Police Blotter: Drunken students arrested with fake IDs; woman dances naked in the road
By Megan Carlson | Apr. 17, 2019The students had fake IDs from Michigan and Ohio, and the woman was found fully clothed.
CRIME COPS
Marietta woman sues OU, claims university was negligent in sexual assault case
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 11, 2019The perpetrator, Robert A. Parsons, was employed by OUPD as an officer at the time of the allegation.
Why most sexual assaults in Athens aren’t prosecuted
By Maggie Campbell | Apr. 10, 2019In cases that aren’t prosecuted, there is often insufficient evidence or the survivor doesn’t respond or cooperate.
Police Blotter: Lawn mower hits neighbor’s car; woman steals sister’s vape
By Megan Carlson | Apr. 10, 2019The neighbors agreed to resolve the issue themselves, and the vape was returned to the sister.
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.
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.
