04/30/2026
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March 28
Deputies responded to a complaint of a possible domestic dispute at a Main Street, Union Furnace address. One of the subjects involved was found to have an active warrant for their arrest. Cody Decker was arrested on his Misdemeanor arrest warrant and was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his warrant. An investigation into the domestic dispute was conducted, and a report was completed.
March 29
Deputies responded to a complaint of a gunshot at a Pike Street address. Deputies and EMS arrived on scene, and an individual was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. There is no evidence to suggest that there is a threat to the public. A report was completed.
March 29
Deputies responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a State Route 56 address. An investigation was conducted along with the collection of evidence and written statements. Thomas Ferguson III was arrested for Assault (M-1) and was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charge. Additional charges have been filed with a request for a summons to appear in Hocking County Court for another involved person. A report was completed.
March 29
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office about a neighbor dispute. A statement was collected, and a report was completed.
March 30
Deputies responded to a deer vs vehicle crash on US Route 33. A report was completed.
March 30
Deputies responded to a complaint of two loose canines at an Opossum Hollow Road address. One of the canines got away from the call before Deputies could arrive. The remaining canine was transported to the Hocking County Humane Society. Later that same day, the second canine was caught and transported to the animal shelter. A report was completed.
March 30
Deputies responded to a complaint of property damage at a Starr Route Road address. The damage to a lock was documented, and a report was completed.
March 31
Deputies responded to a complaint of possible identity fraud at a State Route 180 address. Evidence was collected, and a report was completed.
March 31
Deputies responded to a complaint of a possible domestic dispute at an East Fork Road address. As Deputies arrived, a male was observed running into the woods. Deputies were unable to locate the male but later identified him as an individual with two outstanding warrants for his arrest. Additional charges have been requested against that individual in Hocking County Court. A report was completed.
April 01
Deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a Freeman Road address. An investigation was conducted, and based on the findings of that investigation, Andrew Wiliams was arrested for Domestic Violence (M-1). Mr. Williams was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charge. A report was completed.
April 02
Deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a Goose Creek Road address. An investigation was conducted, and based on the findings of that investigation, Matthew Winnett Jr. was located and arrested for Domestic Violence (M-1) and Criminal Damaging or Endangering (M-2). Mr. Winnett Jr. was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charges. A report was completed.
April 02
Deputies spoke with a citizen by phone regarding a complaint of telecommunications harassment. An investigation was conducted, and no criminal act appears to have been committed. A report was completed.
April 03
Deputies from the Hocking County Sheriff's Office and Officers from the Logan Police Department interacted with an individual multiple times on April 03, 2026. Law enforcement issued multiple warnings about disorderly conduct on three separate occasions. Jacob Webb was ultimately arrested for Persistent Disorderly Conduct (M-4) and Public Indecency (M-4) during a fourth encounter at a State Route 664 N address. Jacob Webb was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charges. A report was completed.
April 03
Deputies responded to a complaint of an inactive attempted Breaking and Entering of a structure at a College Prospects Drive address. An investigation was conducted, and damage to the structure was documented with photographs. A report was completed.
April 03
Deputies responded to a complaint of an active Domestic Violence incident at a Conrad Road address. Upon arrival, the incident was no longer active, and an investigation was conducted. Based on the evidence observed during the investigation, it was determined that Robert Shamblin was the primary aggressor. Robert Shamblin was arrested for Domestic Violence (F-5) due to a previous conviction that raises Domestic Violence from a Misdemeanor of the First degree to a Felony of the Fifth degree. Robert Shamblin was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charge. A report was completed.
April 04
Deputies spoke with a citizen who called into the Hocking County Sheriff's Office to make a complaint. The complaint was determined to be civil in nature, and a report was completed.
April 04
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operating on US Route 33 near State Route 180. The traffic stop was conducted due to the Deputy observing multiple traffic violations. A traffic citation was issued to the driver for Expired Plates (MM), Improper Turn/Fail to Signal (MM), and Space Between Moving Vehicles (MM). The driver was released at the scene, and a report was completed.
