Friday, March 13
Arrest that kid
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Circle Drive in New Marshfield to respond to a juvenile complaint.
On the scene, the juvenile was taken into police custody for charges of domestic violence.
Might be a gunshot? Probably not.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to West Second Street in The Plains after receiving a call of gunshots in the area.
Deputies patrolled, but no more gunshots were heard. There was also no suspicious activity observed. Patrol resumed.
Saturday, March 14
92 quarters is really specific
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office took a report from a woman who said 92 quarters were stolen from the woman she takes care of.
A report was taken, and patrol resumed.
Animals at large
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Glazier Road in Guysville after receiving a report of animals on the loose.
Deputies made contact with the owners of the animals and requested they keep the animals from leaving the property.
Sunday, March 15
Caught ya!
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were on patrol near Converse Street in Chauncey when they located Alexander Davis being transported in a vehicle.
Davis had an active warrant of arrest out for him for burglary. The vehicle was stopped, and Davis was arrested and taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
No burglary here
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to High Street in Glouster regarding a burglary alarm. Deputies checked the building.
There were no signs of forced entry, and everything was secure. Deputies did not need to take any more action.
Monday, March 16
Warrants of the Week
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office posted warrants of arrest for Jason Queen and Colt Neiderhiser.
Neiderhiser is wanted for possession of drugs, assault and non-support of dependents. Queen is also wanted for non-support of dependents.
Individuals with information on the whereabouts of the Queen are to contact the sheriff’s office immediately.
Note: Prior to publishing, Neiderhiser was arrested.
Go. To. School.
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to The Plains after receiving a call from a mother saying her child refused to go to school.
Deputies made contact at the scene, and the juvenile went to school.
Not just fighting words, fighting hands
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to May Avenue in Chauncey regarding an active dispute.
A woman called her friend to pick her up, but when the friend arrived, an altercation took place between her and the property owner.
Statements were given by all involved parties. Deputies took a report and charged the property owner with assault.
Tuesday, March 17
A lone trailer, on the side of the road
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Kimberly Road in Nelsonville after receiving a report of a trailer left on the roadside.
Deputies on the scene spoke with the trailer’s owner, who said he was parking it there while he fixed the area's fiber optics.
Yeah, take that stuff back!
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office spoke with a woman after calling and saying she wanted to gather her daughter’s belongings from her boyfriend’s house.
Deputies spoke with all involved parties, who said they would agree on their own.
Wednesday, March 18
Arrested
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Young Road in Guysville after receiving an anonymous tip on the location of Colt Neiderhiser.
Neiderhiser had an active warrant out for his arrest for possession of drugs. Neiderhiser was found and taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Man with a gun?
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to state Route 550 after receiving reports of a man walking on the road carrying a shotgun.
Deputies spoke with the man on the scene, and the gun was determined to be a BB gun.
Thursday, March 19
This is why we don’t make U-Turns
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office provided aid to the Ohio State Highway Patrol after a semi truck attempted and did not succeed in making an illegal U-Turn near the intersection of State Route 50 and Brimstone Road.
The truck that attempted the turn ended up in a ditch, but was successfully removed and the scene was cleared.
Wow, using your dog in a scam?!
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with a woman regarding an online dog-for-sale scam.
The woman told deputies that she had planned to meet with the man to purchase the dog, but he did not show up.





