunshots Tuesday in The Plains. Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded, looked into the matter and patrolled, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The origin of the sound remains unknown, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

NO! IT’S MINE!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a fight in Glouster Tuesday. Units found that two juveniles were in a fight over a cell phone charger.

The mother said she did not need any further help with the two juveniles, and units returned to patrol, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Wednesday, November 6

Child endangerment

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office went Wednesday to The Plains to serve an arrest warrant, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Deputies arrested a person for two charges of endangering children, both felonies in the 2nd degree and the 3rd degree.

The person was taken to Southeast Ohio Regional Jail in Nelsonville with no issue.

Harassment report taken

Around 8 p.m. Wednesday, OUPD took a report of possible telecommunication harassment for harassing messages sent on social media.

The case is considered unfounded, according to OUPD.

Let me in!

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about an intoxicated person knocking on a family member’s door Thursday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Once they arrived, it was discovered the person left before law enforcement arrived on the scene.

The family member said no physical assault took place and only verbally, according to a press release. Deputies then returned to patrol.

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