ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — On June 19, 2024, a joint criminal patrol conducted by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the apprehension of Danny Morgan, a fugitive with multiple felony warrants.
Deputy John Kulchar, a K-9 handler from Athens County, along with K-9 Cody, and Meigs County Deputy Troy Smith were involved in the operation. The officers attempted to make contact with Morgan at his residence on Bowers Road in Albany, Ohio. Morgan, who had multiple felony warrants issued by courts in both Athens and Meigs counties, fled into the nearby woods with another unidentified male upon the deputies’ arrival.
K-9 Cody was deployed for an area search, and within approximately five minutes, located Morgan hiding in a downed, rotted tree. Morgan was promptly taken into custody and transported to Middleport Jail for his active warrants in Meigs County.
Morgan faces charges from Athens County including:
- Failure to Comply with Signal or Order of Officer (F-3)
- Two counts of Aggravated Vehicle Assault (F-3)
- Receiving Stolen Property (F-4)
- Receiving Stolen Property (M-1)
Additionally, Morgan has a warrant in Meigs County for Probation Violation (F-3).