Friday, April 3
Sick raccoon
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s office responded to Bean Hollow Road in Athens following a report of a sick raccoon.
The raccoon could not be located, and no further action was taken.
Drugs in the car
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop at the car wash in The Plains and discovered the driver was in possession of illegal substances.
The substance is being sent to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and charges are pending in relation to the results.
Saturday, April 4
Cyberthreats
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding cyber threats.
The caller told deputies the threats began on a video game and then continued through Facebook. The caller was told to block the individual on both platforms.
I just need a ride
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to state Route 690 in Athens in relation to a suspicious individual.
The caller told deputies an individual came to their house and asked for a ride home. Deputies then spoke with the individual, who said they had gone to a store and their ride had left without them. Deputies gave the individual a ride home.
Sunday, April 5
Listen to your parents!
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to McDonald Street in The Plains following a juvenile complaint.
It was determined on the scene the juvenile was not listening to their parents’ request. Deputies spoke with all involved parties, and the juvenile complied.
Cat rescue
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Glouster to help a cat that had its head stuck in a fence.
Upon arrival, the cat was already rescued.
Monday, April 6
Warrants of the week
The Athens County Sheriff’s office has warrants of arrest out for Maximo Hernandez and Jason Smith.
Smith is wanted for two counts of possession of drugs. Hernandez is wanted for two counts of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and two counts of operating a vehicle impaired.
Anyone with information on either individual is to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Stop acting like a child
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Vore Ridge Road in Athens regarding a man throwing rocks at a car.
Deputies spoke with all involved parties and took a report.
Got you!
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s office were dispatched to Laurel Lane in Athens after a 911 hang-up call.
On the scene, it was determined the issue was an inactive dispute. One of the involved parties, Robin Wallace, was found to have an active warrant out for her arrest from Meigs County. Wallace was arrested and taken to the county line to be put into Meigs County police custody. Patrol resumed.
Tuesday, April 7
Stop yelling!
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dollar General in The Plains after receiving a report of two men yelling at each other outside the store.
By the time deputies arrived, the men had left.
Not suspicious, just a nap
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to High Street in Glouster following a complaint of a suspicious vehicle.
Deputies on the scene located an individual asleep behind the wheel. The individual stated he was just taking a nap. Deputies called in the Ohio State Highway Patrol to further examine the man, and it was determined he was cleared to drive.
Wednesday, April 8
A-OK!
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to state Route 691 in Nelsonville regarding a well-being check.
Deputies on the scene spoke with the guardian and the woman and determined everything was in order and there were no issues.
I’m walking here!
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to U.S. Route 32 in Albany after getting a report of an individual walking on the road.
Deputies made contact with the individual and determined nothing criminal had taken place.
Don’t park there
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to state Route 13 in Jacksonville after reports of a car parked in a blind curve.
By the time deputies arrived, the car had moved.
Thursday, April 9
Put that away
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to state Route 144 regarding a man exposing himself.
It was reported the man left the scene before deputies arrived, but at the scene, deputies spoke with the other involved parties.
While deputies were speaking to the parties, the man returned and was promptly trespassed from the property by the deputies. Patrol resumed.
Chekhov's Gun
Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s office were dispatched to Lake Hill Road following a report of a recovered gun.
Deputies on the scene determined it was a BB gun, so it was collected and put into evidence.
Maybe drunk driving
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to The Plains following a report of a potential drunk driver sitting in a parking lot.
Deputies searched the area but did not locate such an individual.





