09/21/2026
Friday, September 18th, Through Sunday, September 20th, 2026 Media Release
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls for service from Friday, September 18th, Through Sunday, September 20th, 2026.
Friday, September 18th
Deputies responded to Peach Ridge Road in Athens for an alarm. Deputies arrived on scene and determined that everything checked fine.
Deputies responded to State Route 13 in Millfield reference to a male possibly unresponsive in a vehicle. Deputies made contact with the individual who was alert and, on his phone, no further assistance was needed.
Deputies were dispatched to Vore Ridge Road regarding goats that had wandered onto a neighboring property. Upon arrival, deputies assisted in returning the goats to their owner’s property. The owner was advised to ensure the goats remained on their property. Deputies then cleared the scene and returned to patrol.
Deputies responded to the Athens County Fairgrounds reference to the caller requesting assistance with jumping a dead battery. The battery was jumped and deputies resumed patrol.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an individual reporting that their vehicle had been vandalized. A report was taken, and the incident was documented.
Deputies responded to the Athens County Fair Grounds to assist the caller with jumping a dead battery. The battery was jumped and deputies resumed patrol.
Deputies were dispatched to Kimberly Road regarding a report of a reckless driver. Deputies patrolled the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies responded to Bucks Lake Road in Guysville for a report of an inactive attempted burglary. Deputies spoke to the complainant and checked the property but found no evidence of an attempted burglary. The complainant wished to have the incident documented.
Deputies were dispatched to an abandon vehicle at the intersection of Rock Riffle Road and Stimson Avenue. Deputies made contact with the owner, who advised that it was broken down and they were in route to get the vehicle.
Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Lang Road in Nelsonville for a report of a domestic dispute. Deputies separated all parties involved and determined there were no elements of domestic violence. One party elected to leave and separate from the residence.
Deputies responded to a verbal dispute at the park on Lee Street in Albany. Parties were separated and warned for disorderly conduct.
Athens County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the Harmony Road / East State Street area in Athens for a possible theft of a cell phone. After searching the area, the caller found the cell phone and did not need any further intervention.
Deputies working the Federal Hocking football game were advised by dispatch of a 911 hang-up. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate anyone needing assistance.
Deputies responded to State Route 329 in Stewart for a traffic accident. Deputies arrived on scene and a report was taken.
Saturday, September 19th
Deputies received a call-in harassment complaint. On the phone deputies spoke with the complainant and a report was taken.
Deputies responded to State Route 7 in Coolville for a reported domestic. Deputies spoke with the caller and determined that no threats or acts of violence had occurred.
Deputies were dispatched to Baker Road in Athens regarding a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies determined that the dispute had been verbal in nature. Deputies separated the individuals involved, and one individual agreed to leave the property. Deputies then cleared the scene and returned to patrol.
Deputies received a call from an individual requesting that deputies document ongoing harassment by another individual. A report was taken in the event that the behavior continues.
Deputies responded to Mountain Belle Road in Coolville reference to a well-being check. Deputies made contact with the individual who stated they were fine and did not need assistance.
Deputies were dispatched to Sand Ridge Road, Millfield regarding an animal complaint. Deputies were advised that two dogs were loose and acting aggressively. Deputies patrolled the area but were unable to locate the dogs. The Athens County Dog Warden was familiar with the dogs and attempted to make contact with the owner; however, negative contact was made.
Deputies were dispatched to Old State Route 56 regarding an individual wishing to file a complaint against a neighbor. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the individual and documented the incident.
Deputies responded to East Fourth Street in The Plains to attempt to make contact with a male for The Perry County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were advised the male no longer resides there and relayed the information to Perry County.
Deputies responded to State Route 685 in Glouster reference to a property damage complaint.
Deputies were dispatched to Barbour Street in Glouster regarding a verbal dispute. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with both individuals, and one agreed to leave the property temporarily so the parties could separate and calm down. Before clearing the scene, deputies warned both individuals about disorderly conduct.
