Here are the incidents reported Oct. 2 through Oct. 4, 2026, according to a media release from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The entries are condensed from short narratives in the release. Names and exact addresses are withheld.
Arrests and charges are allegations. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Fri. 9:49 a.m. · New Marshfield Road, New Marshfield · Wellbeing check
Deputies were dispatched to New Marshfield Road to check on an individual. While deputies attempted to make contact, dispatch reached the individual by phone, who confirmed they were fine and not home.
Case 05-26-05414
Fri. 11:19 a.m. · State Route 56, New Marshfield · Lockout
Deputies responded to State Route 56 to assist an individual who was locked out of a vehicle. Deputies unlocked the vehicle and returned to patrol.
Case 05-26-05416
Fri. 12:33 p.m. · Main Street, Glouster · Lockout
Deputies responded to Main Street in Glouster for a vehicle unlock. The vehicle was unlocked and deputies resumed patrol.
Case 05-26-05417
Fri. 3:21 p.m. · U.S. Route 33 West at Circle 33 · Traffic hazard
While on patrol, deputies came upon an individual walking along the roadside. Deputies offered a courtesy ride, which the individual refused.
Case 05-26-05418
Fri. 5:41 p.m. · State Park Road, Athens · Intoxicated person
Deputies were dispatched to assist State Parks officers in locating a possibly intoxicated individual. Deputies were unable to locate the vehicle, which left before they arrived.
Case 05-26-05420
Fri. 6:05 p.m. · North Plains Road, The Plains · Theft
Deputies responded to a North Plains Road residence on a report of theft from an elderly person. Deputies helped the individual locate medication and a wallet that had been misplaced.
Case 05-26-05422
Fri. 8:34 p.m. · Lake Drive, Trimble · Non-injury accident
Deputies responded to the Kroger parking lot in Trimble for a non-injury vehicle accident.
Case 05-26-05426
Sat. 9:39 a.m. · The Plains area · Missing person
Deputies took a report of a missing person from The Plains. The individual was last seen on U.S. Route 33 walking toward Nelsonville. Family members and the individual’s partner had not seen them since about noon Oct. 2. Deputies issued a BOLO and entered the individual as a missing person. The individual was later located safely in Perry County.
Case 05-26-05428
Sat. 10:51 a.m. · Converse Street, Chauncey · Assault
Deputies responded to Chauncey for a report of an inactive assault that occurred in Glouster. The case was listed as pending investigation.
Case 05-26-05429
Sat. 11:43 a.m. · East Clinton Street, Albany · Suspicious person
Deputies were dispatched to the Albany area for a report of a suspicious person. The caller provided a description. Deputies patrolled the area but were unable to locate or make contact with anyone matching it.
Case 05-26-05432
Sat. 12:03 p.m. · Broad Street, Glouster · Domestic violence
Deputies responded to Broad Street in Glouster for a third-party report of a domestic dispute. Deputies made contact with the alleged victim, who said no domestic incident had taken place.
Case 05-26-05433
Sat. 3:06 p.m. · Mill Creek Road, Millfield · Dispute
Deputies responded to a dispute on Mill Creek Road in Millfield. Deputies separated the parties and served one individual with a trespass warning.
Case 05-26-05434
Sat. 5:34 p.m. · Alderman Road, Millfield · Threatening
Deputies responded to Alderman Road for a report of an individual making threats toward another. Deputies spoke with both individuals and determined no direct threats of harm had been made.
Case 05-26-05435
Sat. 7:36 p.m. · Lexington Avenue, Chauncey · Dispute
Deputies responded to Lexington Avenue in Chauncey for a dispute between two individuals. Deputies determined the dispute was verbal and advised one individual to leave the property for the night. The individual agreed, and deputies cleared the scene.
Case 05-26-05439
Sat. 9:19 p.m. · Mill Creek Road, Millfield · Dispute
Deputies responded to a residence on Mill Creek Road in Millfield for a report of an active dispute. Deputies were told the individual causing problems had left. Deputies patrolled the area but did not locate the individual.
Case 05-26-05440
Sat. 11:42 p.m. · High Street, Glouster · Dispute
Deputies responded to Glouster for a verbal dispute. Several individuals told deputies the parties involved had left before deputies arrived.
Case 05-26-05442
Sun. 12:40 a.m. · Ohio Avenue, The Plains · Dispute
Deputies responded to The Plains for a dispute. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and a report was taken.
Case 05-26-05443
Sun. 2:33 a.m. · Webb Avenue, Doanville · Suspicious activity
Deputies responded to Webb Avenue in Doanville for a report of suspicious activity. Deputies patrolled the area and made no contact.
Case 05-26-05446
Sun. 8:45 a.m. · Hebbardsville Road · 911 open line
Deputies were dispatched to Hebbardsville Road after a 911 hang-up call. Athens County EMS arrived first and determined the individual had fallen earlier and needed help getting back up. EMS remained to assist and deputies returned to patrol.
Case 05-26-05448
Sun. 12:15 p.m. · Pleasant Hill Road, Athens · Neighbor dispute
Deputies were dispatched to Pleasant Hill Road for a neighbor dispute. Deputies spoke with both parties and determined nothing criminal had occurred and no threats were made. The parties were advised to stay separated and to have no direct or indirect communication.
Case 05-26-05452
Sun. 1:53 p.m. · Cross Street, The Plains · Neighbor dispute
Deputies were dispatched to The Plains for a neighbor dispute. Deputies spoke with both parties and determined nothing criminal had occurred. They were advised to be more respectful of each other’s property.
Case 05-26-05453
Sun. 4:07 p.m. · McGraw Road, Stewart · Wellbeing check
Deputies responded to McGraw Road in Stewart for a wellbeing check. Deputies spoke with the man and determined everything was fine.
Case 05-26-05456
Sun. 5:16 p.m. · Baker Road, Athens · Domestic violence
Deputies responded to a domestic dispute. Deputies separated both individuals and spoke with each. The dispute was determined to be verbal. One individual wanted to leave the property, and deputies stayed on scene while the individual gathered belongings, then cleared the scene and returned to patrol.
Case 05-26-05457
The release listed 25 entries; 23 are included here.
Source: news release from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Oct. 5, 2026.
