Friday, February 28
Failed location attempt
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to locate a vehicle at Chauncey Park.
A man in need of a well-being check drove the vehicle. The caller said the man’s phone had been pinged at the park, and they were in communication with him.
The man and his vehicle could not be located.
Sunday, March 2
Wrong house
While the Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling West Union Street, an individual advised units that an intoxicated man was attempting to break into a business.
Deputies arrived at the business and surveyed the suspect. Once deputies from the Athens City Police Department arrived on the scene, they took the man into custody.
Monday, March 3
Another person's trash is trash
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, a report was filed for an abandoned RV located at a property at Long Run Road near Strouds Run State Park. The caller said a previously evicted resident left the RV at the property.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office advised the caller to see what action could be taken through court or their attorney with the matter already going through the court system.
Tuesday, March 4
Verbal dispute
A report for a domestic dispute was filed by a caller who said she could hear her neighbors in a dispute at Union Lane in The Plains, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
The woman involved said the dispute was only verbal, and nothing was physical. Deputies took no further action and returned to patrol.
Wednesday, March 5
Can I live here now, friend?
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a call that a woman at West First Street in The Plains had locked herself out of her residence.
Once on the scene, deputies tried unsuccessfully to help the woman unlock her residence. The woman then received a ride to a friend’s house until she could get a spare key.
Thursday, March 6
Making a splash
Around midnight, a report was received by the Ohio University Police Department for the destruction of a water fountain at Treudley Hall.
The incident was cited as criminal mischief.
Friday, March 7
That’s fire!
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to assist with a fire in Chauncey near state Route 682 and Upper River Road.
At the scene, a report was taken, and it was determined to be an illegal burning complaint. An investigation is pending, according to a press release.
Sunday, March 9
Gotta quiet down, womp, womp
At Levering Road in Nelsonville, a report was received by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office for a loud party on a porch.
Contact was made with several people on the porch who all agreed to take the activities inside for the night.
Rocky situation
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, an individual was reported for suspicious activity at South Rodehaver Road.
Deputies located the individual and discovered the individual carrying two bags full of rocks. The individual then was given a courtesy ride to a Marathon gas station in Guysville.
Monday, March 10
Someone wanted to go on a joyride
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to state Route 13 in Glouster for a theft report. The caller said her four-wheeler and dirt bike were stolen over the weekend.
Currently, the case is under investigation.
Tuesday, March 11
False alarm
An alarm was going off at a residence in Glouster, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Once deputies arrived on the scene, deputies spoke with the property owner, who said it was a faulty alarm. Deputies continued on patrol.
Thursday, March 13
‘Ruff’ day
A report of a neighbor dispute over dogs running off of their owners property at Dowler Ridge Road in New Marshfield, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Once deputies were on the scene, they advised both parties to keep the dogs on leashes and on their properties.
