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Vehicle shot by BB gun, livestock roaming road

“You’ll shoot your eye out”

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of criminal damage on Nelsonville Ave in Stewart. 

The caller’s vehicle was shot by a BB gun. Deputies were unable to determine any suspects.

Look how they massacred my door

OUPD responded to Perkins Hall for damage to a bathroom stall door. 

A report was taken.

Guys(ville) Trip

A report of two individuals under the influence and leaving in a vehicle from the Guysville Marathon was reported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.

No further action was taken.

How ‘bout that?

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office was called to state Route 682 for an intoxicated male.

They identified the individual and found that there was an active warrant for his arrest. He was arrested on his warrant.

This isn’t Crossy Road

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies were alerted to livestock roaming along Wemer Road in Millfield.

Knowing the owner, deputies contacted them by phone.

“Planes, Trains, & Automobiles” moment

The Athens County Sheriff's Office aided a stranded motorist on U.S. 33 near Hawks Nest Road who had run out of fuel.

They transported the motorist to a gas station and helped the driver return to the road.

Are you OK?

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a combative male at Hickory Creek Nursing Home.

The male was transported to the hospital by ACEMS for a mental health evaluation.

What the dog doin’?

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a dog complaint in Albany, but no dogs were found.

Spare!

The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a vehicle nearly hitting a pedestrian while she was walking on Valley Street in Trimble.

The complainant wished for units to contact the male and advise him to stay away.

False alarm pt. 1

OUPD responded to the Research and Technology Center for a discharged fire extinguisher that activated the fire alarm.

False alarm pt. 2

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a theft report on Bean Hollow Road in Athens.

It was discovered that theft had not occurred.

Let him cook

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on Gun Club Road in Athens.

Police were notified the subject was a survey worker surveying the newly built building on the property.

Let him cook pt. 2

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to state Route 550 in Athens about a male walking in the woods with a shovel.

It was determined the individual was digging ramps.

Stalks belong in a field

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies addressed a stalking complaint on Upper River Road in Athens.

It was determined that threats were made, and the suspect was arrested.

We are never ever getting back together

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Long Run Road in Athens about a verbal dispute.

Deputies were told they were disputing over their children. Both parties refused to leave the residence but agreed to separate inside the home.

Runaway baby

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a runaway juvenile in Athens Township.

The juvenile was located and was experiencing a mental health crisis. The juvenile was transported to the hospital for further assistance.

Runaway baby pt. 2

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to The Plains for a report of a runaway juvenile who was located safely.

Runaway baby pt. 3

The Athens County Sheriff's Office was on patrol on U.S. 33 near state Route 78 in Nelsonville when they found a juvenile riding a bicycle down the highway.

The juvenile left her residence to go to a friend's house. Nelsonville Police Department took possession of the juvenile.

Schlumped

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies located a suspicious vehicle occupied by a sleeping male while patrolling Chauncey.

They contacted the occupant, who was found to be OK. 

Need a ride?

The Athens County Sheriff's Office was on patrol on state Route 682 near Wildwood Lane in Athens when they observed a male walking. 

Due to the weather conditions, the male was transported to his home in Chauncey.

Who let the dogs out?

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Stewart area for a third-party dispute report.

Deputies were met with a vicious canine, resulting in a near bite. The canine matter is being referred to the Athens County Dog Shelter, and the parties involved in the dispute were urged to separate.

“Ladybird” moment

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Fisher Road in Athens for a domestic dispute. 

The male half was dropped off along the side of the roadway, and the female half left before the deputies arrived. The dispute was only verbal.

Womp, womp

Athens County Sheriff’s deputies responded to The Plains for a male passed out in the driver's seat of his vehicle. 

Deputies located possible narcotics and paraphernalia. The possible narcotics were sent to BCI for testing, and pending the results, charges will be submitted.

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