OUPD reports destruction of property, animal found in road
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 5, 2022According to the OUPD report, a large landscaping boulder was displaced.
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Police Blotter: Multiple cars stolen, theft reported on College Green
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 28, 2022One vehicle was recovered on scene and returned to the owner. As of Sept. 22, deputies were still in search of the second vehicle.
Outdoor furniture stolen, dorm fire alarm goes off
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 21, 2022Outdoor furniture was stolen from Athens Township
Police Blotter: Car backed into Lake Drive business, fraudulent check usage
By Kendall Wright | Sep. 14, 2022Play ball!
Police Blotter: man stopped after hours to eat dinner; tow with active warrants arrested
By Anna Millar | Aug. 24, 2022Two individuals were arrested on active warrants when deputies arrived on scene regarding an unrelated call.
APD investigating shooting at Mids Lounge and Bar
By Addie Hedges | May 2, 2022No injuries were reported in connection to the incident.
Police Blotter: Suspicious blanket reported, landlord allegedly throws tenants items out of residence
By Molly Wilson and Kendall Wright | Apr. 6, 2022Deputies checked the blanket and found nothing in it.
Students, local resources combat the normalization of sexual assault on OU’s campus
By Katie Millard | Mar. 31, 2022For survivors, there are many free resources in Athens, but many advocates say campus communities need social change as well.
Police Blotter: Man found sitting in dumpster at Piggly Wiggly, woman reported for continuously calling her boyfriend’s father
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 30, 2022The man was sitting in the dumpster collecting Valentine’s Day cards.
OUPD continues investigations of campus hate crimes
By Ella Jay | Mar. 24, 2022OUPD wrote in the statement it is “deeply concerned about four recent incidents.”
Police Blotter: Gunshot sounds reported, breaking and entering report taken
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 23, 2022Deputies did not hear any gunshots.
Local crime rates increase as weather gets warmer
By Kendall Wright | Mar. 15, 2022In Athens, the most active months for crime are March, April, September and October.
Police Blotter: Stolen identity, burglary on Alderman Road reported
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 2, 2022Deputies responded to the residence and took a report of the burglary.
City Council passes ordinances authorizing wage increases, retention payments for APD officers
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 22, 2022During Monday’s meeting, Council voted to pass the ordinance authorizing the one-time retention payment of $1,000 in a 6-1 vote.
Police Blotter: Man found napping in car; dog discovered chasing chickens
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 16, 2022According to the caller, there has been an ongoing issue of a neighboring dog entering their property and chasing their chickens.
Athens, OU officials, students prepare for 2022 fest season
By Kendall Wright | Feb. 8, 2022After a two-year hiatus, Brick Life Entertainment is coordinating fests for 2022.
Police Blotter: Stolen car found; catalytic converter reported stolen
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 19, 2022The owner of the car was contacted and asked for the vehicle to be left where it was found until they could retrieve it the following morning.
Police Blotter: Small children dial 911; car rolls over hill
By Anna Millar | Jan. 12, 2022The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that was discovered to have been made accidentally by small children.
Police Blotter: Cow reported near road; residence allegedly broken into
By Anna Millar | Nov. 17, 2021The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a cow near the roadway.
OUPD determines campus bomb threat not credible
By Abby Miller and Emma Skidmore | Nov. 6, 2021The threat was not believed to be credible, and evacuation was not needed.
