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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 2016
Page
3
A dispute over a 2008 water leak in Canterbury Drive, Athens, claimed damages and emotional distress. The trial was canceled as an in principle agreement to settle emerged, with city officials noting no final court submission yet.
The Athens County Major Crimes Unit announced two separate drug investigations led to felony charges. Shirley L. Gould, 46, of Athens, and Aaron M. Cosby, 21, of Springfield, were arrested on cocaine trafficking charges in connected but unlinked cases. Gould was charged after a search of a home on Rhorie Road yielded over an ounce of powdered cocaine, scales, and $1,328 in cash. Cosby faces trafficking charges for allegedly selling cocaine to a confidential informant and offering free samples to residents including Hocking College students. Additional charges may follow after future grand juries.
Ashland County prosecutors say Shawn Grate, 40, was indicted on 23 counts including aggravated murder and rape for two slayings and the kidnapping of a fifth woman whose 911 call led to his arrest. The case ties to bodies found in Ashland and Richland counties and a prior 2007 Marion death. A death-penalty request is planned if convicted.
A federal grand jury indicted 31 year old Phillip Watkins and 26 year old Jeanetta Crawford on seven counts alleging they conspired in August 2016 to sell heroin laced with carfentanil from their Cincinnati home and operated drug involved premises. Authorities say the drugs caused non fatal overdoses. they were arrested September 15 and jailed without bond.
A list of real estate transfers across Athens County includes Luke and Erica Coffelt selling a dwelling on Briarwood Drive to Tim and Leta Johansen for 190000, and New Life Assembly of God Church land on Music Run Road totaling 203.68 acres sold to Paul and Sarah Parker Clever for 350000, among others. Other notable transfers include 79 acres on Frost Road moving to David and Rebecca Humphrey for 150000 and various dwellings changing hands with prices ranging from 38000 to 153500.
Londo Farmer, 20, pleaded innocent in Athens County Common Pleas Court to felony aggravated burglary and felonious assault charges in a pool cue attack on Aug. 21 that left Tyler Dilgard with head injuries. Bond was set at 50,000 with no contact with co-defendants or the victim. Lum and Miller, both charged with felonious assault, pleaded innocent and remain free.
Lodi Two trustees will convene a special session on Wednesday September 28 at 6 30 p m to discuss the fund account for Issue 1.
Nelsonville York school board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday September 27 at Nelsonville York Elementary School to discuss building and facilities issues and any other matters before the board.
The Athens County Sheriff's Office reports on Wednesday 21 September 8 06 am a vehicle break in and stolen quarters on Enion Road under investigation. At 7 27 pm on Oak Street The Plains deputies responded to an active fight, statements taken, investigation ongoing. Ohio University Police at 8 50 am The Ridges reports damaged windows. At 3 49 pm HDL Center a complaint of possible pornography emailed to account under investigation. At 10 45 pm Park Place a reported unknown male grabbed her arm on the way to the library under investigation.
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