Police Blotter: Dog tears up neighbor’s garbage; mysterious cones placed on highway
By Megan Carlson | Jan. 16, 2019The dog was found on the owner’s porch, and deputies were unable to find out who placed the cones on the highway.
CRIME COPS
APD receives sexual imposition report at The Union
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 12, 2018A woman reported that she was the victim of unwanted touching at The Union.
OU journalism professor to face loss of tenure proceedings
By Sarah M. Penix | Dec. 12, 2018Yusuf Kalyango was found responsible for sexual harassment earlier this year.
Former OU Student Senate member found guilty on one of three charges of making false alarms
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 12, 2018Anna Ayers was found guilty on one charge, and the two other charges were dismissed.
APD receives sexual imposition report
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 10, 2018This is the 18th report of sexual assault to APD.
OUPD responds to social media reactions about man arrested for rape and abduction
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 8, 2018Mohammed Al-Mashrafi was arrested for rape and abduction on Wednesday and is being held at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail on a $75,000 bond.
Man arrested by APD for rape and abduction
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 6, 2018Mohammed Al-Mashrafi Nasser, 23, of Athens, was arrested by APD after an investigation.
Police Blotter: OU student found passed out near Nelson Dining Hall; pitbulls prevent break in
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | Dec. 5, 2018It is believed the pitbulls stopped the suspect from entering the residence.
Four men indicted for drug trafficking and West Washington Street shooting
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 5, 2018There are five men total accused of engaging in the trafficking in methamphetamine. One has already been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
How Child Advocacy Center is helping children in Athens
By Colt Austen | Dec. 4, 2018The CAC has dealt with over 30 assault cases within the first six months of 2018.
Infant death being investigated by APD
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 3, 2018APD and Athens EMS responded to a report an unresponsive infant on Sunday.
OUPD receives eighth report of rape since start of Fall Semester
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 3, 2018There have been 24 reports of sexual assault to OUPD and APD since Aug. 25.
OU senior died of alcohol and fentanyl intoxication in August
By Bailey Gallion | Nov. 29, 2018Aaron Freund, 23, died of alcohol and fentanyl intoxication on Aug. 25. His death was ruled an accident.
Police Blotter: Pigs trespass on property; chainsaws go missing, suspected to be stolen
By Jackie Osborne | Nov. 28, 2018The pig and piglets were found in their pens, but the chainsaws are still missing.
Nelsonville man arrested for multiple sex crimes
By Ellen Wagner | Nov. 27, 2018Brandon Thomas Humphrey, 18, of Nelsonville, was arrested on three felonies and one misdemeanor.
Priest sentenced to 12 years in prison for three counts of sexual battery
By Ellen Wagner and Logan Moore | Nov. 27, 2018Henry Christopher Foxhoven pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery and will be registered as a sex offender for life.
Man wanted for robbery and involuntary manslaughter, considered armed and dangerous
By Ellen Wagner | Nov. 27, 2018Michael Allen Russell is considered armed and dangerous.
Increase in sexual assault cases to Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility
By Hardika Singh | Nov. 25, 2018The number of cases in sexual misconduct, stalking and relationship violence process has increased since 2016-17.
Here's where and when undercover officers arrest the most people in Athens
By Ashton Nichols | Nov. 15, 2018Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit have arrested more than 900 people in the past five years.
Police Blotter: Intoxicated person bites homeowner; motorcyclist does wheelie in school zone
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | Nov. 14, 2018Also, a woman reported that clothing, dish towels, frozen beef and ‘Star Wars’ collectables were stolen from her while she was on vacation.
