Barnesville Police Log
Barnesville Police Log excerpts are created from information gleaned from individual “record reports” provided to Barnesville Area News by the Barnesville Police Department. This report covers August 17 through August 23, 2026.
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BARNESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTE: The police computer experienced a malfunction during this period. Unfortunately, when the system was restored, some of our data was inadvertently erased during the restoration process.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
1:29 am – alarm drop
3:18 am – caller stating that he believes a person is on fentanyl and drinking heavily. Caller stated he did not want to see the person overdose.
2:38 pm – caller asking if an officer could assist with a patient. A male is refusing to stay in his room.
3:21 pm – person called back reporting that the male is now tearing up the room. Caller requested the officer return. Officer transported the male to the Sargus Juvenile Center in St. Clairsville.
6:01 pm – male caller asked what can be done about his vehicle that someone else has in their possession. Male was slurring his speech and began cursing the dispatcher.
6:15 pm – male called back again. An officer talked to him. He became irate and returned to cursing.
10:14 pm – traffic stop on State Route 800 North. Warning issued for no headlights.
10:41 pm – traffic stop on East Main Street near Sunrise Rental.
10:44 pm – caller from High Street reporting juveniles wearing all black are coming up over the hill from Buckeye Steel. They are messing around with properties.
11:27 pm – caller from High Street requesting an officer regarding a possible stolen vehicle.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
8:32 pm – 911 hang up call from South Lincoln Avenue. Officer made contact with a female who decided to leave for the night due to a verbal domestic situation.
8:37 pm – caller from South Gardner Street reporting a possible loose dog. Caller called back to report it may be a goat.
10:28 pm – caller from Euclid Avenue requesting a welfare check. They haven’t talked to the person in a few hours who might be having a medical emergency. Officer made contact and reported everything is fine.
11:03 pm – female caller reports her dog got loose.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
2:41 am – caller from Morgantown Avenue reporting a man chased his daughter with a gun.
8:27 am – traffic stop on West Church Street. Warning issued.
9:15 am – female from South Broadway Street reports that there are two baby goats heading down the street.
9:16 am – goats are located at The Enclave of Barnesville (400 Carrie Avenue) and are, again, in custody.
11:11 am – caller from Pine Lane reports water overflowing from a manhole.
1:39 pm – individual on station reporting a person has been sending messages to his ex-girlfriend again.
4:02 pm – traffic stop on State Route 800 North.
4:36 pm – female on station reporting that her son’s ex-girlfriend won’t return her firearms. Dispatcher advised that this is a civil matter. Female filled out a statement.
4:46 pm – person on station reporting a young girl on a skateboard was being followed by a male in a pickup truck.
8:11 pm – traffic stop on West Main Street.
8:48 pm – officer on Hunts Avenue investigating a complaint about a barking dog.
10:48 pm – male on station with a possible broken hand is seeking medical assistance.
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