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Police blotter: Pig in the road, counterfeit money

Friday, Oct. 3

What is suspicious?

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from Nurad Road in Athens regarding suspicious activity, but on the scene, deputies did not find anything suspicious.

Protection order violation

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Carbondale Road in Nelsonville regarding a protection order violation. 

Deputies spoke with the caller, and at the time the police report was released, the case was still under investigation. 

Saturday, Oct. 4

(Fake) dollar bills, yo!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to The Plains Community Park after reports of a woman passing out counterfeit money. 

The bills were collected, and the criminal charges were sent to the prosecutor's office.

Time for you to go

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Ayers Road in Albany after a caller reported they were left feeling uncomfortable after seeing a car sitting in a parking lot for at least 20 minutes with its lights on. 

The area was patrolled, but deputies did not find the car. 

Sunday, Oct. 5

Somebody call(ed) 911

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from Amesville regarding an open 911 line. 

Once deputies arrived on the scene, they spoke with all involved parties and determined there was no emergency.

Lost and found

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office reported to Ruth Road in Athens after receiving a missing persons report. 

Deputies on the scene spoke with the caller and took a report, but shortly after leaving the scene, deputies received another call saying the individual had been found.

Monday, Oct. 6

Warrants of the week

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has warrants of arrest out for John White and Tony Intessimone. 

White is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender, and Intessimone is wanted for burglary. Anyone with information on either man is to contact the Athens County Sheriff’s Office immediately. 

Not breaking in!

While Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on patrol in New Marshfield, they saw two individuals go into the basement of a rental residence. 

Deputies learned, upon making contact with the individuals, they were there to retrieve cats and kittens from the basement and had the landlord’s permission to do so. 

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Fireworks!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from state Route 329 in Guysville after reports of gunshots in the area. 

Deputies were told upon arrival that fireworks had been shot off in the area, but the exact location was not known. The area was patrolled, but deputies did not find either the fireworks or the gunshots.

Sound the alarm

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm at Wayne National Forest Headquarters. 

On the scene, deputies determined the building was secure. Patrol resumed upon leaving the headquarters. 

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Dogs on the loose

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies dispatched to Carbondale after an animal complaint. 

Deputies received a report of a juvenile bit by several stray dogs. A report was taken, and at the time the police report was written, an investigation was pending with the dog warden. 

Pig in the road!

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Luhrig Road after a report of a pig in the road. 

The pig, Porky, was located by deputies, then corralled until his owners arrived. After Porky was picked up, deputies resumed patrol. 

Thursday, Oct. 9

Paintball battle

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the car wash after an individual reported his car had been shot with paintballs. 

Deputies at the scene took a report for criminal mischief. 

Safely returned

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the Athens area in order to help a lost elderly woman. 

Deputies made contact and escorted the woman back.

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