SHERIFF VERNON R CASTLE HAS DOWNGRADED TO A LEVEL ONE SNOW EMERGENCY
A level one-snow advisory means that roadways are snow covered and hazardous. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
On 01-01-08, Deputy Jerry Hallowell arrested Thomas Kasler DOB 02-16-58 for OVI and reasonable Control after Mr. Kasler drove a lawn tractor to the Trimble Krogers intoxicated and left it unattended in gear and it went into a parked vehicle.
Reporting Officer Jerry Hallowell
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On the evening of Saturday 12-29-07 the Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a armed robbery on Carr Rd.. The resident/victim was sitting at home with a 16 year old juvenile friend when a male entered his residence with a gun and ordered him to give over his money. The juvenile in the residence was used a decoy and has been arrested in connection with the robbery and charged with Complicity to Aggravated Robbery. It is believed that the armed suspect fled to & is staying in Columbus.
The suspect has been identified as Nicholas A. Brown.
Nicholas is age 18, black male, height app. 6′ tall, weighing app. 220 lbs., brown hair & brown eyes. Nicholas is considered armed and dangerous at this time.
Nicholas is at large as of the time of this release.
Any persons with information as to the whereabouts of Nicholas A. Brown are urged to contact the Columbus Police Department or the Athens County Sheriff’s Office.
Reporting Officer Jason Kline
1-1-08 17:52 hrs.
The Athens County Sheriff, Vern Castle, has issued a Level 2 snow emergency for Athens County. At this time we have a lot of accidents on the main routes.
A level two-snow advisory means that roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads can be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. People should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Obviously, if you are driving, use extreme caution.
This will remain in effect until further notice. Please check your local news agency for up to date information.
