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Police Blotter: Warrants of the week, arrests, ‘suspicious’ individuals

Friday, April 10

Arrested

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to help the Adult Parole Authority on BeeBee Road in Coolville after learning a parolee had a gun. 

The APA made contact with a suspect at the scene, but it was determined another man was at the residence. 

Brandon Losey was arrested for having multiple felony charges on his active warrant. Losey was taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.

Not quite a breaking and entering

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted the Albany Police Department at West Clinton Street in what they thought was an active breaking and entering. 

It was determined on the scene that the individuals had permission to be on the property. 

Snake in the couch

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to North Plains Road after a caller said they believed a snake was inside their couch. 

Deputies searched the couch but did not find a snake. 

Saturday, April 11

Not suspicious, just elderly

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sunset Lane in The Plains after receiving a report of a suspicious individual in the area. 

The suspicious individual was determined to be an elderly person with dementia who was on their own property. Deputies ensured the individual was safe, and patrol resumed. 

Verbal fight

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Chauncey area after receiving a report of a verbal dispute. 

Deputies on the scene spoke with all involved parties and determined no crime had occurred. Deputies resumed patrol after the parties separated. 

Sunday, April 12

Incident report

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s office were dispatched to Vore Ridge Road in Athens regarding an issue between a driver and a construction flagger. 

Deputies on the scene spoke with the flagger, who told deputies he did not want to press charges. 

Drone use

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Trimble Township after receiving reports of a drone flying in the area. 

Deputies spoke with the drone operator, who said they were hired to find a missing cat. It was determined they had the proper paperwork and license to operate the drone. 

Monday, April 13

Warrants of the week

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has warrants of arrest out for Demitria Eckels and Shandi Kincaid. 

Eckels is wanted for aggravated robbery and felonious assault. Kincaid is wanted for two counts of counterfeiting. 

If anyone has information on either individual, they are to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately. 

Just resting

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to state Route 13 to conduct a well-being check on a woman who was reportedly lying near the road. 

Deputies found the woman walking along the road. Upon making contact, it was determined she did not require any assistance.

Tuesday, April 14

Theft complaint

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Bean Road in The Plains following a theft complaint. 

Deputies spoke with the caller on the scene, and it was determined that nothing was stolen. 

Dog Check

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to North Plains Road in The Plains to conduct a well-being check on a dog. 

Deputies searched the area but were not able to find the dog. 

Wednesday, April 15

Just working

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a suspicious individual in The Plains. 

However, deputies found the man was just a tree contractor examining his next job.

Bus Accident

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Alexander Local Schools after two of its buses were in an accident. 

No students were on the buses, and no one was injured. 

Well-being check

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Houston Road in Glouster regarding a man walking around with no shoes who appeared to be yelling and talking to himself. 

Deputies on the scene determined the man was having a mental health crisis and took him to the hospital for an evaluation. 

Thursday, April 16

Why are you trespassing?

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Downing Street in The Plains following a trespassing complaint. The caller told deputies that two individuals were inside an abandoned residence. 

Deputies made contact with the property owner. The individuals were removed from the scene. 

Need better priorities

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Cowan Road in Athens following a complaint from a citizen saying that the township was taking too long to mow a section of property. 

Deputies told the caller there was nothing criminal occurring, and patrol resumed. 

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