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Police blotter: Dollar Tree threat, EZ-Mart hit-and-skip

Friday, Jan. 16

Tractor call

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to U.S. Route 50 regarding a tractor found on a property. 

Deputies spoke with the man on the scene and advised him on whom to contact to gain ownership of the aforementioned tractor.

Be careful driving

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Baker Road after a car hit a deer. 

The deer was taken care of, and patrol resumed. 

Saturday, Jan. 17

Ditch driving

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Hooper Ridge Road in Athens regarding a vehicle stuck in a ditch. 

Deputies on the scene made contact with the driver, who told them he was fine but needed a tow truck. A tow truck was called to pull the vehicle out. 

Who’s there?

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to New Marshfield regarding an open 911 call. 

Deputies went to different locations to find the caller, but the caller was not found. Patrol resumed. 

Sunday, Jan. 18

Music is too loud!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to Carl Drive in The Plains after receiving a loud music complaint. 

Deputies patrolled the area, but did not find any loud music. 

Dispute!

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were sent to Fossil Rock Road after receiving a 911 call that disconnected. 

While on the way to the location, deputies were able to make contact with a man who told deputies about a dispute. On the scene, all involved parties were spoken to, and a female left the residence. 

Monday, Jan. 19

Warrants of the week

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has released the warrants of arrest for the week of Jan. 19. 

Warrants of arrest are out for James Bunner and Donald Young. Bunner is wanted for two counts of possession of drugs. Young is wanted for three counts of receiving stolen property and possession of drugs. 

Anyone with information on either man is to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately. 

Hit-and-skip

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to EZ-Mart in Glouster regarding a private property hit-and-skip accident. 

Deputies on the scene took a report.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Identity theft is not a joke

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report of identity fraud in Albany, Ohio.

At that time, the victim only wanted the situation to be documented.

Residential alarms

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Possum Hollow Road in Shade regarding an alarm at a residence. 

Deputies on the scene determined that everything was secure, and there were no indicators of a forced entry. 

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Drive-by threats

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dollar Tree in The Plains, with the caller claiming he had been threatened. 

The caller told deputies he had been riding his bike when a truck drove close next to him, and the driver threatened him. No evidence of a threat was discovered. Deputies returned to patrol.

Trespass?

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Shade Creek Road in Guysville after receiving a report of a woman trespassing. 

On the scene, deputies did not locate a female. 

Thursday, Jan. 22

No reports released

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