Here are the incidents reported Oct. 15, 2026, according to the 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.
7:40 a.m. · U.S. Route 50 at Radford Road, Athens · Traffic accident
Deputies responded to U.S. 50 near Radford Road for a deer accident. Deputies were told a deer ran into the roadway and hit the complainant’s vehicle.
Case 05-26-05656
10:07 a.m. · State Route 691, Athens · Harassment
Deputies were sent to State Route 691 for a juvenile complaint and were told of possible harassment. A report was taken, and the release describes it as an ongoing investigation.
Case 05-26-05658
1:02 p.m. · McGur Road, Stewart · Alarm
Deputies were sent to McGur Road for an alarm drop. The property manager told deputies he accidentally tripped the alarm.
Case 05-26-05660
2:04 p.m. · Salem Road, Athens · Suspicious vehicle
Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked along Salem Road. They patrolled the area but did not find the vehicle.
Case 05-26-05663
2:54 p.m. · Connett Road, Nelsonville · Patient assist
Deputies went to the Nelsonville area to help Athens County EMS, then returned to patrol.
Case 05-26-05665
3:18 p.m. · Penn Street, Glouster · Disorderly
Deputies responded to Glouster, where the caller said his ex-wife was on his property and would not leave. Deputies made contact, and the woman left without incident.
Case 05-26-05666
5:15 p.m. · Tenth Street, Jacksonville · Wellbeing check
Deputies checked on an elderly man in the Jacksonville area. The man told deputies everything was okay and that his phone was dead. Athens County EMS checked him out. Deputies advised him to contact family members, who were concerned.
Case 05-26-05668
5:22 p.m. · South Clinton Street, The Plains · Juvenile problem
Deputies responded to a report of juveniles at a building on private property. Deputies found no criminal activity and asked the juveniles to leave. No further action was taken.
Case 05-26-05669
5:54 p.m. · Summit Street, Glouster · Vandalism
The release says deputies responded to the Glouster area for suspicious activity. They patrolled the area, found no one and returned to patrol.
Case 05-26-05673
8:13 p.m. · State Route 682, The Plains · Assault
Deputies responded to the area of The Plains for what the release calls an “inactive dispute.” Deputies spoke with all parties involved, a report was taken, and deputies returned to patrol.
Case 05-26-05676
The release contained 10 entries, all of which are listed.
Source: news release from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Oct. 16, 2026.
