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An Ohio University Police Department car sits outside the dorms at Ohio University, Sept. 4, 2023.

Officers deal with injured deer, burglary in Wilson Hall

Lights off, someone’s home

A case of identity theft was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

A man told deputies someone called American Electric Power, or AEP, with the caller’s account information and asked to shut off the caller’s power. 

Deputies told the caller to contact AEP to add more security measures to his account.

Silly freshman…

An ambulance was requested to Jefferson Hall, according to the Ohio University Police Department, or OUPD. 

OUPD officers also cited a student for disorderly conduct by intoxication and for possessing a fake ID.

Straight shot

A man shooting his firearm in an unsafe direction on Plantsville Road, Chesterhill, was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies attempted to locate the suspect, but upon arrival, they determined the suspect had left the scene before the officers arrived.

This isn’t “You"

A reference of menacing by stalking at James Hall was reported to the Ohio University Police Department.

Officers took a report of actions taken by an individual from a previous relationship.

Wrong turn!

Criminal mischief at Liars Corner Road in Millfield was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

The caller said someone ran over her mailbox. As of Friday, the case was closed due to a lead on a suspect.

Just a prank

Suspicious activity at Mackinnon Hall was reported to OUPD.

Officers took a report concerning posts made on social media. An investigation occurred, but no criminal evidence was found.

Need a place to park?

A suspicious vehicle on McDougal Road in Millfield was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

The caller stated that the vehicle pulled into the complainant’s driveway, turned off the headlights, then backed out and drove away.

Upon arrival, deputies patrolled the area, but the vehicle had already left.

GIVE ME BACK MY BLANKIE

A burglary at Wilson Hall was reported to the OUPD.

OUPD officers took a report on an unknown individual going into a room and taking a personal item from the victim.

Go graffiti on a wall or something

A reference of vehicle vandalism in New Marshfield was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies spoke with the owner of the vehicle and photographed the damage. As of Sunday, the investigation was pending.

Good thing Baker has 1,634,794 chairs

A reference to destruction of property at Baker University Center was reported to OUPD.

OUPD officers took a report for damage done to tables and chairs.

BAMBI NOOOOOOOOOO

An injured deer on Wood Road in Albany was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

The deer had been injured in a motor vehicle accident, according to deputies. The deer was severely injured, and the officers disposed of it for humane purposes.

OUPD on the track

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported to Sandstone Apartments in The Plains after the stolen property had been located.

Sheriff’s Office deputies called OUPD, who came and collected the property.

@kendallkwright

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