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Police Blotter: dog attack reported, ID and bank statement stolen from mailbox

Back and Forth

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Dixon Road, in Coolville, on report of a suspicious vehicle. 

The caller said a vehicle was driving back and forth on Dixon Road and was worried the driver was looking to steal items. 

Deputies patrolled the area but made no contact with the vehicle. 

Stolen Account

The sheriff’s office was contacted by an Amesville resident who reported his bank account had been hacked. 

The resident said a large amount of money was taken from the account. 

The case is currently under investigation. 

Car on Fire 

Deputies from the sheriff’s office responded to State Route 550, in Amesville, on report of a damaged vehicle. 

The person who reported the incident said his car was damaged when someone lit a cardboard box on fire and put it in his vehicle. 

Mailbox Theft

A resident of Cooper Road, in Athens, reported someone stole his ID and bank statement from his mailbox, according to the sheriff’s office. 

Deputies took a report and provided the male options for how to prevent mail from being stolen in the future. 

Unconscious People 

Deputies from the sheriff's office received a report of an unconscious male and female in a vehicle in Millfield. 

When deputies arrived, it was determined the male had a warrant out for his arrest. He was subsequently arrested. 

Dog Fight 

The sheriff's office received a report from a resident on Five Points Road, in New Marshfield, who said her dog was attacked by a “neighboring” dog. 

Deputies responded to the scene and noticed the dog had injuries from the attack. The owner of the neighboring dog was unreachable at the time. 

The Dog Warden will be continuing the investigation.

That’s Not Your Car

The sheriff’s office received a report of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. 

The caller explained she had let a man use her car who had since been arrested. She alleged the man’s girlfriend was driving a vehicle without permission. 

Deputies made contact with all involved parties and the vehicle was returned to the owner. 

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