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More than 100 Arrested During Athens Block Party Weekend

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Just over 100 people are facing charges related to alcohol after Athens’ annual Halloween block party.

The Athens Police Department arrested 12 people Saturday night.
Ohio University Police arrested 9 people related to alcohol and marijuana.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety officers made 83 alcohol-related arrests on Friday and Saturday.

The block party ended around 1 a.m. according to a news release from city officials.

Fire and EMS crews responded to a total of 20 calls for service.