Gun shots were fired when a group of individuals tried to steal marijuana plants from a residence in Athens County.
Gun shots were fired during an attempted marijuana theft in Athens County on Tuesday.
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According to a news release sent out by the Athens County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a residence on Monk Road for a suspicious person and possible shots fired.
When deputies arrived at the residence, the investigation revealed that Chris Simms, 47 of Nelsonville, Phillip Simms, 49 of Athens, and Cindy Mender, 52 of Nelsonville, went to the residence on Monk Road and attempted to steal the alleged marijuana plants growing on the property.
Chris and the caller — who was not named in the report — shot warning shots at each other.
After the investigation, all three alleged robbers were charged with aggravated robbery.
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