Friday, Jan. 23
Locked up
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Thompson Ridge Road in Athens to attempt to locate an individual with warrants out for their arrest in Athens County.
Upon arrival, deputies located James Bunner. Bunner was informed of his warrants and placed under arrest, then transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Kind thief?
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Laughlin Hill Road in Athens regarding a third-party report of a burglary in progress.
On the scene, deputies entered the residence and cleared the home after searching without locating any suspects inside. Deputies contacted the homeowner to advise them of the situation.
The homeowner did not report any apparent missing items at that time.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Lost and crashed
The Athens County Sheriff's Office spoke with a complainant regarding filing a stolen vehicle report.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol found the vehicle in an abandoned traffic accident.
Now you see me, now you don’t
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Angle Ridge Road in Athens in reference to someone possibly inside the caller’s residence.
Deputies spoke with the complainant, who said someone had been in their residence and hacked their phone, but was now gone.
Deputies were unable to find evidence of any criminal activity or someone being in the home, and they returned to patrol.
Sunday, Jan. 25
No help needed
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Albany regarding a commercial alarm.
Deputies made contact with one of the business’s employees, who told deputies it was an accidental alarm.
Pill recovery
Deputies spoke with a woman on Hudnell Road in Athens to investigate a complaint of medication theft.
During the investigation, deputies spoke with the woman again. She told them the medication had been returned, and they could close the case.
Monday, Jan. 26
A-OK
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a vehicle on its side near the Ohio University Airport.
Upon arrival, the driver was discovered to be uninjured. After the fire department arrived, the deputies cleared the scene.
Picky plower
Deputies responded to Dean Road in Glouster in reference to a complaint about the manner of snow plowing and shoveling.
After deputies spoke with the complainant, they determined there had been no criminal offense.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Mine v. yours
The Athens County Sheriff's Office spoke with a complainant regarding a harassment complaint on Wildwood Lane in Athens.
Units determined the incident was not criminal but a civil issue regarding property lines.
More snow!
Deputies responded to Carr Road on a report of neighbors shoveling snow into each other’s driveways.
Deputies returned to patrol after warning the involved parties for disorderly conduct.
Crazy about Italian
Deputies responded to Mill Street in Chauncey regarding a domestic complaint.
Upon arrival, deputies determined a dispute occurred over a plate of pizza. The dispute resulted in a man smashing a glass jar against his head.
The man was treated by EMS and transported to the hospital for additional treatment.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Not a party
Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Coolville Ridge Road in Athens regarding a political dispute.
On the scene, parties agreed to separate inside the residence. All involved parties were warned for disorderly conduct, and deputies returned to patrol.
We need to talk…
Deputies responded to Cincinnati Ridge Road in Coolville to attempt to locate a woman involved in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the City of Athens.
Deputies left information for the woman to contact the Athens City Police Department.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Broken rule
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a third-party complaint of a dispute.
The woman was located at her parents’ house, who advised she had been assaulted by her boyfriend. The woman refused to press charges after being asked multiple times.
As the man involved is on parole, the matter was forwarded to the Adult Parole Authority.
BFFs
Deputies responded to Kimberly Road in Nelsonville in reference to a 911 call.
Deputies made contact with individuals at the residence. They determined the caller was a juvenile concerned about a friend they could not get a hold of.
No further action was needed after deputies made contact with the friend.
Feeling better
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were requested regarding an altered mental status call, as the Nelsonville Police were unavailable.
Deputies and EMS responded and met with the individual in question, who had been experiencing anxiety. After speaking with the individual for some time, they declined any assistance and appeared to be in a better mood. The individual did not meet the criteria for a blue slip.





