06/01/2026
Friday, May 29th, through Sunday, May 31st, 2026 Media Release
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls for service from Friday, May 29th, through Sunday, May 31st, 2026.
Friday, May 29th
Deputies spoke by telephone with a female regarding a Facebook marketplace scam. Caller was informed that Deputy's would patrol her area in The Plains, monitoring for anything suspicious.
Deputies were requested to speak with a female by telephone regarding matters pertaining to a protection order.
Deputies were dispatched to Roscoe Drive, Athens for a 911 hang up. Deputies determined that it was an accidental dial and that everything was fine.
Deputies responded to United Lane in Athens reference to a vehicle unlock. Deputies unlocked the vehicle and resumed patrol.
Deputies responded to High Street in Glouster for a domestic dispute. Deputies patrolled the area with negative contact with any individuals fighting or arguing.
Deputies responded to West Main Street in Glouster for a domestic dispute. Deputies patrolled the area with negative contact.
A male called into the Sheriff's Office to report a theft.
Deputies responded to The Plains in reference to a suspicious vehicle complaint. On scene deputies spoke with the complainant and determined the vehicle was not suspicious.
Saturday, May 30th
Deputies responded to Washington Road in Albany, for report of an inactive dispute. On scene, deputies spoke with involved parties. Both parties advised that they had argued prior to deputies’ arrival. Both parties advised no physical altercations had taken place. Parties were separated and deputies returned to patrol.
Deputies spoke with a male that wanted to report a firearm missing from a rental property on Sturbois Road in Athens.
Deputies responded to Circle Drive in Guysville on reports of a Domestic Dispute between a male and female.
Deputies received a telephone call from a male in Albany who wanted to file a report that someone had stolen his lawn mower and gas can.
Deputies received a call regarding property damage from a landscaping company on Torch Road, Coolville.
Deputies responded to Hamley Run Road, The Plains for a report of an individual who had allegedly made threats of self-harm and was possibly intoxicated. A truck was found stuck in the mud, and deputies determined the individual did not meet the criteria for a mental health evaluation.
Deputies responded to Carol Lane, The Plains for a reported verbal domestic dispute. After speaking with those involved, deputies learned the incident was limited to a verbal argument and that no threats had been made and nothing physical had occurred. The parties chose to leave the residence due to ongoing family conflicts with other family members. Deputies remained on scene until they departed.
Deputies responded to South Plains Road, The Plains in reference to a car parked on the sidewalk. Deputies spoke with the owner of the car blocking the sidewalk and advised them the car needed to be moved.
Deputies responded to Fifth Street in The Plains for a trespassing complaint. The subject was left prior to deputies’ arrival.
Deputies responded to the Stewart area in reference to a threatening complaint. On scene deputies spoke with the involved parties and determined two juvenile cousins engaged in an argument.
Deputies responded to Albany to assist Albany Police Department with a foot pursuit. Deputies arrived and later assisted with the arrest of Jeremy Graber, age 43.
Deputies responded to Swett Hollow Road, for report of a female being lost in the woods and stuck in a ravine. On scene, deputies located the female in a near-by field next to a tent. The female checked fine and declined medical assistance.
Sunday, May 31st
Deputies responded to Chauncey in reference to a diabetic problem complaint. On scene deputies were not needed.
Deputies responded to Canaanville Road in Athens, for report of an active dispute. On scene, deputies spoke with involved parties. Both parties advised no physical altercation had taken place. Parties agreed to separate for the night.
Deputies responded to The Plains in reference to a verbal dispute. On scene deputies spoke with all the parties involved and determined no crime had taken place.
Deputies were dispatched to River Road, Athens on a report of a domestic situation. Deputies arrived on scene and stood by while a female gathered her personal property and left.
Deputies responded to Radford Road in reference to an animal complaint. Upon arrival, the complainant stated he could hear something scratching behind his oven. Upon checking behind the stove, a bird was located and safely retrieved and released.
Deputies responded to Center Street in Albany in reference to a verbal dispute. Upon arrival, deputies located two females, disputing over person property. Parties agreed to separate, deputies gave the female a ride to Kershaw Green in Athens as she requested.
Deputies were dispatched to Rock Camp Road, New Marshfield on a 911 hang up call. upon arriving on scene deputies had no contact with anyone and did not locate any emergency.
Deputies responded to The Plains in reference to a male trying to steal her license plate. On scene deputies spoke with the caller who advised she wanted the male trespassed from her property. Deputies then spoke with the male and served him a trespass warning.
Deputies responded to Cemetery Road in Coolville for a domestic dispute. Deputies spoke with the caller and a report was taken.
Deputies responded to the Albany area in reference to an unruly Juvenile. On scene deputies spoke with all the parties involved and the Juvenile and a report was taken.
Deputies responded to a business in Albany for an alarm drop. Deputies were later canceled while en route.
Deputies responded to Scatter Ridge Road in Athens, for report of a suspicious female knocking on doors. On scene, deputies made contact the female, who advised she had been in an altercation with her boyfriend. Deputies then made contact with the male. No evidence of physical violence was substantiated although drug paraphernalia was found inside the residence and was placed into evidence for testing. Parties were separated and a report was filed.
