Friday, March 21
Barking up the wrong road
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling Oakdale Road in Glouster and observed two dogs in the roadway.
After stopping, deputies informed the owner the dogs needed to be put on leashes because the dogs were blocking the road.
Saturday, March 22
Fundraiser flare-up
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to North Plains Road to a fundraiser being held by a fire department. The complainant said the event caused a traffic hazard.
After speaking to the complainant, the deputies returned to patrol.
The case of the mysterious yell
According to a report from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, a person was heard yelling for help around East First Street in The Plains.
After receiving the report, deputies patrolled the area in their cruisers and on foot. They also spoke with multiple people in the area who were outside.
Deputies were unable to find the source of the yelling and determine if it was actually for help.
Harassment case in the books
An individual on state Route 78 in Glouster called the Athens County Sheriff’s Office to report a Facebook harassment incident.
After the deputies had investigated, no threats were found and the caller was informed how to obtain a protection order if needed. Deputies took a report and returned to patrol.
Sunday, March 23
Possible body part
A call was received by the Athens County Sheriff's Office reporting the caller’s cat had possibly brought a body part into the caller’s home in Coolville.
Deputies went to the home to discover that no body part was present. After speaking to the caller, deputies determined they did not meet the criteria for a mental health evaluation. Deputies returned to patrol.
Bouncing out of control
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, a dispute between two parties took place at a basketball game at Federal Hocking Elementary.
Once the deputies arrived at the scene, they spoke to school staff. The staff said the dispute was over one party not being able to visit a child, and all parties left the property.
Monday, March 24
Dog found, but dinner's gone
A complaint of a possible theft on West Third Street in The Plains was reported to Athens County Sheriff’s Office where a box of food from a freezer and a dog were missing.
The dog was found at the Athens County Dog Shelter, and deputies took a report for the missing box of food.
Dog attack
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, an individual called to report his girlfriend was attacked by one of their dogs at their home on Chase Road in Albany.
The individual later called again to inform the office his girlfriend had stopped answering her phone and was most likely in the kitchen.
Deputies responded and found the woman was safe but covered in multiple non-life-threatening wounds.
Tuesday, March 25
Unknown gunshot sounds
Gunshot sounds were reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office coming from around Mill Street in Chauncey.
Residents told deputies they also heard the gunshot sounds but did not know where they came from. After patrolling, the deputies could not determine where the sound came from.
Wednesday, March 26
Milkshake meltdown
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Wooten Road in Athens for a domestic complaint.
At the scene, deputies learned the dispute was over a milkshake being thrown away. The involved parties agreed not to throw away any more milkshakes.
Thursday, March 27
Gasoline required
While patrolling U.S. Route 50, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office units observed a disabled vehicle near the Albany rest area.
The units then helped the driver obtain gasoline at a local gas station.
“Key”napper
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a Glouster resident’s keys possibly being stolen.
Deputies unsuccessfully attempted to contact the person the caller said had the keys. The deputies then informed the caller to contact the Glouster Police Department for any updates.
