County Calls 

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. 

February 24, 2025

Suspicious (person, item, vehicle)- Hatchett Ridge Road, 15000 block US Hwy 72, Vanzille Lane/Nuclear Plant Road, Harris Station Road, Coffman Road/AL Hwy 127, Huntsville Brownsferry Road/railroad Avenue, 12000 block Sommers Road, 15000 block Huntsville Brownsferry Road                  

Animal related/livestock- 17000 block Ferry Road, 18000 block Moyers Road, 17000 block Ferry Road, 21000 block Rochelle Road, 21000 block Harris Road, Rosie Road/US Hwy 31, 15000 block Nuclear Plant Road, 15000 block Quinn Road, 9000 block Poplar Point Road, 16000 block Morris Road, 13000 block US Hwy 72, 21000 block Old Elkmont Road   

Traffic accident- 17000 block Morris Road, 20000 block Green Meadow Road  

Hit and run- 28000 block I65 

Intoxicated driver- US Hwy 72/Clements High School 

Theft- 12000 block Mayfield Road, 15000 block East Limestone Road                                                  

Disturbance- 28000 block AL Hwy 53, 13000 block New Cut Road    

Criminal mischief- 100 block Elm Street 

Warrant- 200 block Washington Street      

February 25, 2025

Suspicious (person, item, vehicle)- Us Hwy 72/Calvary Baptist, 21000 block Cairo Hollow Road, US Hwy 72/Log Cabin Road, 14000 block Bledsoe Road       

Animal related/livestock- 19000 block Shady Acres Circle, 12000 block Beech Fork Lane, 12000 block Ripley Road, 26000 block Salem Minor Hill Road, 28000 block John Gordon Road      

Reckless/drag racing- 15000 block Sanderson Road, 20000 block Myers Road 

Theft- 18000 block Cottontail Lane  

Disturbance- 28000 block Oak Grove Road, 28000 block Oak Grove Road, 16000 block Wright Road, 9000 block Blue Springs Circle    

Warrant- 8000 block US Hwy 72, Kilby Prison, 500 block Jefferson Street, 14000 block Dogwood Road            

Alarm- 25000 block Rutledge Drive    

February 26, 2025 

Suspicious (person, item, vehicle)- AL Hwy 251/Wooley Springs Road, 18000 block Coffman Road, 17000 block Lindsay Road, Section Line/AL Hwy 99, East Limestone Road/Capshaw Road, Compton Street/Veto Road            

Animal related/livestock- 7000 block Shelton Road, 23000 block Miller Road, 20000 block Wallace Lane, AL Hwy 127/Mason Island Road, 15000 block Ft. Hampton Road  

Missing person- 15000 block Joseph Drive 

Vehicle theft- I65 MM364

Unwanted guest-22000 block Cairo Hollow Road, 13000 block Section Line Road  

Warrant- 100 block Elm Street, Greenbrier Pkwy/Distribution Blvd., 8000 block US Hwy 72          

Alarm- 22000 block Stearman Way, 21000 block Tillman Mill Road    

Nuisance/loud music- 12000 block Virginia Court 

County Arrests

Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported arrests on the following charges Tuesday-Thursday.  

– second-degree possession of marijuana

– two counts negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

– fourth-degree theft- shoplifting

– violation of elder abuse protection order

– second-degree hindering prosecution- hindering

– first-degree possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, first-degree criminal possession of forged instrument

– driving under the influence (alcohol)

– driving under the influence (controlled substance)

– loitering

– reckless driving, non-support- child, operating vehicle with improper tires, destructive device- bacteriological biological, three counts attempt to elude by any means, possession of controlled substance, reckless endangerment, obstruction of governmental operations, second-degree criminal trespass, first-degree theft

– third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, second-degree assault- aggravated assault- police officer

– truancy

– third-degree retail theft

– three counts public intoxication, second-degree promote prison contraband, first-degree possession of drug paraphernalia

– non-support- child

– obstructing justice using a false identity

– cruelty to animals- aggravated

– failure/refusal to display insurance, operating vehicle with expired tag, two counts driving while license suspended/revoked, operating vehicle without insurance

– first-degree possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance

– public intoxication

– possession of controlled substance, third-degree promote prison contraband

– possession of controlled substance

– chemical endangerment- child abuse 

County Thefts

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following thefts Tuesday-Thursday. 

– Athens- third-degree theft, Predator black and red generator, Feb. 24, $1,300, 12000 block Mayfield Road

– Athens- second-degree theft, Smith & Wesson .45 pistol, Feb. 24, $400, 20000 block Hwy 127

– Athens- third-degree retail theft, Lunchable, Feb. 24, $5, 15000 block East Limestone Road

– Lester- fourth-degree theft, US currency, Feb. 24, $320, 11000 block Rosebud Lane

– Athens- fourth-degree theft, Iphone 11, Feb. 25, $350, 21000 block Piney Chapel Road

– Ardmore- fourth-degree theft, US currency, Feb. 25,  $350,jewelry,  

City Arrests 

The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges Tuesday-Thursday. 

– failure to appear- giving false name to police officer

– second-degree theft of property

– failure to appear: driving under the influence, expired tag, open container violation

– chemical endangerment

– failure to appear- criminal littering

– failure to appear- criminal littering

– harassing communications

– reckless driving, no insurance

– third-degree domestic violence- assault

– driving under the influence

– third-degree theft of property

– fourth-degree theft of services

– failure to appear- drivers license suspended

– public intoxication, public lewdness

– adult sex offender- violation of identification requirements

– driving under influence

– third-degree domestic violence- harassment 

City Property Crimes

The Athens Police Department reported the following property crimes Tuesday-Thursday. 

– third-degree retail theft, various items, Feb. 26, $383.26, 1000 block US Hwy 72

– third-degree retail theft, clothes, Feb. 26, $126.75, 1000 block US Hwy 72

– third-degree retail theft, merchandise, Feb. 26, $480.68, 1000 block US Hwy 72

– first-degree theft of property, 1996 Dodge pickup, Feb. 26, $5,000, 1200 block US Hwy 72 

City Incidents

The Athens Police Department reported the following incidents Tuesday-Thursday. 

– harassment, Feb. 25, 100 block Thomas Street

– harassment, Feb. 25, 2000 block US Hwy 31

– unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, Feb. 25, 2000 block US Hwy 31

– harassing communications, Feb. 26, 17000 block Hubert Street