Police blotter: Dog on duty, not-there snakes, multiple arrests
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 9Police blotter: Who knew ding dong ditching was still popular?
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Police Blotter: Dog stampede; explosions, not shots
By Drew Hoffmaster | May 31Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to reports involving dogs, mistaken firework explosions, intoxicated people and more.
Man breaks into Keith Chapman Jeweler
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 22On April 1, at 5:37 a.m., the Athens Police Department responded to a break-in at Keith Chapman Jeweler, located at 8 S. Court St. Once officers arrived on the scene, they found 36-year-old Ben Blackburn, who was later found to be on methamphetamine, leaving the business.
Police Blotter: Drug-filled morning, Rock collector
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 14Police Blotter: From April 4-10, Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department responded to possible drugs, a man threatening to punch a child, a woman collecting rocks and more.
Police Blotter: Just the fax, gilded in paint
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 7Police Blotter: From March 28 to April 3, Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department responded to graffiti, gunshots, people with warrants and more.
Police Blotter: Barking up the wrong road, milkshake meltdown
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 1Police Blotter: From March 21-27, Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to incidents with dogs, possible gunshots and a feud over milkshakes.
Police Blotter: Perfect time to walk, an electrifying crime
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 25Police Blotter: From March 14-20, Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department responded to a break-in, goats in the road, a drug deal and more.
Police Blotter: Wet bandits, an impersonation attempt
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 4Police Blotter: From Feb. 21-27, Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department respond to vandalism, a man cutting down a tree, an impersonation attempt and more.
Police Blotter: Backseat driver necessary, going ghost mode
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 25Police Blotter: From Feb.14-20, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department respond to burglaries, a prank, a car crash and more.
Police Blotter: Horsing around, burning a hole in your pocket
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 18Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to animals on the road, a possible arson attempt, suspicious incidents and more.
Police Blotter: Baller incident, open Dollar General truck
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 10Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio University Police Department respond to destruction of property, intoxication reports, criminals with outstanding warrants and more.
Three people stabbed on Barons Bus, non-life-threatening injuries
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 7Three people were stabbed on a Barons Bus in Cambridge, Ohio, early afternoon Thursday. Ohio University students were reported to be on the bus where the incident occurred.
Police Blotter: Theft, warrants, narcotics
By Elizabeth Talaga | Feb. 4Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to theft, swatting calls, traffic crashes and social media threats.
New impaired driving law passed, harsher penalties for repeat offenders
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 4Gov. Mike Dewine signed House Bill 37 into law, also known as Liv’s Law. This law will create harsher penalties for repeat impaired drivers, whose actions have resulted in the death of another person.
Police Blotter: Window woes, silly sheep
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 28Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to calls of sheep in the road, a stolen watch, a missing package and more.
