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Police Blotter: Multiple suspects arrested, man hits deer with car

Active Warrant

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Harner Road, in Athens, regarding a tip they received on a possible location for a man with a felony warrant. When deputies arrived they found the man and arrested him without incident.

The man was taken to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

Trespassing?

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Pleasanton Road in Athens regarding a trespassing complaint. When deputies arrived, they learned the landowner had allowed some relatives to live on the property in a mobile home for several years. 

Deputies advised the landowner to seek legal counsel on removing the mobile home and family from the property.

Again?!

A catalytic converter was reported stolen on West Union Street in Athens, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. A report was taken by a deputy following a conversation with the complainant.

Contain Your Dog

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a dog continuously being allowed onto the caller’s land in Trimble Township. Deputies spoke with the dog’s owner and informed them the dog needs to be kept on their own property.

Poor Deer

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office came across an individual who had hit a deer with his car while deputies were on patrol in Dover Township. The only damage to the car was the front license plate holder being knocked off.

No accident report was needed or requested by the driver.

Accidents Happen

Deputies responded to a private property motor vehicle accident on North Plains Road in The Plains, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The accident involved only one vehicle. 

Deputies determined the only damage was to property. A report was taken.

Bold of You to Steal From a Business

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to North Plains Road in The Plains regarding a stolen vehicle report from a business. Deputies responded to the business and spoke with the caller. 

A report was taken. The case is still under investigation. 

Just Stuck

A suspicious vehicle complaint was reported at McDonald's in The Plains, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies spoke with two individuals in the vehicle.

They said they were running out of gas and were waiting for a relative to bring them money for gas. Deputies requested the car move to a new location and returned to patrol.

He Just Wanted a Walk

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an elderly man appearing confused walking on Meadowbrook Road in Albany. A deputy responded and spoke with the man, who said he was simply out for a walk.

You Shouldn’t do That

Deputies responded to Rhoric Road in Athens regarding a report of theft, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a man had violated a protection order. 

Deputies arrested the man and transported him to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

Noisy

Loud music and possible gunshots or fireworks were reported near Mansfield Road in Athens, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The caller asked the department to patrol the area.

Deputies did not find any loud noises at the time of their patrol.

At Least Make Sure No One is Home

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Vore Ridge Road in Athens regarding an attempted breaking and entering report. Deputies spoke with the resident upon arrival, who said a man had tried to enter through a locked door in his home. 

He said the man ran away when he went to see what was going on. Deputies were not able to find the suspect.

False Alarm

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential alarm in Chauncey. Deputies patrolled the area and found the residence and surrounding area to be secure.

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