Friday, March 20
Alleged shooting
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to New Floodwood Road in Nelsonville regarding a shooting report.
Deputies on the scene determined there was no shooting, and a firecracker was set off following a property line dispute. Deputies gave all involved parties a warning for disorderly conduct.
Shoplifting
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Family Dollar in New Marshfield after a report of shoplifting.
Deputies took a report, and the perpetrator will be banned from the store.
Saturday, March 21
Single car accident
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Hooper Ridge Road regarding a single-car accident.
On the scene, it was determined the vehicle rolled over an embankment, and no other cars were involved. The State Patrol arrived at the location, and the case was given to them.
Man with a gun
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Beckler Road in New Marshfield following a report of a man with a gun.
Deputies spoke with all involved parties and took a report.
Sunday, March 22
Dog complaint
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Carpenter Road in Albany following a dog report.
Deputies on the scene located the dog and returned it to its owners.
Located wallet
Deputies on patrol located a lost wallet in the middle of state Route 56 by West Wilson Road in New Marshfield.
The wallet was collected, and a return will be attempted before it is placed into evidence to be kept safe.
Monday, March 23
Warrants of the week
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office posted warrants of arrest out for Kendra Guess and Jarrod Losey Jr.
Guess is wanted for possession of drugs. Losey Jr. is wanted for receiving stolen property, arson and arson offender registration.
If anyone has any information on either individual, they are to contact the Athens County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Assault
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report of an assault that happened on Happy Hollow Road.
At the time of the media report, there was a pending investigation.
Scam call
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office took a report regarding an over-the-phone scam.
Tuesday, March 24
Runaway
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to East Fourth Street in The Plains regarding a runaway juvenile.
Deputies located the juvenile, transported them back home and gave a warning for disorderly conduct.
Protection order violation
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Hilltop Lane in Glouster after receiving a report of a protection order violation.
Deputies on the scene took a report, and at the time of the media release, the incident was still under investigation.
Wednesday, March 25
Arrested
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s office K9 unit conducted a traffic stop regarding a no-bond arrest warrant out for Steve McGrath.
McGrath was arrested during the traffic stop, and K9 Cody was deployed for a free air sniff. He gave a positive indication of narcotics in the vehicle, and evidence of drug activity and suspected narcotics were collected. McGrath was taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Goat at large
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to corral a stubborn goat off of U.S. Route 50 in Albany.
The goat did not appear to be in any hurry to move. An attempt was made to catch the goat, but he ran into a nearby field.
Horse on the loose
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sams Road in Albany after receiving a report of a horse on the road.
The horse was led back into the field.
Thursday, March 26
Oh, sure, scream about it, that will help
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Park Street in Nelsonville regarding a woman screaming outside the caller’s house.
On the scene, deputies spoke with the woman, who said she was mad because she was having issues with her bicycle. Deputies resumed patrol.
Suspicious car
Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies patrolled near Hooper Ridge Road in Glouster following a suspicious vehicle report.
Deputies on patrol did not locate such a vehicle.