April 04
Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on Reed Road. A report was completed.
April 05
Deputies responded to a complaint of a motor vehicle crash in the median of US Route 33 near Mile Marker 181. Deputies arrived on scene and identified a female occupant as a reported missing juvenile from North Carolina. The juvenile was safely removed from the scene, and Virgil Larson Jr, the driver of the vehicle, was arrested for Kidnapping (F-1) and Resisting Arrest (M-2). Virgil Larson was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charges. A report was completed.
April 05
Deputies responded to a complaint of an inactive domestic dispute at a Happy Hollow Road address. An investigation was conducted, and the involved persons were separated. The case has been forwarded to Hocking County Juvenile Court. A report was completed.
April 05
Deputies responded to a Mohler Road address for a complaint of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The complainant reported that they loaned the vehicle to a friend, who has not yet returned it. A bulletin was issued to surrounding law enforcement agencies, advising them to be on the lookout for the vehicle. A report was completed.
April 06
Deputies responded to a complaint of a trailer blocking a right-of-way at an Old Mcarthur Road address. The trailer appeared to have been abandoned and was towed by a local towing company to its impound lot, pending ownership verification. A report was completed.
April 06
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office who reported suspicious activity. A report was completed.
April 07
Deputies responded to a Thomas Road address at the request of the Hocking County Health Department to check whether the property had been vacated. During the property check, Deputies located a canine being held in an outdoor pen with no proper shelter, food, or water. The Hocking County Dog Warden was notified, responded to the scene, and took the canine into custody. Charges have been filed in Hocking County Court against the owner of the canine. A report was completed.
April 08
Deputies responded to a Laurel Run Road address for a complaint of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The individual was transported to a local hospital, where they received mental health care. A report was completed.
April 08
Deputies responded to a private property motor vehicle crash at a Stump Run Road address. A report was completed.
April 08
Deputies responded to a complaint of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis at a State Route 93 North address. The individual was transported to a local hospital, where they received mental health care. A report was completed.
April 08
Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed committing a traffic violation on State Route 93 North. An attempt to stop the vehicle failed, as it failed to yield to a marked law enforcement vehicle with emergency lights and sirens activated. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle drove through a closed gate and into a wooded area at the end of Wheeler Road. Hocking County Deputies, along with a Hocking County Sheriff's Canine, conducted a short search for the vehicle and the driver. Once located, the driver was taken into custody without further incident. Joseph Downs was arrested for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (M-1) and Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer (F-3). Joseph Downs was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charges. A report was completed.
April 09
Deputies responded to a 911 hang-up at a Defenbaugh Road address. Deputies were able to make contact with individuals at the residence who stated there was a verbal dispute at the residence. No criminal acts were observed or reported, and Deputies transported one individual to meet a family member nearby. A report was completed.
April 10
Deputies responded to a complaint of a tree that had fallen on a home located at a Wesley Drive address. An informational report was completed to document the damage.
April 10
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office about a theft of equipment from a job site on State Route 216. A report was completed.
April 10
Deputies responded to a trespassing complaint at a Big Cola Road address. Upon speaking with the complainant, Deputies learned that a neighbor had littered on their property and was creating other disturbances. Deputies spoke with the neighbor, and an agreement was made to clean up the litter. A report was completed.
April 10
Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash at a Maysville Williams Road address. A report was completed.
April 11
Deputies responded to a Frasure-Helber Road residence in an attempt to locate an individual with an active warrant for their arrest. Deputies made contact with a resident who stated that no one else was home, but gave consent for Deputies to search the residence. Deputies searched the residence and located Kimberly Collinsworth and Troy Collinsworth hiding in the residence. Both Kimberly and Troy were found to have active protection orders against each other. Kimberly was arrested for Obstructing Justice (M-1) and Violating a Protection Order (M-1). Troy Collinsworth was arrested for Obstructing Official Business (M-2) and Violation of a Protection Order (M-1). Kimberly Collinsworth and Troy Collinsworth were both transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail and were booked on their charges. A report was completed.
