Local crime rates increase as weather gets warmer

By Kendall Wright | Mar. 15

In Athens, the most active months for crime are March, April, September and October.

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Police Blotter: Stolen identity, burglary on Alderman Road reported

By Molly Wilson | Mar. 2

Deputies responded to the residence and took a report of the burglary. 

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City Council passes ordinances authorizing wage increases, retention payments for APD officers

By Addie Hedges | Feb. 22

During Monday’s meeting, Council voted to pass the ordinance authorizing the one-time retention payment of $1,000 in a 6-1 vote. 

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Police Blotter: Man found napping in car; dog discovered chasing chickens

By Molly Wilson | Feb. 16

According to the caller, there has been an ongoing issue of a neighboring dog entering their property and chasing their chickens. 

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Athens, OU officials, students prepare for 2022 fest season

By Kendall Wright | Feb. 8

After a two-year hiatus, Brick Life Entertainment is coordinating fests for 2022.

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Police Blotter: Stolen car found; catalytic converter reported stolen

By Molly Wilson | Jan. 19

The owner of the car was contacted and asked for the vehicle to be left where it was found until they could retrieve it the following morning. 

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Police Blotter: Small children dial 911; car rolls over hill

By Anna Millar | Jan. 12

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that was discovered to have been made accidentally by small children.

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Police Blotter: Cow reported near road; residence allegedly broken into

By Anna Millar | Nov. 17

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a cow near the roadway.

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OUPD determines campus bomb threat not credible

By Abby Miller and Emma Skidmore | Nov. 6

The threat was not believed to be credible, and evacuation was not needed.

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Police Blotter: Wanted man arrested; man flagged down deputy at car wash

By Anna Millar | Oct. 27

A man on the most-wanted list was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.

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Police Blotter: Road signs stolen; reported gunshots fired

By Anna Millar | Oct. 21

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of multiple road signs being stolen.

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Police Blotter: Deputies respond to unauthorized driver, mysterious screams

By Anna Millar | Oct. 13

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of screaming at a residence but upon arrival, found the residence was abandoned. 

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Athens, OU Police Departments prepare for increased Homecoming activity

By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 7

Homecoming weekend yields just a 10-20% increase in arrests.

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Police Blotter: Child accidentally calls 911; dogs running loose

By Anna Millar | Oct. 6

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office discovered a 911 hang-up call was made by a child playing with a phone.