Athens Police Department to receive new body cameras and Tasers
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 9, 2019APD is trying to deploy the Tasers and body cameras in the fall.
CRIME COPS
Former priest says he was forced to plead guilty
By Logan Moore | Apr. 8, 2019Foxhoven, former priest of Holy Cross church in Glouster, claimed there was insufficient evidence to charge him.
Police Blotter: Drunken OU student falls asleep in Grover Center; dog growls at man getting mail
By Megan Carlson | Apr. 3, 2019The student was arrested for underage consumption, and the owners of the dog were asked to keep him on the property.
APD receives sexual imposition report
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 31, 2019APD has received six reports of sexual assault since Jan. 13.
Police Blotter: Fruit thrown at OU student's door; woman drunkenly passes out in Rite Aid parking lot
By Megan Carlson | Mar. 27, 2019A criminal mischief report was taken by OUPD for the fruit-throwing, and the woman was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication.
Wrongful death is likely the focus of lawsuits filed against HCOM graduate
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 25, 2019The cases filed against Husel will most likely focus on wrongful death.
Police Blotter: Woman reports 1-inch scratch on car; dog smells cotton candy
By Megan Carlson | Mar. 20, 2019Also, reports of missing dirt bikes and farm equipment.
Sigma Pi denies wrongdoing in OU freshman’s death
By Bailey Gallion | Mar. 20, 2019The local chapter argues that a rape allegation had blocked Collin Wiant from the pledge process.
APD receives rape report
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 19, 2019There have been five reports of sexual assault since Jan. 13.
APD receives rape report
By Ellen Wagner | Mar. 7, 2019This is the fourth report of sexual assault to APD since Jan. 13.
Police Blotter: Public urination problem at Mill Fest; disturbance complaint wakes apartment resident
By Megan Carlson | Mar. 6, 2019There were five citations for public urination and seven for alcohol-related incidents.
OU student arrested for drug trafficking
By Logan Moore | Feb. 28, 2019The investigation indicates the drugs were likely to be sold at Mill Fest.
Police Blotter: Amazon package goes missing; two motorized shopping carts stolen from Walmart
By Megan Carlson | Feb. 27, 2019No one can find the package, and the two motorized shopping carts were found and returned to Walmart.
APD receives two reports of sexual assault
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 26, 2019There have been three reports of sexual assault to APD since Jan. 13.
Police Blotter: Tuckered-out student sleeps on sidewalk; juvenile throws rocks off bridge
By Megan Carlson | Feb. 20, 2019The student was arrested for underage consumption, and the juvenile said he would go home for the night.
Lawsuit filed in death of Ohio University fraternity pledge
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 14, 2019The parents of freshman Collin Wiant allege that hazing lead to the death of their son.
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.
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.
