Friday, Feb. 6
Missing kid?
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Dean Road after receiving a report of a potentially missing juvenile.
The juvenile was located at a friend’s house and was returned home.
Complaining about parking, really?
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Ridge Road in Coolville after receiving a parking complaint.
Deputies patrolled the area, but nothing was located.
Harassment complaint
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Vore Ridge Road in Athens regarding a harassment complaint.
Deputies on the scene spoke with an involved party and tagged a vehicle for a four-hour removal.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Impaired driving
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Dutch Creek Road in Athens regarding a suspicious individual. Deputies were provided with a description of the person and located an individual matching the description inside a vehicle.
The individual appeared to be intoxicated, so the Ohio State Patrol was requested. The OSP then arrested the individual for operating a vehicle while impaired.
Help a friend out
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Wolfe Bennett Road to help the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies gave all collected information to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Arrested!
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Hooper Ridge Road in Millfield regarding a domestic dispute report.
Deputies on the scene spoke with all involved parties and determined that a physical dispute harmed the victim. Hayden Kropf was arrested and charged with a fourth-degree domestic violence felony.
Give me my package!
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Chauncey following a stolen package complaint.
Once on the scene, it was determined the package was not stolen. It was delivered to the wrong address. The package was returned, and patrol resumed.
Ice fishing
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Russell’s Campground in Hocking Port following a parking complaint.
Deputies on the scene determined the vehicle belonged to a man ice fishing on the Ohio River. Deputies spoke with the man, and patrol resumed.
Monday, Feb. 9
Warrants of the week
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has warrants of arrest out for Andrew Haning and Colt Neiderhiser.
Haning is wanted for two counts of domestic violence, vandalism, possession of drugs and obstructing official business. Neiderhiser is wanted for possession of drugs.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either individual is to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Threatened
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Fox Lake Road after receiving a call about a threat.
The caller told deputies on the scene that her ex-boyfriend threatened to burn her house down. Deputies took a report, and at the time the media report was released, the case was under investigation.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Vandal!
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Strouds Run after receiving a report of vandalism.
Deputies on the scene spoke with the caller and took a report.
Please be careful
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to state Route 56 in Albany regarding a car crash involving a deer.
Deputies took a report on the scene.
Sound the alarms
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s office responded to Fisher Road following an alarm activation.
Deputies at the scene ensured the residence was secure. Patrol then resumed.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
K9 Cody on the case
The Athens County Prosecutors' Office contacted the Athens County Sheriff’s Office to deploy K9 Cody after investigators located a man driving and smoking from a glass bubble pipe.
Units were able to make contact with the individuals, and criminal activity was located. K9 Cody conducted a free air sniff and indicated narcotics in the vehicle. Suspected methamphetamines were located in the car, as well as the paraphernalia to accompany the meth. Officers took the drugs, and charges will be made.
Arrest made
Deputies provided aid to the Adult Parole Authority in the arrest of Scott Stepp.
Stepp was arrested and moved to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Bitcoin crime
A man made contact with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office regarding an over-the-phone scam.
The man took money from his bank account and subsequently bought Bitcoin. At the time the media report was released, the case was still under investigation.
Thursday, Feb. 12
Stuck for a while
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Brown Road in Millfield regarding a suspicious car in a driveway.
At the scene, it was determined the car was stuck in the caller’s icy driveway, and it would have to stay until the next day when it could be properly removed.
Suspicious lady
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Old State Route 78 in Glouster after receiving a report of a suspicious woman in the area.
Deputies searched the location, but such a woman was not found.
Property battle
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to state Route 550 regarding a property dispute.
Deputies spoke with all involved individuals on the scene, and an agreement was met.
