Friday, Sep. 5
Mental health screening
According to the Ohio University Police Department, an individual was transported to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital for an emergency pre-screen evaluation.
Domestic violence complaint
The Athens County Sheriff’s Department responded to The Plains in reference to a domestic violence complaint.
The complainant advised that she wanted law enforcement to leave. The suspect had left the scene before deputies arrived. Deputies were unable to find evidence of physical violence, and no threats of violence were reported.
Saturday, Sep. 6
Am I not allowed to park in my driveway?
Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to Twist Tail Road after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle in a driveway.
Upon arrival, they spoke with the vehicle’s owner and confirmed that the man was parked in his own driveway.
You can have football, not my shirt
OUPD responded to Peden Stadium for a 911 call.
Deputies found the subject had burned a T-shirt during the game and was cited for criminal damaging/endangering.
Monday, Sep. 8
What happens in the dorm room stays in the dorm room
OUPD took a report of a stolen TV and mirror from a dorm room.
Following a brief investigation, both items were recovered, and police determined no criminal activity had occurred.
Who let the dog out? WHO? WHO?
Deputies responded to Columbus Road in Athens for an animal complaint after a dog without a collar was reported to have been at an apartment complex overnight.
The dog was captured and taken to the Athens County Dog Shelter, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Tuesday, Sep. 9
Nap time in Chauncey
Deputies responded to Converse Street in Chauncey for a report of an unconscious male in a vehicle.
The man was awakened and evaluated by EMS, who found no signs of a medical emergency. No impairment was observed, and he was released from the scene on foot, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Trying to spark trouble
Deputies from Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Mesaros Road in Glouster for a report of a man attempting to start a fire at an abandoned trailer.
The man was taken into custody on a parole violation and transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail on an APA holder. The case remains under investigation.
Puppy lockout
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to an apartment complex on Fayette Street in Nelsonville after a small dog accidentally locked its owner out of a vehicle.
Deputies were able to unlock the car, and the incident was resolved.
Wednesday, Sep. 10
I think you need to see my therapist
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Null Road in Coolville for a report of an argument.
The complainant said she did not want her in-laws living at her residence, though her husband had invited them. Deputies determined the matter was not criminal, provided civil guidance, and diffused the argument before returning to patrol.
Mental health screening
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Windfall Ridge Road for a well-being check on a woman.
She was located and determined to be fine, requiring no assistance.
A to-go box break-in
OUPD took a report at Pickering Hall after an unknown individual entered a room and left behind a to-go box of food.
The incident was classified as burglary/trespassing in an occupied habitation.
Thursday, Sep. 11
Who needs a gun when you have fireworks?
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Chauncey for a report of a man with a gun.
When they arrived at the reported address, deputies found dozens of bottle rocket fireworks scattered on the ground in the area where gunshots and a firearm had allegedly been seen. No firearms were located. The male was warned about the fireworks.
Domestic disturbance
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Oak Street in The Plains for a report of a domestic disturbance.
A man at the residence was reported to be arguing with cohabitants due to possible mental illness or substance abuse. Deputies found no evidence of a mental health crisis or criminal activity. The male was advised to seek help for mental health and substance abuse issues.
