ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — On February 24th, 2023, Deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation related to a series of theft reports in the area, which led them to the address of 30 Roy Avenue, The Plains.
Upon arriving at the property, deputies obtained consent to search a vehicle on the property and subsequently located items that had previously been reported stolen in Athens County. The Southeast Major Crimes Task Force was immediately contacted and a search warrant for the property was prepared and approved.
According to Sheriff Smith, “During the search warrant, items linked to three separate cases were located and collected as evidence. Deputies also seized suspected methamphetamine, large amounts of paraphernalia, and drug abuse instruments as a result of the search.”
As a result of the search, the following individuals were arrested and transported to jail.
Chaz-Michael E. Jones, 31, of The Plains was charged with Receiving Stolen Property (F5). Crystal J. McCoy, 34, of Athens was also charged with Receiving Stolen Property (F5). Meanwhile, Douglas C. Stobart, 33, of Glouster was arrested and held for the Ohio Adult Parole Authority.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and contact them immediately. They also remind the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.