APD investigating shooting at Mids Lounge and Bar
By Addie Hedges | May 2, 2022No injuries were reported in connection to the incident.
CRIME COPS
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.
Police Blotter: Wanted man arrested; man flagged down deputy at car wash
By Anna Millar | Oct. 27, 2021A man on the most-wanted list was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail without incident.
Police Blotter: Road signs stolen; reported gunshots fired
By Anna Millar | Oct. 21, 2021The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of multiple road signs being stolen.
Police Blotter: Deputies respond to unauthorized driver, mysterious screams
By Anna Millar | Oct. 13, 2021The Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a report of screaming at a residence but upon arrival, found the residence was abandoned.
Athens, OU Police Departments prepare for increased Homecoming activity
By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 7, 2021Homecoming weekend yields just a 10-20% increase in arrests.
Police Blotter: Child accidentally calls 911; dogs running loose
By Anna Millar | Oct. 6, 2021The Athens County Sheriff’s Office discovered a 911 hang-up call was made by a child playing with a phone.