Deputies were dispatched to South Street in The Plains to do a well-being check. Deputies spoke with the resident and determined that they were okay.
Deputies responded to the Glouster Park for a well-being check on a male. Deputies spoke with the male and determined he was fine.
Deputies took a report from an individual who reported that their wallet was stolen three days prior. Deputies advised the caller to cancel their credit and bank cards that were in the wallet and to monitor their credit report.
Deputies patrolled Willow Creek Rd. in Guysville after receiving calls from concerned residents that a juvenile was riding an ATV too fast on the roadway. Deputies were unable to locate the ATV rider.
While patrolling the Village of Trimble deputies, assisted a resident with a vehicle unlock.
Athens County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to Columbia Road in Albany for a report of a welfare check for a subject in the roadway. Deputies patrolled the area but did not locate anyone.
Deputies responded to Country Club Lane in Athens for a 911 open line call. Deputies determined that there was no emergency after speaking with multiple individuals present.
While patrolling the Village of Trimble, deputies located an obstruction in the roadway. The items were removed from the roadway and units resumed patrol.
Deputies responded to Old State Route 56, New Marshfield in reference to a domestic dispute. On scene deputies spoke with all parties and determined no crime took place. Deputies then warned parties for persistent disorderly conduct if the arguing persists.
Sunday, September 20th
Deputies responded to Glouster for a private property, single vehicle accident reported by EMS. There was no damage to property, and the driver did not wish for a report.
Deputies were dispatched to the Sunoco in Glouster regarding an abandoned vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies advised the store manager that because the vehicle was located on commercial property, the store would need to contact a towing company to have it removed.
Deputies were dispatched to Vore Ridge Road, Athens for sounds of gunshots. When deputies arrived, they spoke with the complainant, and they advised that their neighbor had shot a few rounds and were worried. Deputies then spoke with the neighbor, and they were shooting their gun on their property in a safe direction. With nothing illegal occurring deputies returned to patrol.
Deputies responded to West First Street in The Plains reference to a 911 open line. Deputies determined that a verbal dispute had taken place but nothing criminal had taken place that no involved individuals wished to pursue. All involved individuals agreed to separate for the evening and deputies resumed patrol.
Deputies were dispatched to Wilson Street in Coolville regarding a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies found that both individuals had calmed down. The dispute was determined to have been verbal in nature, and no physical altercation was reported. Deputies then cleared the scene and returned to patrol.
Deputies were dispatched to First Street, The Plains for a well-being check, an elderly individual not answering his door. When deputies arrived, they found that the reporting party had made entry and the individual was fine.
Deputies were dispatched to Rockcamp Road, New Marshfield for a well-being check. An individual rented out his property and was worried about that party because the area is known to flood. Deputies attempted to make it to that location but were unable to due to flooding and trees down. Waterloo FD was requested to check. Waterloo FD found that no one was at that location anymore.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop at the Family Dollar in New Marshfield, Ohio. Upon making contact with the driver who had an active driving suspension and speaking with the subject criminal indicators were observed throughout the vehicle and from the driver which led deputies that there as criminal activity taking place. K-9 Cody was deployed for an air sniff of the exterior of the vehicle and during the course of sniff a positive indication to the odor of narcotics was given. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected narcotics were found concealed in the dash of the vehicle behind an ashtray and drug paraphernalia that was consistent with the suspected narcotics. The male subjects APA Parole Officer was contacted who asked he be placed under arrest for APA Violations at this time. Timothy Perry, age 62, was placed under arrest and transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. Charges will be pursued pending BCI Crime Lab results.
Deputies assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a vehicle accident on Matheny Road in Nelsonville. The single vehicle accident is being investigated by the troopers and deputies returned to patrol.
Deputies were dispatched to an injury accident that occurred on Toledo Street in Glouster. A juvenile was transported by family for precaution.
Deputies responded to the area of Ennis Road in Albany for a report of sounds of gun shots. Deputies patrolled the area and later spoke with a male. The male was shooting in a safe direction and was also advised of firearm safety.