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

Police Blotter: Alleged shots, “Shell” shocking event

Friday, December 27

A little help

The Athens Sheriff’s Office responded after an individual locked themself out of their home on Braun Street in Glouster.

While en route, deputies were informed that the individual was able to get inside, and they were no longer needed.

Wrong way buddy

A vehicle was seen driving on the wrong way of the road in Albany after it entered the town area, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. 

Deputies were dispatched and patrolled the area. They did not observe any vehicle causing issues.

Saturday, December 28

Don’t park there

A caller at Penn Street, Glouster filed a trespassing complaint. The caller reported that someone pulled into their driveway. When asked to leave, the individual said something vulgar and left.

After patrolling the area, the Athens County Sheriff’s deputies were unable to find the person, so they returned to patrol.

Firework

A complaint of fireworks being set off near South Sixth Street in Jacksonville was filed. After patrolling the area, it was determined the fireworks were being set off in the parking lot of The Eagles.

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies were unable to locate any responsible individual(s).

Sunday, December 29

Supposed shots

At Old State Route 56, New Marshfield, deputies responded to an alleged shooting. Once on scene, deputies spoke to several individuals and witnesses involved. It was determined no evidence was present of shots being fired nor a firearm being involved.

No action was further required according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Monday, December 30

Assist

Meigs County Sheriff’s Office had a man in their custody with a warrant out of Athens County. At the county line, deputies from both sheriff’s offices met and transferred the man across county lines.

The man was then transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, according to a press release from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Tuesday, December 31

“Shell” shocking event

A female found someone egged her vehicle while she was at work in Coolville. This incident was reported to the Athens Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to do a property damage report.

Unruly juvenile

A juvenile was being unruly at West Robinson Road in Coolville, and deputies responded. Once on scene, deputies were told that the juvenile had anger issues and thoughts of self-harm.

The juvenile was transported to the hospital for medical treatment by deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Wednesday, January 1 (Happy New Years!)

Cyberthreats

The complainant from Chauncey reported to the Athens Sheriff’s Office that they were receiving Facebook threats and harassment.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they spoke to the complainant and two witnesses. Deputies discovered the complainant and witnesses were also sending threats and harassing the other involved person.

Deputies told the complainant to block the other involved person and cease any further contact, according to a press release.

Crashing into the year

A vehicle crashed on U.S. Route 33 in Nelsonville. Athens County Sheriff’s deputies found those who were involved had minor injuries with no medical treatment being necessary.

The vehicle was towed from the scene and those involved received a ride from deputies.

Thursday, January 2

Call me maybe

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to May Avenue in Chauncey due to a harassment complaint regarding a phone number.

After speaking to the complainant, deputies advised them to block the number. No further action was required.

Wrong way again buddy

Another vehicle was reported going the wrong way on U.S. Route 50 near Enlow Road.

Deputies responded and patrolled the area; however, the vehicle was gone.

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