Friday, March 27
Doggone issue
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Huckleberry Road in Coolville regarding a neighbor issue involving a dog.
On the scene, deputies spoke with all involved parties. The issue was documented, and it was agreed the dog would stay on the owner’s property. Patrol resumed.
Used needle
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dollar General in The Plains after reports of a used needle found in the parking lot.
Once on the scene, the needle was disposed of, and deputies documented the incident. Deputies then resumed patrol.
Saturday, March 28
Scam text
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office spoke with a woman about filing a report regarding traffic violation scam texts.
Deputies took her report and resumed patrolling.
Dog bite
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Fourth Street in The Plains regarding a dog bite complaint.
Deputies on the scene spoke with all involved parties regarding the incident. The incident will be given to the dog warden for a follow-up.
Sunday, March 29
Breaking and entering
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Coolville following a third-party report of a breaking and entering.
Deputies were on the way to the scene when they were advised it was a family entering the home and not an active breaking and entering.
Once they arrived on the scene, deputies determined it was the family who wanted a well-being check done. Contact was then made with the individual and found them to be fine.
Not quite missing
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Beal Road in Athens following a missing persons report.
Deputies made contact with the caller. It was determined the individual was not, in fact, missing.
Monday, March 30
Warrants of the week
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office released warrants of arrest for Dorthea Anderson and Eddie Hartley.
Hartley is wanted for domestic violence. Anderson is wanted for felonious assault. Anyone with information on either individual is to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Gun in the parking lot
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Stewart, Ohio, following a report of a firearm in the school parking lot.
The gun was put into evidence upon collection. No threats of violence have been directed at the school.
Two vehicles, a gray four-door sedan and a dark colored Jeep, are under investigation for pulling into the school parking lot around 2 a.m., when the gun was believed to be left behind. At the time the media report was released, the case was still under investigation.
Tuesday, March 31
Missing persons report
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Main Street in The Plains regarding a missing person report.
Deputies spoke with the involved parties on the scene and determined the location of the individual. The man was located at a business off state Route 550.
Neighborly fight
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Washington Road in Albany following a neighbor dispute.
On the scene, deputies spoke with the caller. A statement was taken, but deputies were unable to get in contact with the other neighbor.
Wednesday, April 1
Facebook theft
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office took a report of theft through social media.
The caller told deputies she sent over $1,500 to a Facebook Marketplace listing of two residences in Athens City and County. The case was under investigation at the time the media report was released.
Arrested
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit was patrolling near state Route 356 when they came across two vehicles on a pull-off with a woman left behind.
The woman told deputies there were three men in the woods looking for ramps. The deputies made contact with the men shortly after, as they were walking in the middle of the road.
Deputies determined the one man was Robert Kneece, who had a warrant out for his arrest for Cruelty to Animals. Kneece was arrested and taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Thursday, April 2
Forgotten bike
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to The Plains regarding an abandoned bicycle.
Deputies were investigating, but the owners returned and took the bicycle back.
Verbal fight
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Alderman Road in Millfield following a verbal altercation report.
Deputies on the scene spoke to all involved parties, documented the incident and separated the parties.
