Police Blotter: Neighbors dispute over drainage ditch; drunken man pretends to be police
By Megan Carlson | Feb. 13, 2019The neighbors agreed to move the drainage ditch, and the police determined the calls were a scam.
CRIME COPS
Regional campuses have low sexual assault report rates, increased outreach
By Sarah M. Penix | Feb. 10, 2019The Women’s Center plans bring exhibits to regional campuses Fall Semester 2019.
Police Blotter: Student staggers down Smith Street; 911 hang-up call comes from abandoned home
By Megan Carlson | Feb. 6, 2019Plus, a confused student in Crawford Hall and a reported pan theft.
Ohio University, Athens officials continue the conversation about sexual assault
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 5, 2019So far in the Spring Semester, there has been only one report on sexual assault. In the Fall Semester, there were 27 reports to APD and OUPD.
OUPD receives report of rape
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 5, 2019This is the first report to OUPD and APD since Jan. 13.
OU graduate allegedly responsible for 34 wrongful deaths in Columbus hospital
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 31, 2019The hospital expects that there are more patients that have not been identified.
Police Blotter: Possible drugs found in case of soda; owner accused of stealing own boat
By Megan Carlson | Jan. 30, 2019The suspicious item was collected to be tested, and the owner was taking the boat out of the water.
Police Blotter: Bird sets off alarm; customer accidentally calls pizza place
By Megan Carlson | Jan. 23, 2019There was no emergency, and the person apologized for any inconvenience.
Why stimulants might be the future of Ohio’s drug epidemic
By Bennett Leckrone | Jan. 23, 2019As heroin deaths decline, methamphetamine is gearing up to be Ohio’s next deadliest drug.
Police Blotter: Dog tears up neighbor’s garbage; mysterious cones placed on highway
By Megan Carlson | Jan. 16, 2019The dog was found on the owner’s porch, and deputies were unable to find out who placed the cones on the highway.
APD receives sexual imposition report at The Union
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 12, 2018A woman reported that she was the victim of unwanted touching at The Union.
OU journalism professor to face loss of tenure proceedings
By Sarah M. Penix | Dec. 12, 2018Yusuf Kalyango was found responsible for sexual harassment earlier this year.
Former OU Student Senate member found guilty on one of three charges of making false alarms
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 12, 2018Anna Ayers was found guilty on one charge, and the two other charges were dismissed.
APD receives sexual imposition report
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 10, 2018This is the 18th report of sexual assault to APD.
OUPD responds to social media reactions about man arrested for rape and abduction
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 8, 2018Mohammed Al-Mashrafi was arrested for rape and abduction on Wednesday and is being held at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail on a $75,000 bond.
Man arrested by APD for rape and abduction
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 6, 2018Mohammed Al-Mashrafi Nasser, 23, of Athens, was arrested by APD after an investigation.
Police Blotter: OU student found passed out near Nelson Dining Hall; pitbulls prevent break in
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | Dec. 5, 2018It is believed the pitbulls stopped the suspect from entering the residence.
Four men indicted for drug trafficking and West Washington Street shooting
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 5, 2018There are five men total accused of engaging in the trafficking in methamphetamine. One has already been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
How Child Advocacy Center is helping children in Athens
By Colt Austen | Dec. 4, 2018The CAC has dealt with over 30 assault cases within the first six months of 2018.
Infant death being investigated by APD
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 3, 2018APD and Athens EMS responded to a report an unresponsive infant on Sunday.
