Arrest numbers decrease as city cracks down on fests
Though fall is rolling in now, when spring hits Athens, Ohio University students celebrate its bravura with a series of fests on streets with high numbers of students living off campus.
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Though fall is rolling in now, when spring hits Athens, Ohio University students celebrate its bravura with a series of fests on streets with high numbers of students living off campus.
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Although Athens law enforcement takes every precaution necessary to patrol fest season and track down criminals, each department only takes general precautions to protect its deputies.
It all started with one giant party.
Large crowds, unruly students and alcohol are enough to cause law enforcement officers to wield riot gear during the Athens fests.
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