On April 1, at 5:37 a.m., the Athens Police Department responded to a break-in at Keith Chapman Jeweler, located at 8 S. Court St. Once officers arrived on the scene, they found 36-year-old Ben Blackburn, who was later found to be on methamphetamine, leaving the business.
Police Blotter: From Feb.14-20, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police Department respond to burglaries, a prank, a car crash and more.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office responds to animals on the road, a possible arson attempt, suspicious incidents and more.
Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio University Police Department respond to destruction of property, intoxication reports, criminals with outstanding warrants and more.
Three people were stabbed on a Barons Bus in Cambridge, Ohio, early afternoon Thursday. Ohio University students were reported to be on the bus where the incident occurred.
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to theft, swatting calls, traffic crashes and social media threats.
Gov. Mike Dewine signed House Bill 37 into law, also known as Liv’s Law. This law will create harsher penalties for repeat impaired drivers, whose actions have resulted in the death of another person.
Deputies from the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ohio University Police Department responded to calls of sheep in the road, a stolen watch, a missing package and more.
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.
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