April 11
Deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a Voris Road address. An investigation was conducted, and Deputies observed visible injury to an individual. Edward Harris was arrested for Domestic Violence (M-1). Edward Harris was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charges. A report was completed.
April 12
Deputies responded to a complaint of an unconscious individual at a Greasy Ridge Road address. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Hocking County Coroner. A report was completed.
April 12
Deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a Sudlow-Lee Road address. An investigation was conducted. No information was obtained to warrant probable cause for an arrest. A report was completed to document the incident.
April 12
Deputies responded to a complaint of an unconscious individual at a Logan-Horns Mill Road address. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Hocking County Coroner. A report was completed.
April 12
Deputies located an abandoned motor vehicle on US Route 33. The Ohio State Highway Patrol had previously tagged the vehicle as abandoned. An inventory was conducted on the vehicle, and items of suspected Ma*****na paraphernalia were seized. A local towing company then towed the vehicle to its impound lot. A report was completed.
April 13
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office about a domestic dispute at a Shull Road address. An investigation was conducted, and based on the evidence obtained in that investigation, an arrest warrant was requested and issued in Hocking County Municipal Court for Elvis Green on charges of Domestic Violence (M-1) and Strangulation (F-3). Elvis Green was later located in Perry County, Ohio, where he was arrested on his active arrest warrant. Elvis Green was transferred into the custody of Hocking County Sheriff's Deputies, who transported him to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his warrant. A report was completed.
April 13
Deputies responded to a complaint of a theft at a State Route 664 address. The complainant reported that a package was stolen from their front porch. A report was completed.
April 13
Deputies responded to a complaint of an active dispute at a Maysville-Greendale Road address. All parties were separated, and a warning for disorderly conduct was given. A report was completed.
April 14
Deputies responded to a complaint of a potential missing person at a California Road address. The individual was located and found to be alive and well before Deputies could officially report the person as missing. No further action was taken, and a report was completed.
April 14
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office about a complaint of identity fraud. The complainant reported that an unknown person had withdrawn funds from their bank account without their knowledge or authorization. A report was completed.
April 14
Deputies responded to a complaint of suspicious items at a Coakley Road address. Upon arrival, Deputies were shown what appeared to be possible illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia that the resident had located in their home. The items were seized for destruction and placed into evidence at the Hocking County Sheriff's Office. A report was completed.
April 14
Deputies responded to a complaint of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis at an Old McArthur Road address. The individual was transported to a local hospital, where they received mental health care. A report was completed.
April 15
Deputies responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute at a Carbon Hill-Buchtel Road address. Maria Shahan was arrested for Domestic Violence (M-1) and Disrupting Public Service (F-3). Mariah Shahan was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where she was booked on her charges.
April 15
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office regarding a theft complaint. The citizen reported that their vehicle license plates were stolen within the past 24 hours. The license plates were entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as stolen. A report was completed.
April 15
Deputies spoke with two citizens in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office for a complaint of harassment. A written statement was collected, and a report was completed.
April 15
Deputies responded to a report of an abandoned firearm at a Hockman Road address. Deputies collected the firearm for safekeeping and placed it into evidence at the Hocking County Sheriff's Office until an owner can be identified. A report was completed.
April 15
Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on US 33 near Opossum Hollow Road. Witnesses on the scene told deputies that the driver fled on foot toward Clear Creek Road. Deputies then located the individual as they were leaving the Go Mart on Clear Creek Road. The individual again attempted to flee after being ordered to stop by Deputies. Tyler Kerkes was arrested for Obstructing Official Business (M-2) and Resisting Arrest (M-2). Tyler Kerkes was then transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charges. A report was completed.
