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Police Blotter: Cows on the loose, guns blazing, smoke detectors

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Please remain civil

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to a child custody case in Chauncey. 

The deputies informed the involved parties the situation was civil and must be dealt with through the courts.

That's alarming

A covered smoke detector was assessed by the Ohio University Police Department in Carr Hall. 

OUPD made a report, and the incident was labeled as destruction of property.

Suspiciously missing

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about a suspicious person at Poston’s Carry Out in Stewart.

Upon arrival at the scene, the deputies reported the business was closed and no one was located near the building.

Thursday, Aug. 21

She’s just having a cow

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call for a cow that got loose on Cameron Road.

After deputies made contact with the cow, a local resident took the cow and alerted the owner.

Mutually assured destruction

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of assault in Chauncey.

The interaction was determined to be mutual after deputies arrived on scene and spoke with witnesses and both parties involved. Neither of the two individuals wanted to file a disorderly conduct charge. 

Hit and run

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a business in The Plains regarding a call from someone who claimed their motorcycle was hit, and the other driver fled the scene.

The deputies arrived on scene, and could not find any information regarding the identification of the other driver. 

Friday, Aug. 22

Run, Forest, run

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies were notified and responded to a call citing a runaway juvenile in Glouster.

Local Glouster police found the juvenile, and she was returned home.

Time to lock in

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Adams Street in Nelsonville after a call regarding a man who locked his keys in his car.

After assessing the situation, the deputies were unable to unlock the car and advised the man to reach out to a tow service.

Pocket dial

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call in Guysville for a 911 hang-up call. 

The deputies arrived on scene and spoke with the resident, determining the call was a faulty dial.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Shot O’ clock

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Pettit Road, Albany, for a report of gunshot sounds. 

The deputies made contact with the individual who was shooting and determined he was shooting safely and committed no crime.

Another cow on the loose?

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from U.S. 50 and Radford Road regarding a cow in the road.

After arriving on the scene, the deputies found the cow and safely moved it off the road. The deputies then attempted to contact possible owners, but could not find the cow’s owner.

No trespassing 

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Wildwood Lane in Athens regarding a call about a trespassing complaint. 

The deputies arrived on scene and did not locate any trespassers. After speaking with the caller, the deputies determined the suspects were not trespassing. 

Sunday, Aug. 24

Verbal violence

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Glouster for a call regarding verbal domestic violence. 

Upon arrival on scene, deputies spoke with the caller and filed a report. Deputies observed no evidence of physical violence, and no threats of violence were reported. The parties were separated.

This is “udderly” ridiculous

Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to U.S. 50 near Cameron Road after a report of a loose cow in the road. 

The deputies found the owner who had friends looking to retrieve the cow. The units then cleared the scene after some time.

No crime detected

Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to state Route 681 in Albany, after a report of an inactive dispute.

The deputies arrived on scene and spoke with one person, determining there was no evidence of a crime.

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