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Police Blotter: Protection order violations, butt dial, warrants of the week

Friday, Jan. 30

Protection order violation

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a walk-in report for a violation of a protection order. 

Christopher Tedrow of Athens was found by the Logan Police Department and taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. 

Help a guy out

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to investigate a complaint. 

On the scene, deputies located a man walking his bike along the path. The path had not been cleared, and the man was struggling to get home, so he was given a ride home. Patrol was then resumed. 

Saturday, Jan. 31

You butt-dialed the cops!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to West Clinton Street in Albany regarding a 911 hang-up call. 

Deputies on the scene determined a child had been playing with the phone and accidentally called 911. 

Just fixing my car

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to York Township after receiving a call about people walking in front of a residence.

After deputies arrived, the caller realized it was a neighbor fixing their car. 

Sunday, Feb. 1

Really, over-the-phone harassment?

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Oakdale after receiving a telecommunications harassment complaint. 

At the time the media report was released, deputies intended to speak with the suspect. 

Law and (Dis)order

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Chestnut Street in Nelsonville following a disorderly complaint. 

Once on the scene, deputies spoke with all involved and determined no crime had occurred. 

Monday, Feb. 2

Warrants of the week

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office posted warrants of arrest for Christopher Hill and Melena White. 

White is wanted for possession of drugs. Hill is wanted for having weapons while under disability and for possession of criminal tools. 

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

Theft! … Or not

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to West Bailey Road in Millfield after receiving a theft complaint. 

Deputies on the scene spoke with several individuals and determined no theft occurred, and further action was unnecessary. 

Tuesday, Feb. 3

Wave the flag

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to state Route 682 near Slater Drive in The Plains regarding a traffic hazard. 

Deputies on the scene spoke with the workers and the company crew about having flaggers present while work is being done. 

You hit a parked car?

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Jacksonville after receiving a call about a car accident. 

The caller said her vehicle was hit while parked in her driveway and wanted the incident documented for insurance purposes. 

Wednesday, Feb. 4

Up-to-date ex

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a potential trespassing complaint. 

The caller told deputies his ex-girlfriend was at his residence, going through his mailbox. At the time the media report was released, the case was under further investigation. 

Potential active burglary

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Walnut Street in Trimble regarding a potential active burglary.

Deputies on the scene were able to make contact with the residents, who said nothing appeared to be stolen and nobody else was in the house. The residents said they would contact the Sheriff’s Office if they discovered anything stolen. 

Thursday, Feb. 5

Help, I’ve fallen and can’t get up

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to North Plains Road in The Plains to assist after a drunken man fell over and could not get back up. 

Assistance was provided, and the individual was taken to the hospital.

House fire

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to High Street in Chauncey after reports of a house fire with a man inside. 

The man was removed from the residence, and the Fire Department began an investigation.

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