Blotter: Man arrested for OVI, reckless driving; Xbox player calls to report threats
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 2, 2020The man who was driving was taken to the regional jail, while the Xbox player was told to block the other player.
CRIME COPS
Athens County Copwatch tracks racial bias in Athens policing
By Taylor Burnette | Aug. 28, 2020Athen County Copwatch posts APD, OUPD and other police records online through public information requests.
Blotter: Woman arrested near Alden Library for intoxication; football equipment stolen from Peden Stadium
By Grant Ritchey | Aug. 27, 2020These summer crimes are head scratchers.
Final students appear before court to charges related to Collin Wiant’s death
By Ian McKenzie | Aug. 26, 2020One of the students will serve 70 days in jail while the other charges are held in abeyance.
Former Sigma Pi president pleads guilty to charges related to death of Collin Wiant
By Maya Morita | June 23, 2020Former Sigma Pi president, Elijah Wahib, pleaded guilty to multiple charges connected to Collin Wiant’s death.
Fourth Sigma Pi fraternity member pleads guilty to charges related to Wiant death
By Jillian Craig | June 8, 2020Saxon Angell-Perez joined three other Sigma Pi fraternity members who have pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Collin Wiant.
Bike worth $2,900 stolen from Athens Bicycle during break-in
By Taylor Burnette | May 22, 2020This was the first time the shop has been broken into in 22 years, shop owner Peter Kotses said.
OUPD to move from Scott Quad to The Ridges
By Ian McKenzie | May 7, 2020Scott Quad residents won’t be living above the law for much longer.
Mapping crimes on OU’s campus and in Athens
By Taylor Johnston and Ellen Wagner | Apr. 23, 2020Throughout the year, the crime map will be updated to reflect the most recent reports from OUPD and APD.
How local law enforcement is adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 23, 2020Departments have made adjustments to protocols and staffing in order to ensure the health of employees and Athens’ residents.
Blotter: Stolen firearm, identity fraud
By Kirsten Thomas | Apr. 15, 2020It is unclear if the firearm has been located.
Blotter: Inmate escaped; vehicle on fire
By Kirsten Thomas | Apr. 8, 2020The inmate was found and returned to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
4 people arrested for violating Ohio’s stay-at-home order
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 6, 2020The arrests were made after police responded to calls for parties.
Blotter: Beer stolen, party dispersed
By Kirsten Thomas | Apr. 1, 2020It is not clear if the beer was found or returned.
Man charged with violating COVID-19 stay-at-home order
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 31, 2020Police charged him after responding to a nuisance party.
Blotter: Four wheelers on road, suspected narcotics in package
By Kirsten Thomas | Mar. 25, 2020The package actually contained vape juice.
Man arrested for assaulting residents with weapon
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 6, 2020The man was allegedly around Stewart Street, Rufus Street and East State Street.
Blotter: Loud music reported; a heat pump stolen
By Kirsten Thomas | Mar. 4, 2020The heat pump was stolen sometime in the last three weeks.
2 men arrested for breaking and entering at Ciro
By Nolan Simmons | Mar. 1, 2020The men are set to appear for arraignment on Monday.
Woman sues OU, football player and employees for allowing physical abuse
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 29, 2020The alleged abuser was charged with menacing by stalking in October 2019, but the case was dismissed.
