Sergeant Hooper Suspended By Athens County Sheriff
Sheriff Paul Brown says Sgt. Thomas Hooper resigned while Hooper claims a temporary suspension begun January 24 prevents his return. Hooper’s deputy commission was rescinded and his name removed from the payroll after an alleged dispute over politics and a confrontation with the sheriff’s son. Brown says Hooper left his deputy card at the office the morning of January 24.
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Athens County
Thomas Hooper
Paul Brown
Hooper
Brown
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Deputy Hooper loses post over payroll and politics clash
Brown quits and says Hooper was suspended after a dispute with sheriff’s son Robert Brown over midnight shift orders. OCSEA appeals to the State Personnel Board of Review arguing civil service protections apply and that Hooper should have a hearing and reasons in writing for dismissal. Hooper says removal tied to his resistance to involvement in Brown’s political campaign and an ongoing federal/state investigation.
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Robert Brown
Brown
Ohio Civil Serviloves Association
State Personnel Board of Review
OCSEA
Morale at Athens County Sheriff’s Office Plummets Amid Tensions
Deputy sources allege morale is at its lowest point ever under Sheriff Paul Brown. They accuse political pressure, weak chain of command, and friction with Brown’s son, Lieutenant Robert Brown, fueling dissent. Brown denies morale problems and says he never urged political activity.
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Athens County Sheriff's Deputies
Paul Brown
the Messenger
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Trial Board weighs Hutchins suspension appeal in Athens
A Civil Service Commission trial board, chaired by Greg Black, reviews two motions filed by Sgt. Teddy Hutchins’ attorney to dismiss or justify the 15 day pay suspension. Briefer proceedings closed to the public. The board will decide between Feb 16 and 21 after briefs by both sides.
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Athens
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Phil Goldsberry
Greg Black
Steve Sloan
Hutchins
Black
Sloan
Goldsberry
Ted Jones
Chief Jones
Jones
Trial Board
Brad Davis
John Buck
Jury Rules Cutler Man Innocent
A Washington County man, James Carney of Cutler, was found innocent by an Athens County Common Pleas Court jury of robbing Randy Sims of Marietta of 150 dollars a bowling ball and a vacuum bottle on August 13 in Athens. The jury deliberated two hours before the verdict. Co-defendant Ed Stover had pleaded guilty, while Roger Mayle pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and did not testify. Stover testified during the trial.
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Athens County Common Pleas Court
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Cutler
Randy Sims
Marietta
Athens
Ed Stover
Roger Mayle
Stover
Seven convicted in varied felony cases after arrests
Investigations led to arrests and seven people were convicted of felonies from burglary to drug sales. Brown noted he did not remove Hooper from investigations duty due to missing a Democratic dinner. Firefighters were called at 8 29 a m today to 82 West Front Street for soot in a chimney at Charles Grinstead’s residence.
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Job help and home services classifieds tease
Classified notice invites readers to find remodeling help in Classification 30 Miscellaneous Services. It highlights insulation installation carpet cleaning and general home improvements with multiple providers ready to assist. The ad emphasizes broad assistance and community options.
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