Friday, Feb. 21
Darn kids
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 hang-up call came from Harper Street in The Plains.
Deputies then responded, made contact with a father and determined his children were playing with a cell phone.
A cover up
The Ohio University Police Department received a report for a smoke alarm being covered up at Hoover House.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Can I speak to your other, other, other manager?
Deputies received a call from a man regarding being overcharged on his credit card, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
The man was advised that the matter was civil in nature and that he should use the proper avenues for his complaint.
The wet bandits
Vandalism was reported at MacKinnon Hall, according to OUPD.
The report noted multiple areas of a restroom that had been damaged by over $1,000.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Dog days
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an inactive dispute over car keys at Cemetery Road.
Once on scene, the complainant said her husband had taken her mother’s vehicle keys and refused to give them back. While investigating, deputies found the keys in the vehicle but also multiple unregistered canines on the property.
The deputies issued a citation to the complainant for Failure to File Application for Registration of Dog.
Early bird gets the worm
On state Route 56 in New Marshfield, a noise complaint was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived at the scene, an individual advised they had been cutting down a tree earlier and now had the tree secured.
Deputies asked the individual to stop cutting until daylight hours, which the individual agreed to.
Monday, Feb. 24
Possible gun
A motorist reported seeing a car stopped in the middle of the road near a cemetery off McDougal Road. After checking on the driver, the motorist reported seeing a man nodding off and a gun in the man’s hand, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Units then went to McDougal Road and Millfield Road to patrol for the man, but they were unable to locate the suspect.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Truck versus tractor trailer accident
A truck versus tractor trailer accident occurred at Beckler Road, according to a report from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol with the scene and investigation before returning to patrol.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Dog bite
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, a report was made for an individual receiving a canine bite at Blossom Lane in The Plains.
Deputies arrived at the scene, spoke with the complainant and took a report. The report was then sent to the Athens County Dog Warden for further follow-up.
Third party request
A man approached the Athens County Sheriff’s Office at the Little General in Albany to request a tow truck. The man’s car had broken down in the parking lot.
Without incident, a tow truck was then contacted.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Car - 1, Deputy - 0
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a man being locked out of his vehicle.
An attempt was made to unlock the vehicle but was unsuccessful.
Hold up, that ain’t me
A woman advised the Athens County Sheriff’s Office Deputies that her ex-girlfriend was posting false statements and pretending to be her on social media.
At the time of the Thursday Athens County Sheriff’s Office Media Release, a report was taken, and an investigation is pending.
