Athens Sheriff's Press Releases

12/21/2011

athenssheriff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:03:34 +0000

ACSO received a call regarding a dispute that occurred on Sycamore St. in Glouster. This case is under investigtion.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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On December 19, 2011, Jim Edwards advised me his TV cable on New Floodwood Rd. was damaged. It appeared the cable had been shot with a shotgun slug. Empty cartridges were located at the scene and placed into evidence. Also, an amp belonging the his business was damaged as well.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Rogar Jordan stated he has a mobile home that has been damaged and items missing. This case is under investigation.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

12/13/2011

athenssheriff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:17:46 +0000

Craig Slaughter stated he and Lawrence Anderson had a disagreement. There were no threats of violence nor were there any acts of physical violence towards each other. They both agreed not to communicate for the rest of the day. Case closed.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Rainelle Duff stated she permitted her boyfriend, Michael Swchenke, to care for their 3 year old daughter while she was in jail. This occurred over two years ago. At the present Michael and the child are in another state. On this date she enquired as to what she could do to obtain her child. I advised her Michael has not committed a crime and that I will contact him to see why he has not brought the child back.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Jason Barnhart stated he was assaulted by Danny Rodgers. This case is under investigation.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

12/12/2011

athenssheriff — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:54:40 +0000

Matthew A. Berry, age:21, was found dead at his residence on Sunset Lane in The Plains on December 10, 2011 near 1:00 p.m. Even though the Athens County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect foul play, the Athens County Coroner will be ordering an autopsy.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Michael Moschell advised he has a White Oak and a Red Oak tree that has been cut from his property on Luhrig Rd. This incident has occurred sometime within the last few days.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

12/09/2011

athenssheriff — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:44:15 +0000

Cel Reynolds, PA Surestop attendant, advised a female driving a white Ford Escort hit the side of their building and then left the scene. This incident is under investigation.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Arrested a male juvenile for a warrant being held on him in Hocking County. He was transported to the Hocking County/Athens County line. This case is being investigated by the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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James Hayes stated a Bruce Mace grabbed him by his shirt while on Back Street in Millfield on December 4, 2011. James was satisfied to have ACSO advise Bruce to stay away from James for the present time.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Joel Day, operator for R. C. Construction, stated an unknown individual started the company track hoe and had driven it over a bank damaging two different areas of the machine. In addition, a few trees owned by Wayne National Forest were damaged. The Forest Service investigated their aspect of this incident. This incident occurred sometime on December 4, 2011.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

11/14/2011

athenssheriff — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:39:51 +0000

Melissa Ryder advised ACSO she had her medication stolen from her residence sometime within the last two days. ACSO is investigating this incident.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Shirley Crane advised ACSO she had a Black and Decker angle grinder and a Craftsman circular saw stolen from her garage sometime through the night hours of November 13, 2011.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

10/24/2011

athenssheriff — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:34:22 +0000

Laura Cople advised me her son’s IPOD (Touch 32G) was stolen from their vehicle sometime within the last couple of weeks.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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The Coolville Holiness Camp buildings were broken into and several feet of copper pipe and wiring along with seven air conditioners were removed from the premises. This incident is under investigation.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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William Hickman stated the door to his Ford Contour was open on the morning of October 23, 2011. There was not anything missing from his vehicle.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

10/11/2011

athenssheriff — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:17:36 +0000

Brenda Nelson advised ACSO she had a generator belonging to her mother, Ruby Nelson, removed from her garage at 18 Hartman Rd. in the Plains. This incident occurred sometime during the night hours.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Becky Speelman stated she had 4 hubcaps, 4 tires, and 4 rims stolen from her property at 21520 Waterworks Hill Rd., Glouster sometime through the night hours.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Harry Leffler advised ACSO he has 80 Morphine pills stolen from his residence on Old Seven Road, Coolville.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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Joel Greenlee advised he had 4 tires and rims removed from his property at 6711 Ervin Rd., Athens. This incident occurred sometime during the last few days.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

10/04/2011

athenssheriff — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:43:03 +0000

Glenn Dunfee advised his son was driving his 1990 S10 Chevy pickup without having his consent to being driving it.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

09/29/2011

athenssheriff — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:21:44 +0000

Arrested Lucille Jones after ACSO received the second call regarding her being intoxicated and acting in a disorderly manner while at 2076 Trout Rd. Upon arrival it was learned she had a strong odor of alcohol on or about her person, she was unstable on her feet, and was using abusive language to her sister and in front of the officers. Furthermore, she had driven a golf cart to the woods. She advised Lt. Cogar she had been drinking Kessler’s Whiskey throughout the night and into the day. She was arrested for her own safety and for that of others.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

09/26/2001

athenssheriff — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:32:06 +0000

Arrested William Riley II in Millfield for Domestic Violence after it was learned he dragged his wife, Sherry Riley, down the steps, placed a knife to her back, and struck her in the face with with his hand. Furthermore, William would not permit Sherry to leave and advised her he would kill her. He was transported to the Regional Jail.

Reporting Officer Dep. Brad Jeffers

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On September 23, 2011, Phillip Ridenour reported to the ACSO the Coolville Holiness Camp facility had been broken into and several feet of copper pipe and wire were removed. This incident occurred sometime within the last two weeks and is under investigation.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar

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William Airhart advised ACSO the house he resides in on Tommy Bond Rd., Coolville, had been entered, ransacked, and had items removed sometime within the last three days. This incident is being investigated by the ACSO.

Reporting Officer Lt. Darrell Cogar