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Police Blotter: Cat burglary, stolen bikes, money theft

Friday, Feb. 13

Fairgrounds theft

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported a theft that occurred at the Athens County Fairgrounds. 

Trespassing

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hilltop Lane in Glouster following a trespassing complaint. 

Deputies on the scene spoke with the man and served him with a protection order.

Stolen car

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Hooper Ridge Road and state Route 329 regarding an abandoned vehicle. 

Deputies determined the car was stolen and contacted the owners to retrieve it. The car was picked up by the owners, and patrol resumed. 

Saturday, Feb. 14

Altered mental state

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Cross Street in The Plains after receiving an altered mental state call. 

A man told deputies he was an alien from another planet, and he had a tattoo on a personal area he needed to show in order to save his people. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment. 

Give me my bike back!

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Third Street in The Plains after receiving a report of a stolen bicycle. 

On the scene, a report was taken. At the time the media release was posted, deputies were actively looking for the bike. 

Really, that’s why you’re calling the sheriff’s office?

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office took a report from a caller who said someone hung up the phone on them, and they wanted the incident documented. 

Sunday, Feb. 15

Arrested

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Frost Hill Road in Coolville after receiving suspicious activity reports. 

According to callers, a woman was approaching homes and “speaking in riddles.” Deputies on the scene were able to locate the woman, who they learned was Nia Robinson, who had an active warrant out for her arrest. Robinson was put in police custody and taken to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. 

Hitchhiker

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Armitage Road in Athens after receiving a report of a suspicious individual. 

The caller told deputies a strange man was knocking on his door. On the scene, deputies spoke with the individual, who said he knocked on the door in the hopes the caller would give him a ride. 

Monday, Feb. 16

Warrants of the week

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has warrants of arrest out for Brian Bobo and Brandon Losey. 

Bobo is wanted for receiving stolen property and forgery. Losey is wanted for theft, obstructing official business, possession of criminal tools and receiving stolen property. 

Anyone with information on either man is to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately. 

Cat burglar

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to West Second Street in The Plains regarding a neighborly dispute. 

Once on the scene, deputies spoke with the caller, who said her neighbor stole her cat. Deputies made contact with the neighbor and retrieved the cat. 

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Just a vape

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Ervin Road after receiving a report of potential drugs and/or drug paraphernalia located. 

On the scene, it was determined to be a vape. 

Helping out

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to assist EMS in transporting an uncooperative patient to the hospital. 

Bones on the road

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Diamond Brick Road in Nelsonville after receiving a report of bones on the street. It was determined the bones were not human. 

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Property returned

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware of a lost debit card near The Plains. 

Deputies contacted the card’s owner and returned it to him. 

Money theft

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Ohio Avenue in The Plains regarding a theft report. 

Deputies on the scene spoke with the caller, who stated a significant amount of money was removed from her bank account. 

Four-wheeling (on the street)

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Dickson Road in Albany regarding a noise complaint. 

Deputies spoke with the individuals who were four-wheeling on their own property and advised them to stay on their property and off the roads. 

Thursday, Feb. 19

House party … or not?

Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to New Marshfield Road after receiving a call about an alleged house party keeping the complainant awake. 

The area was patrolled, but deputies did not locate such a party. 

It’s not suspicious, it’s just car troubles

Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Elm Rock Road in Nelsonville after receiving a suspicious vehicle report. 

Deputies on patrol located the vehicle and spoke with the owner. She was having complications with the car, but was able to get it back on the road. 

Better fighting with words than with hands

Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to McDougal Road in Millfield regarding a complaint of a dispute. 

Deputies on the scene made contact with all involved parties, who said the disagreement was verbal in nature. The parties agreed to separate. 

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