Uncle Sam: Defunding the police – what Athens can learn from Denver
Denver’s STAR program has sent mental health professionals (not police) on over 350 emergency calls. ...
Athens County Copwatch tracks racial bias in Athens policing
Athen County Copwatch posts APD, OUPD and other police records online through public information requests. ...
Former Sigma Pi president pleads guilty to charges related to death of Collin Wiant
Former Sigma Pi president, Elijah Wahib, pleaded guilty to multiple charges connected to Collin Wiant’s ...
Blotter: Campaign sign stolen; man fishes up firearm
The weapon was a pellet gun and deputies took it in for evidence.
Uncle Sam: Defunding the police – what Athens can learn from Denver
Denver’s STAR program has sent mental health professionals (not police) on over 350 emergency calls. They haven’t needed police back-up once.
Blotter: man extinguishes car fire with water bottle; man reports son's toys broken by roommate
The engine fire was extinguished before the fire department arrived.
Jackson man indicted on voyeurism, menacing and burglary charges
The man was arrested in August, and his fingerprints were found at a house on North High Street.
Man arrested after grand jury indicts him of six counts of rape
The alleged rapes occurred between late 2004 and April 2020.
Blotter: Police make arrest at Baker for intoxication; officers sent for a stolen Amazon package
OUPD was sent to Baker after a report of a man being intoxicated outside of Baker Center.
Blotter: Man arrested for OVI, reckless driving; Xbox player calls to report threats
The man who was driving was taken to the regional jail, while the Xbox player was told to block the other player.
Athens County Copwatch tracks racial bias in Athens policing
Athen County Copwatch posts APD, OUPD and other police records online through public information requests.
Blotter: Woman arrested near Alden Library for intoxication; football equipment stolen from Peden Stadium
These summer crimes are head scratchers.
Final students appear before court to charges related to Collin Wiant’s death
One of the students will serve 70 days in jail while the other charges are held in abeyance.
Former Sigma Pi president pleads guilty to charges related to death of Collin Wiant
Former Sigma Pi president, Elijah Wahib, pleaded guilty to multiple charges connected to Collin Wiant’s death.
Fourth Sigma Pi fraternity member pleads guilty to charges related to Wiant death
Saxon Angell-Perez joined three other Sigma Pi fraternity members who have pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Collin Wiant.
Bike worth $2,900 stolen from Athens Bicycle during break-in
This was the first time the shop has been broken into in 22 years, shop owner Peter Kotses said.
OUPD to move from Scott Quad to The Ridges
Scott Quad residents won’t be living above the law for much longer.
Mapping crimes on OU’s campus and in Athens
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Throughout the year, the crime map will be updated to reflect the most recent reports from OUPD and APD.
How local law enforcement is adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic
Departments have made adjustments to protocols and staffing in order to ensure the health of employees and Athens’ residents.
Blotter: Inmate escaped; vehicle on fire
The inmate was found and returned to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
4 people arrested for violating Ohio’s stay-at-home order
The arrests were made after police responded to calls for parties.
