Friday, March 14
Perfect time for a walk
A man was reported walking in the middle of state Route 682 near the Waltz Bar, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded and made contact with the man. It was determined the man was under the influence and was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication and underage consumption.
The man was then transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
Funny prank gone wild
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Carl Drive in The Plains for a person needing assistance with unlocking finger cuffs.
Once on the scene, the deputies met with the person with the cuffs on and attempted to unlock it with their handcuff keys. The person was then advised to visit the emergency room to remove the finger cuffs.
Saturday, March 15
“Baahhh” time
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of goats escaping their pen at Rock Street in Coolville.
After speaking to the owner, deputies discovered the goats were put back in their pens.
Out of sight, out of mind — unless it’s in my garage
A breaking and entering occurred on state Route 13 in Glouster and deputies were dispatched to the scene, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies arrived to find two individuals in a garage and spoke to them and the caller. An investigation then took place, and it was discovered the matter was civil.
Before returning to patrol, the deputies explained the proper steps to all parties.
Sunday, March 16
An electrifying crime
Ohio University Police Department officers went to Crawford Hall for the theft of an electric bike.
A report was taken, and the incident was cited as a theft offense.
Drug deal
According to the Athens County Sheriff's Office, a request for assistance was received from the Perry County Sheriff’s Office for a drug deal.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to the village of Corning to discover a man with several active warrants was involved.
After speaking to residents, the complainants and neighbors, deputies could not locate the wanted man.
Monday, March 17
Shortcuts aren’t always good
Around 9 a.m., a woman was issued a citation from an OUPD deputy for failing to stop at a stop sign on South Green Drive.
The incident and offense type was listed as a traffic stop.
Too many strikes
A man was arrested at Irvine Hall for having outstanding warrants, according to a report from OUPD.
The incident occurred around mid-afternoon, and the individual was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Tuesday, March 18
Size does matter
While on patrol on Mine Road in Carbondale, Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies saw a trailer frame blocking the public roadway.
The property owner said he was trying to find a large enough vehicle to tow the trailer frame. No further action was needed.
Holding it for a friend
According to an Athens County Sheriff’s Office report, an abandoned cell phone was located at a property on Carol Lane in The Plains.
The phone was then collected by deputies and put into evidence.
Wednesday, March 19
Nevermind
A car crash occurred on Houston Road in Coolville, and the Athens County Sheriff’s Office was called to help the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigate the crash where a person was causing problems.
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, the help request was canceled while en route. Deputies went back to patrolling.
Thursday, March 20
Triple whammy
While Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies patrolled Oakdale Road in Glouster, a vehicle was observed being driven with expired registration.
Units then conducted a traffic stop and found the driver had active felony warrants in Licking County. The driver was then arrested without incident.
A subsequent search of the vehicle then followed with a stolen firearm being located. At the time of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office’s report’s release, additional charges were being requested.