April 15
Deputies observed an individual they knew had active warrants for their arrest at a Vermont Avenue address. Joshua Blackford was arrested on his misdemeanor warrants. During a search incident to arrest, suspected illegal narcotics were discovered in Joshua Blackford's possession. The suspected illegal narcotics were seized and placed into evidence at the Hocking County Sheriff's Office and will be sent to BCI&I for laboratory testing. Additional charges may be filed in the future pending the result of laboratory testing. Joshua Blackford was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his arrest warrants. A report was completed.
April 16
Hocking County Deputies assisted Deputies from the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office at a Hide-A-Way Hills address with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Hocking County Deputies were released while Fairfield Deputies remained on scene. A report was completed.
April 16
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office regarding a trespass complaint at a Morning Drive address. The citizen provided video evidence of the incident. A suspect has been identified, and charges have been filed in Hocking County Municipal Court. A report was completed.
April 16
Deputies responded to a complaint of an unconscious individual at a State Route 664 S address. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Hocking County Coroner. A report was completed.
April 17
Deputies responded to a complaint of a found stolen vehicle at a Keota Road address. Upon arrival, Deputies met with the vehicle owner who had identifying information for the vehicle with them. Deputies confirmed that the vehicle matched and that it was reported stolen out of Perry County, Ohio. The reporting agency was contacted, and the vehicle was released to the owner. A report was completed.
April 17
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office regarding a neighbor dispute. A written statement was collected, and a report was completed. This case is being sent to the Hocking County Prosecutor for review.
April 17
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the Lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office for a complaint of identity fraud. A written statement was collected, and a report was completed.
April 17
Deputies responded to a disturbance at a Hocking Drive address. Upon arrival and after conducting an investigation, deputies found probable cause to arrest Nichole Kilgor for Domestic Violence (M-1) against one family member and Domestic Violence (M-4) against another family member. Nichole Kilgore was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail and booked on her charges. A report was completed.
April 17
Deputies responded to a complaint of a runaway juvenile at a Maysville-Greendale Road address. A search was conducted using other resources from law enforcement and volunteer firefighters. During the search, the juvenile returned home. A report was completed and submitted to Hocking County Juvenile Court for charges.
April 18
Deputies responded to Hocking Valley Community Hospital for a complaint of a possible sexual assault. Evidence was collected and placed into the evidence room at the Hocking County Sheriff's Office. An initial report was completed and forwarded to the Hocking County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau for further investigation.
April 18
Deputies responded to a complaint of a fight at a Tolliver Road address. An investigation was conducted, and written statements were obtained. No charges have been filed at this time; however, the case remains under supervisor review for possible future charges. A report was completed.
April 18
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office regarding a theft complaint on Scout Road. The citizen reported that a package was stolen from their porch by an unknown person(s). A report was completed.
April 18
Deputies responded to a complaint of vandalism at a State Route 93 S address. The resident reported that an unknown person(s) used paint to write an explicit word on the side of the residence. Photographs of the graffiti were taken, and a written statement was obtained. A report was completed.
April 18
Deputies responded to a complaint of unruly juveniles at a State Route 664 S address. Deputies spoke with the juvenileโs parents, who informed the Deputies that the children have a history of defiant and generally unruly behavior and that the juveniles had not returned home when they were told to do so. A search was conducted in the immediate area, and the juveniles were not located until several hours later when they returned home. A report was completed and forwarded to Hocking County Juvenile Court for Disorderly Conduct (MM) and Inducing Panic (M-1).
April 18
While searching for runway juveniles from an unrelated incident, Deputies located a juvenile near a tree line at the rear of a property. It was later determined that this juvenile had been with the other two runaway juveniles that Deputies were searching for. The juvenile did return home and is currently on probation in Hocking County. Hocking County Juvenile Probation was notified and will follow up with this juvenile. A report was completed.
April 19
Deputies responded to a complaint of a verbal dispute at a Big Cola Road address. An investigation revealed no criminal act. A report was completed.
