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Police blotter: Well-being checks, accidental alarms, disorderly conduct

Friday, Oct. 10

Accidental alarm

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from Mountain Belle Road in Coolville regarding an alarm activation. 

However, deputies were later told the alarm going off was accidental and they could cancel. 

Bro better have my money

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office took a report in regard to a bad check.

Deputies investigated and learned while the check was real, the amount on the check was 

inaccurate. 

Saturday, Oct. 11

Loose dog

The Athens Police Department found a dog on the loose near Stewart Street and Mill Street in Athens. 

After being unable to find its owner, the dog was then transported to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, where a deputy got it into a kennel. The deputy then resumed patrolling. 

Yes, the voices, they speak to me

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded near East First Street in The Plains after the caller told deputies individuals were screaming and the whole neighborhood could hear them.

The caller also told deputies the neighborhood was “going crazy.” Once on the scene, deputies patrolled the area but did not find anyone screaming. 

Sunday, Oct. 12

Locked car

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Nelsonville regarding an individual locked out of their car. 

On the scene, deputies got the vehicle unlocked. 

Conduct yourselves orderly, please

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Sandstone apartments in The Plains after reports of a neighbor dispute. 

Once on the scene, deputies made contact with all involved parties and gave them a warning for disorderly conduct. 

Monday, Oct. 13

Weed theft?!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from New Marshfield after receiving a call regarding an inactive theft. 

On the scene, the caller told deputies two of his marijuana plants had been stolen. The caller also told deputies he wanted the theft documented.

Warrants of the week

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has warrants of arrest out for Lula Harris and Tammy Rutter. 

Harris is wanted for theft, and Rutter is wanted for possession of drugs. Anyone with information on either individual is to immediately contact the sheriff’s office. 

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Backpack, backpack

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were on foot patrol when they came across a full backpack. 

The owner of the backpack was located, and their property was returned to them. 

Arrested

The Pomeroy Police Department located and arrested Jerry A. Stone of The Plains. Stone had an active warrant out for his arrest. 

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office met the PPD at the county line to transport Stone to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. 

Wednesday, Oct. 15

911 hang-up

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to High School Road in The Plains upon getting a 911 hang-up call. 

On the scene, deputies determined nothing was unusual and no assistance was necessary. 

Verbal Dispute

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office dispatched to Town Street in Glouster after receiving an anonymous report of domestic disputes. 

Deputies arrived on scene and concluded the dispute was verbal in nature, not physical. The parties separated, and the deputies resumed patrolling. 

Thursday, Oct. 16

How dare you mow your lawn right now?

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to state Route 682 in The Plains after reports of a man mowing his yard and being loud. 

On the scene, deputies patrolled the area, but did not locate such activity. 

All good here!

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Maple Street in Glouster, referencing a well-being check for a man. 

On the scene, the man told deputies he was okay and did not need help. 

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