The City of Athens filed a civil suit in hopes of reclaiming some of the nearly $722,000 it lost to a cyber scammer in November. The city is trying to recoup a portion of the money, recovering around half of the lost funds.
The signing of this bill has also raised concerns about the rights of media organizations and some groups are worried about the future of public records laws in Ohio.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio University Police Department respond to drivers getting stuck, concerning offensive messages, hunters and more.
Police Blotter: Cars stuck in snow; ding-dong ditchers
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to drivers on the wrong side of the road, alleged gunshots, an egging, and more.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and OUPD respond to calls to assist Ohio State Highway Patrol, alarms and opossums.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and OUPD respond to abandoned vehicles, civil disputes and men sleeping in vehicles.
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of siphoning gas and unauthorized vehicle usage.
Officers from the Ohio University Police Department and deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of property damage, trespassers and violations.
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio University Police Department responded to reports of an escaped emu and a deceased deer found on a playground.
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Department and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to reports of stolen signs, car crashes and destruction of property.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and OUPD respond to reports of stolen bag, arrests for underage drinking and traffic collisions.
Felon found, rocks thrown.
Local law enforcement responds to disputes, vehicle collisions and marijuana in a Pringles can.
Athens County Sheriff's Office gives insight into how it is handling drug trafficking into Athens
Since the arrest of an OU student for the possession of weapons, concerns around campus have grown about the possibility of assaults.
Gunshot sounds and a cattle break in The Plains.
Assaults, break-ins and green hats. Read for the cops and crime of Aug. 29 through Sep. 5.
The Ohio University Police Department promoted Tim Ryan to the rank of captain following the retirement of his predecessor George Harlow late July.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple loose animal calls. Deputies also responded to a naked man speaking gibberish.
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