Friday, Feb. 20
Caught red-handed
Athens Police Department officers and Sheriff’s Office transport deputies arrested Heidi Miller after intercepting an attempted drug transfer during her scheduled court appearance in the Athens Municipal Courthouse.
Athens officers and transport deputies reported to the scene during inmate transfer to arrest Heidi Miller, 41, while she attempted to smuggle drugs in the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, while in the Athens Municipal Courthouse. Deputies were alerted to the situation after the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office identified suspicious phone activity while monitoring the SEORJ phone calls.
The Athens County Drug Task Force was informed and coordinated with the Athens Police Department to arrest Miller. Miller and SEORJ inmate Tyler Howard face felony charges for drug trafficking and illegal conveyance into a detention facility.
Done with the gun
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to East Fourth Street in the Plains to meet with an individual wanting to surrender a firearm.
Deputies met with the individual and took the firearm from him. Deputies put the firearm into evidence.
The vanishing four-wheelers
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to New Marshfield regarding a report of several vehicles and four-wheelers in the area causing a disturbance, as well as a possible dispute.
Deputies patrolled the area and found no four-wheelers, checking in on a nearby residence that might have been involved. The residents advised they were not involved and did not see who was yelling. Deputies were unable to find the individuals involved.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Just let me know next time!
Deputies of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office spoke to a Chauncey man who reported an individual keeps coming to his house with no notice.
Deputies contacted the person who was showing up unannounced and explained they needed to alert the homeowner before visiting the home.
Hard-working pup
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop in Chauncey, in which they recovered suspected drugs from multiple individuals in the vehicle.
Deputies reported many criminal indicators were present during the traffic stop at the Marathon in Chauncey, including the driver’s active warrant for her arrest and a precautionary search for drugs. K9 Cody was deployed for a search of the vehicle, recovering suspected drugs from the vehicle from several individuals.
The suspected drugs were sent to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for testing, and K9 Cody got extra treats and pets for his hard work.
You better shape up
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to East Fourth Street in The Plains, due to a report of a verbal dispute.
Deputies arrived and spoke to the parties involved and recommended they separate. Deputies warned individuals with disorderly conduct as well.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Late night stroll
While Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling the area late at night in the Village of Chauncey, they noticed a suspicious subject in the Village Park.
Deputies were able to make contact with the individual, who was advised the park closed after dark. No criminal activity was suspected or observed by deputies on scene.
My she-shed!
Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Athens area to take a breaking and entering report.
Once deputies arrived at the scene and met with the caller, who let deputies know her shed was broken into. The shed was photographed, and deputies secured the door.
Knock Knock
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Trimble Township responding to a report of a suspicious individual knocking on the side of their home.
Deputies made contact with all parties involved, and the suspect told deputies he was being harassed over text messages and phone calls by the people in the residence. Deputies advised all parties to refrain from contacting one another and asked them to deal with their issues responsibly.
Monday, Feb. 23
She’s over it
Athens County deputies responded to Fifth Street in Jacksonville, due to a harassment report.
Deputies spoke with the caller and were told the individual's ex-boyfriend would not stop contacting her. Deputies then visited the ex-boyfriend, located on Allen Street in Glouster, and told him to stop contacting the caller.
Where’s my boat?
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office to North Plains Road in The Plains to speak to a caller about their stolen boat.
Deputies spoke to the caller, and a report was filed. An investigation is currently underway.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Laundry day on hold
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Meadowbrook Road in Albany, due to a report of a washer and dryer being vandalized.
Deputies arrived at the apartment building where the washer and dryer were located and made a report with the caller.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Runaway dog
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Rhine Street in Nelsonville due to a report of a man and woman yelling from a residence, with a possible dispute taking place.
Deputies were able to speak to both parties involved and were told their dog got loose momentarily and that no violence or threats took place. Deputies resumed their patrol.
You can’t fool me
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies talked to a person on Lexington Avenue in Chauncey, who told police she was being scammed.
The woman told deputies she believed she was being scammed by a person claiming to be with Medicare. Deputies took a report, and an investigation is taking place.
Thursday, Feb. 26
No, that’s my cat!
Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Monserat Ridge Road in Millfield due to a call about a neighbor stealing a woman’s cat.
After deputies fully reviewed and investigated the situation, they determined it was a civil matter.
A long journey ahead
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office arrived at The Life Point Pentecostal Church in Athens to speak to a man planning to walk to Cincinnati.
The man told deputies he missed his bus and was determined to walk to Cincinnati from Athens. Deputies gave him a courtesy ride and returned to patrol.
