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Police Blotter: Sheriff’s office investigates stolen marijuana plants, runaway baby

Young, wild and free

Deputies responded to West Main Street in Glouster Sept. 26 in reference to juveniles riding minibikes on the roadway, according to the Athens County Sheriff's Office. 

Deputies were informed of an alleged assault on one of the juveniles, according to the Sheriff's Office. A report was taken, and an investigation is pending at this time.

Bumper cars

Deputies assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol Sept. 26 for an injury traffic accident on U.S. Route 50 near United Lane in Athens, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating this traffic accident.

Fashion-forward

Deputies received a complaint from Athens County Municipal Courts Sept. 27 about a subject cutting off his ankle monitor, according to the Sheriff's Office.

A report was created, and a warrant has been placed for the subject’s arrest.

Who let the dogs out?

Deputies responded to Lexington Avenue in Chauncey Sept. 27 in reference to two small dogs possibly attacking a woman, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies spoke to neighbors but could not locate the female or the canines, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Who let the dogs out? Pt. 2

Deputies responded to Laurel Lane in Athens for a dog bite Sept. 29, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

The owner said the dog slipped its collar off before going to the neighbor's property, where it bit a woman multiple times, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

Honey, where are my marijuana plants?

Deputies were called to Main Street in Millfield for a report of marijuana plants Sept. 29, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The caller stated that 10 plants were taken sometime throughout the evening. There are no known suspects at this time, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Boss baby

Deputies responded to The Plains Sept. 28 in reference to a report of a juvenile running around unattended wearing a diaper, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies patrolled the area both on foot and in vehicles but could not locate the juvenile. A drone was used but was also unable to locate the juvenile, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

Fight club

Deputies responded to The Plains for a report of a disturbance involving a man with a knife Sept. 29, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Units spoke with involved parties, finding that threats and physical altercations had taken place with no serious injuries, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The man was charged with aggravated menacing and transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

Honesty is the best policy

Deputies were informed Sept. 29 that two individuals were at the Sheriff's Office and wanted to turn themselves in, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

A woman, 29, and a man, 49, were arrested on a felony warrant out of Athens County. Deputies transported both individuals to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

B-U-S-T-E-D

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force concluded an extended investigation into a drug trafficking organization Wednesday in the area following the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of two suspects, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The Athens County Special Response Team served a warrant on Fox Lake Road in Athens, where multiple people were detained. The home was secured and turned over to Detectives with the Task Force, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

What does this button do?

Ohio University Police Department officers responded to Jefferson Hall on Ohio University’s campus after a fire alarm sounded on Thursday, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The report found that a pull station activated the fire alarm. OUPD and the Athens Fire Department found no signs of an emergency, but they are investigating criminal mischief and tampering with a safety device, according to the Sheriff's Office.

I’m Batman

OUPD officers arrested an individual at Peden Stadium for underage consumption of an intoxicating beverage and possessing a fictitious identification card, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

Merica

Deputies responded to the area of U.S. Route 33 near state Route 682 on Thursday in reference to a Blue Toyota Tundra driving with red, white and blue flashing lights, according to the Sheriff's Office. 

Deputies patrolled the area but were unable to locate the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office.

More information regarding police reports and safety can be found on the Athens County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

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