April 19
Deputies responded to a Mohler Road address after the resident repeatedly called 911 with no emergency. Zachary Smith was arrested for Misuse of 911 (M4). Zachary Smith was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charge. A report was completed.
April 19
Deputies responded to a complaint of a runaway juvenile at a Davis Chapel Road address. A search was conducted for the juvenile utilizing a Hocking County Canine. At the same time, the juvenile returned home. A report was completed and will be forwarded to the Hocking County Prosecutor's Office for review and possible future charges.
April 19
Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the Salt Creek Village Apartments in Laurelville. A male passenger quickly exited the car and distanced himself from it. He turned away and stuffed something into his pants. The individual was identified and consented to a search of his person. During the search, deputies found a glass pipe with burnt residue.
Additionally, they noticed a bag of suspected methamphetamine sitting on the driver's seat in plain view. The suspected illegal narcotics and associated paraphernalia were seized and placed into evidence at the Hocking County Sheriff's Office. The suspected illegal narcotics will be submitted for laboratory testing at BCI&I. Future charges may be filed pending the results of laboratory testing. A report was completed.
April 19
Deputies observed a man riding a gas-powered SYM scooter with no license plate past a "Road Closed" sign in a construction zone and then through a cornfield. They identified him as Craig Young, who had a suspended driver's license. Craig was riding on a street that was closed for construction, which had appropriate signage indicating the closure. Furthermore, Craig did not possess a motorcycle endorsement, a license plate, or insurance. Craig Young was arrested for Driving on a Closed Roadway (M-4). Craig Young also received a citation for Driving under FRA suspension (MM), Expired Plates on a Vehicle (MM), and No Motorcycle Endorsement (MM). Craig Young was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charge of Driving on a Closed Roadway.
April 19
Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on West Buck Run Road. A report was completed.
April 20
Deputies responded to a complaint of threats at a Union Road address. Upon arrival, the Deputies identified this complaint as a civil dispute over unsatisfactory home repairs between the homeowner and a contractor. Deputies resolved the complaint, and a report was completed.
April 20
Deputies responded to a complaint of a neighbor dispute at a Haydenville Road address. The dispute involved a juvenile hitting baseballs that were unintentionally going into a neighbor's yard. Deputies resolved the complaint, and a report was completed.
April 20
Deputies responded to a complaint of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis at a Freeman Road address. The individual was transported to a local hospital and received mental health care. A report was completed.
April 20
Deputies responded to a complaint of suspicious activity at a Loomis Road address. Deputies conducted a well-being check and determined that the resident was okay. A report was completed.
April 20
Deputies responded to a complaint of identity fraud at a Big Pine Road address. The caller reported that they provided their Social Security information to a spam caller. A report was completed.
April 21
Deputies responded to a complaint of criminal damaging at a Highland Park Road address. The complainant pointed out that signs and fill dirt were placed in a right-of-way. Deputies documented the scene by photograph, and a report was completed.
April 21
Deputies responded to a complaint of an inactive domestic dispute at a Mohler Road address. The dispute was found to be verbal only, with no threats or violence. Deputies resolved the complaint, and a report was completed.
April 21
Deputies spoke with a citizen in the lobby of the Hocking County Sheriff's Office concerning a violation of a protection order. The suspect had already been arrested for a separate incident on 04/08/2026. A report was completed noting that the violation occurred during that previous incident. An additional charge of Violating a Protection Order (F-3) was sent to the Hocking County Prosecutor's Office.
April 21
Deputies responded to a complaint of harassment at a Bickel Road address. Deputies spoke with the complainant and, based on the information obtained, determined there was sufficient probable cause to request a warrant for arrest in Hocking County Municipal Court for the alleged offender. A report was completed.
April 21
Deputies responded to a complaint of an assault committed by juveniles at a Haydenville Road address. Deputies conducted an investigation and, based on information obtained, found sufficient probable cause to request charges against the alleged offender from the Hocking County Juvenile Prosecutor. A report was completed.
