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.
CRIME COPS
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.
Three people wanted for aggravated robbery after threatening victim with pistol
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 27, 2020All of the suspects were described as older than college age.
Blotter: Cat trapped inside trailer; vehicle stolen
By Kirsten Thomas | Feb. 26, 2020The vehicle was found in a field.
Blotter: Panic alarm set off; license plate stolen from vehicle
By Kirsten Thomas | Feb. 19, 2020The caller confirmed that the license plate was taken off of his vehicle.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office hires school resource officer
By Kirsten Thomas | Feb. 18, 2020Deputy David Lemon will help ensure that schools in Trimble stay safe.
OUPD hires two new police officers
By Kirsten Thomas | Feb. 17, 2020The two officers are currently attending the police academy full time.
Blotter: Woman’s address mysteriously changed; man’s bank used for phone bill
By Kirsten Thomas | Feb. 12, 2020The post office is looking into her changed address.
Walmart reopened after bomb threat causes evacuation
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 11, 2020There have been no injuries reported.
Blotter: Chair set ablaze; man thinks house is burning down
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 5, 2020The chair was the only thing to actually be set on fire.
Man shot dead by Athens County deputy sheriffs after shooting at officers
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 30, 2020He threatened his wife and deputies with gunfire after a domestic dispute.
