Athens County, OH – The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help this week in locating two individuals with active arrest warrants, according to a post released Thursday as part of the agency’s “Warrants of the Week” update.
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, the warrants were issued during the week of January 5, 2026, and involve charges ranging from drug offenses to domestic violence and probation violations. Authorities say both individuals are considered wanted, and residents are urged not to approach them directly.
One of the individuals listed is Brittany Carrier, who is wanted on charges of alleged possession of drugs (F5) and possession of drug paraphernalia (M4). Officials did not release additional details about when or where the alleged offenses occurred.
Also named is Elijah Stapp, who is wanted for alleged probation violation involving strangulation (F4), failure to appear as required by recognizance (F4), and domestic violence (M1). According to the sheriff’s office, these charges stem from prior court-ordered conditions that were allegedly violated.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that warrants remain active until an arrest is made or the individual appears before a judge. Law enforcement officials say information from the public often plays a critical role in safely locating wanted individuals.
Anyone with information that could lead to an arrest is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 740-593-6633 or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s official mobile app. Tipsters are reminded they can remain anonymous.
Residents in Athens County and the surrounding southeast Ohio region are encouraged to stay alert and report suspicious activity to authorities.
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