April 21
Deputies responded to a complaint of an unruly juvenile at a Scout Road address. The caller reported that the juvenile had not returned home after school, as they were told to do, and their current location was unknown. Deputies, with assistance from the City of Logan Police Department, located the juvenile, who was returned home without incident. A report was completed.
April 23
Deputies responded to a trespass complaint at a Lake Logan Road address. Deputies were informed that a guest stayed an additional two nights at a campground without paying. The property manager was requested that the guest be trespassed from the property. Deputies looked for the individual and discovered that they had already vacated the property before they could be formally advised of the trespass complaint. A report was completed.
April 23
Deputies responded to a trespass complaint at an Old Mcarthur Road address. Upon arrival, Deputies made contact with Susan Francis. During the course of their investigation into the trespass complaint, Deputies learned that Susan Francis had an active felony warrant for her arrest in Athens County, Ohio. Susan Francis was arrested on her warrant and transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where she was booked on it. A report was completed.
April 23
Deputies responded to a complaint of a sex-related crime at a Hayden Place address. Upon arrival, Deputies met with the caller and obtained further information about the incident. Dustin Nixon was arrested for Sexual Battery (F-3). Dustin Nixon was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his charge. A report was completed.
April 23
Deputies responded to a request for assistance from the City of Logan Police Department at an East Front Street address. Deputies arrived and were informed that an individual with an active felony warrant for his arrest in Hocking County was inside a locked garage. Deputies and Logan Police Officers entered the garage and located Chad Kratzenberg hiding in the back. Chad Kratzenberg was arrested on his felony warrant and was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, where he was booked on his warrant. A report was completed.
April 24
Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash at a State Route 93 S address. A report was completed.
April 24
Deputies responded to a vandalism complaint at a Knox Road address. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the complainant, who reported that an unknown person shot two windows with what appeared to be a BB gun. Photos of the scene were taken, and a report was completed.
April 24
Deputies responded to a complaint of an active breaking and entering at a Patton Street address. Upon arrival, Deputies located three juveniles matching the caller's description of the persons entering the abandoned trailer. The juveniles admitted they were in the abandoned trailer, and a Deputy escorted them back to their residence. The juveniles were turned over to their parents, who were informed of the incident and potential criminal charges in Hocking County Juvenile Court. A report was completed.
April 24
Deputies responded to a complaint of a suspicious person jumping a fence in the back yard of a Sherman Street address. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a male wearing a mask and gloves attempting to cut a screen on an open window at the residence. Once the Deputy announced their presence, the male fled the scene but was apprehended shortly thereafter. The suspect was identified as Zane Rowland, a 13-year-old juvenile, and transported to a juvenile detention center, where they were booked on a charge of Burglary (F-2). Additional charges may be requested in Hocking County Juvenile Court pending further investigation, as similar incidents began to be reported in the same timeframe. A report was completed.
April 24
Deputies were made aware of a complaint of an assault that occurred at a State Route 278 address. A Deputy from the Vinton County Sheriff's Office initially took the report and learned that the incident actually took place in Hocking County. The report was forwarded to Hocking County Deputies, who resumed the investigation. The complainant reported that kids shot them with a BB gun through an open window on their vehicle as they were driving on State Route 278, leaving minor injury to the complainant. The juveniles were identified, and parents/guardians were contacted. Charges will be requested in Hocking County Juvenile Court. A report was completed.
April 24
Deputies responded to a complaint of trespassing at a State Route 678 address. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the complainant, who reported three people hiking on their property. Deputies located the trespassers and identified them as juveniles. A total of eight juveniles were identified, and the parent/guardian of each was contacted to pick them up. Alcoholic beverages and ma*****na were observed at the residence where the juveniles were located, and each was warned of the potential charges that may be filed in Hocking County Juvenile Court for Underage Possession/Consumption. A report was completed.
