Friday, Feb. 14 (Happy Valentine’s Day)
Loud in the name of love
An excessive noise complaint was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office coming from a business in Trimble Township.
Deputies were dispatched and patrolled the area and found no criminal activity.
Jacket weather
During the afternoon, the Ohio University Police Department took a report for a stolen jacket at College Green.
The incident and offense were recorded as a theft offense and were found to be false.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Backseat driver necessary
OUPD issued a traffic citation to an individual in a parking lot by Clippinger Lab during a traffic stop.
The individual violated a temporary permit’s instructions and failed to have the required lights on while operating the vehicle.
Just a prank, bruh
A 911 call from Mound Street in Chauncey was left open, causing deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office to be dispatched.
Once on scene, deputies learned juveniles were playing with a phone and no emergency took place. Deputies returned to patrol.
Sunday, Feb. 16
It was just a scratch man
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle crash took place at Main Street in Glouster. It was reported the parties involved were about to possibly fight.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the scene to secure it until the Ohio State Highway Patrol could arrive to further investigate the scene.
Monday, Feb. 17
Warrant is still hanging around
At East First Street in The Plains, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary that had just taken place.
Deputies took a report and then patrolled the area. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect; however, they were able to identify who the suspect was. The suspect is a man with multiple warrants.
Tied up dog
At Alderman Road, a dog was reported to be tied up and injured, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies then located the dog and discovered an injury on its neck, which was not due to the collar. The dog, however, seemed to be healthy and in good spirits.
Deputies then told the owner of the situation who immediately attended to the dog’s injuries.
Trespass to attempt a fight
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report for trespassing and threatening behavior at Fossil Rock Road in Shade.
Deputies met with the complainant who said the neighbor was trespassing on his property and was trying to start a fight.
The suspect was then determined to be trespassing and issued a trespass complaint.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Just a note to self
On Crestview Drive in The Plains, a caller reported someone broke into their vehicle, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
The caller, however, did not want to file a report but wanted to document the incident.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
About your extended car warranty…
According to OUPD, a report was taken by officers in the evening at Jefferson Hall.
An individual was being extorted from money through social media, according to the report.
Too little too late
A well-being check on a woman in The Plains was performed by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
At the scene, deputies met a neighbor who said the woman was already in jail. Half an hour later, the caller called to say the woman was safe and did not need any further assistance.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Going ghost mode
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Athens County Sheriff’s Office to receive help locating a resident.
At the residence, deputies noticed no footprints in the snow, no lights and the windows frosted over. Deputies attempted to knock and announce their presence but did not come into contact with anyone. Deputies then resumed patrol.
