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Police Blotter: Tree damages car on campus, injured dogs and deer

Truck Troubles

A male allegedly breaking into a U-Haul truck in The Plains was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Upon arrival, deputies found that the individual had the proper paperwork proving that they had rented the trunk. A report was taken due to there being damage to the truck.

Exit Here?

Destruction of property in Sargent Hall was reported to the Ohio University Police Department.

A report was taken for damage to an exit sign.

Bambi

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Long Run Road in Athens regarding an injured deer.

Blocked and reported

A call regarding an individual being harassed on social media was received by OUPD. A report was taken for telecommunications harassment. 

Boy who cried wolf

Someone yelling for help on Lemaster Road in The Plains was reported to the Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies spoke with the suspect and no further action was necessary.

Bad bike

A theft at Ewing House was reported to OUPD. A report was filed for bike theft.

Missing digits

The theft of a cell phone in Athens Township was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

A report was taken and as of the weekend, the incident remained under investigation.

Gatorade Mishap

Disorderly conduct on College Green was reported to the Ohio University Police Department.

An individual was warned for throwing Gatorade on another person. The person then declined to pursue the matter criminally.

Scammy scam

A suspicious phone call was reported to the Sheriff’s Office. The individual was advised that the phone call was a scam and to block the phone number.

Marijuana Maid

An offense of possession of controlled substances was recorded at Lincoln Hall, according to OUPD. 

OUPD collected marijuana for destruction.

K-9 Fumble

An injured dog on State Route 13 in Trimble was reported to Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies. 

The officers located the dog, which ran away from deputies, but appeared to be fine.

COME GET YOUR CAR PLEASE

Property damage in Parking Lot 53 was reported to OUPD. A vehicle had been damaged from a tree branch falling on it.

Going golfing

A stolen golf cart from the area of Radford Road in Athens was reported to the Sheriff’s Office. As of the weekend, the case remains under investigation.

Fake face

An offense of possessing/displaying a fictitious identification occurred at Jefferson Hall, according to OUPD. The contraband was collected for destruction. 

Meow

A dispute over a cat on East State Street in Athens was reported to the Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, deputies were unable to determine ownership and the parties were separated.

Sibling rivalry

A dispute between siblings on Gun Club Road in New Marshfield was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Upon arrival, deputies spoke with both parties and deemed no physical violence had taken place. 

After deputies left, one member of the dispute started making suicidal threats, so officers returned to the residence. Deputies then transferred the individual to the hospital for an evaluation.

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