Former Student Senate member Anna Ayers pleads not guilty to three charges of making false alarms
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 11, 2018Ayers did not appear in Athens Municipal County on Thursday but is set to appear in court at a later date.
CRIME COPS
Police Blotter: Student staggers through University Terrace; mailboxes tampered with
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 10, 2018The student was issued a citation for underage consumption of alcohol; deputies were unable to find who messed with the mailboxes.
How sexual assault cases are investigated by local police
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 9, 2018Information about investigations is limited to the public due to the confidentiality of the people involved and the effect releasing information could have on the investigation.
In light of recent sexual assault reports, questions arise on how to discuss a difficult subject
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 9, 2018The Division of Student Affairs is combating challenging conversations regarding reported sexual assaults.
Athens Police Department receives three sexual assault reports
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 9, 2018This is the 19th total report of sexual assault to APD and OUPD so far this academic year.
Start by Believing event shows process of a sexual assault investigation
By Megan Carlson | Oct. 9, 2018The event shows two sides to a sexual assault case from both the survivor and the detective.
Ohio University Student Senate member who claimed to have received death threats arrested for making false alarms
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 8, 2018An OUPD investigation found Anna Ayers had placed the threatening messages herself.
OUPD receives fifth report of sexual assault
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 5, 2018This is the 16th report of sexual assault since Aug. 25.
Former Ohio University student employee arrested for alleged possession of child pornography
By Logan Moore | Oct. 4, 2018The former Ohio University student and employee was arrested after Ball State University officials noticed potentially illegal activity on the university network.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated man kicks down door; penny jar reported stolen
By Jackie Osborne | Oct. 3, 2018Also, at least two dogs attracted local law enforcement’s attention.
OUPD to offer more Rape Aggression Defense training during Fall Semester
By Megan Carlson | Oct. 2, 2018In previous years, OUPD only had one course per semester.
Increase in crimes reported on OU's Athens campus in 2017
By Ellen Wagner | Oct. 1, 2018This can be due to several factors, not just an increase in crime.
Police Blotter: OU student passes out in doorway; wedding's fireworks and music deemed too loud
By Jackie Osborne | Sep. 26, 2018The student was arrested by OUPD, and the wedding party was advised to turn the music down.
APD receives rape report from 1992
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 25, 2018The 26-year-old report is the 11th report of sexual assault to APD this academic year.
APD receives 10th report of sexual assault
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 25, 2018This report does not seem to be related to previous incidents.
Athens residents express concerns for safety
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 20, 2018Residents are concerned for both their own and students’ safety after recent sexual assault reports.
Athens businesses receive training for bystander intervention
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 19, 2018The businesses were trained through the Active Bystander Coalition and Better Bystanders training program.
OUPD receives report of sexual imposition
By Ellen Wagner | Sep. 19, 2018This is the 11th report of sexual assault to OUPD and APD since the Fall Semester began.
Police Blotter: Drunken students give police their fake IDs; handgun found in cup
By Jackie Osborne | Sep. 19, 2018Also, a chainsaw was reportedly stolen, and a student was found passed out in River Park’s parking lot.
