Athens campus experienced a general increase of crime in 2021

By Kendall Wright | Oct. 12

Ohio University’s Athens campus experienced a slight increase of most crimes, excluding burglary and motor vehicle theft.

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OUPD reports destruction of property, animal found in road

By Molly Wilson | Oct. 5

According to the OUPD report, a large landscaping boulder was displaced. 

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Police Blotter: Multiple cars stolen, theft reported on College Green

By Kendall Wright | Sep. 28

One vehicle was recovered on scene and returned to the owner. As of Sept. 22, deputies were still in search of the second vehicle.

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Outdoor furniture stolen, dorm fire alarm goes off

By Kendall Wright | Sep. 21

Outdoor furniture was stolen from Athens Township

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Police Blotter: Car backed into Lake Drive business, fraudulent check usage

By Kendall Wright | Sep. 14

Play ball!

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Police Blotter: man stopped after hours to eat dinner; tow with active warrants arrested

By Anna Millar | Aug. 24

Two individuals were arrested on active warrants when deputies arrived on scene regarding an unrelated call. 

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APD investigating shooting at Mids Lounge and Bar

By Addie Hedges | May 2

No injuries were reported in connection to the incident.

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Police Blotter: Suspicious blanket reported, landlord allegedly throws tenants items out of residence

By Molly Wilson and Kendall Wright | Apr. 6

Deputies checked the blanket and found nothing in it.

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Students, local resources combat the normalization of sexual assault on OU’s campus

By Katie Millard | Mar. 31

For survivors, there are many free resources in Athens, but many advocates say campus communities need social change as well.

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Police Blotter: Man found sitting in dumpster at Piggly Wiggly, woman reported for continuously calling her boyfriend’s father

By Molly Wilson | Mar. 30

The man was sitting in the dumpster collecting Valentine’s Day cards. 

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OUPD continues investigations of campus hate crimes

By Ella Jay | Mar. 24

OUPD wrote in the statement it is “deeply concerned about four recent incidents.” 

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Police Blotter: Gunshot sounds reported, breaking and entering report taken

By Molly Wilson | Mar. 23

Deputies did not hear any gunshots.

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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.