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This new program makes Athens deputies better prepared to handle calls involving a mental health crisis
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Earlier this year, Zayne Preston saw a story in the news about a young man with autism who was gunned down by police during a confrontation…. Read More
Deputy Fires Gun After Suspect Feigns Having Weapon
By: Curtis Feder
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) — A man in Stewart, Ohio, was arrested for complicity to felonious assault Sunday morning when he made a sheriff’s deputy believe he had a weapon and… Read More
Bellar Case Raises Questions About Possible ‘Systematic Failure’
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It took a long, angry post on Facebook to trigger a full investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within an Athens-area family. The post, made last… Read More
Deputy Accused Of Obstructing Justice In Sexual Abuse Case Makes First Court Appearance
By: Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens County sheriff sergeant made his first court appearance Monday following his arrest last week on two felony charges. Jimmy Childs, 52, is facing charges… Read More
Law Enforcement Investigating Whether Facebook Post Is From Missing Girl
By: David Forster
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(UPDATE 4/28/21 1:22 p.m.) Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn on Wednesday confirmed the Facebook post from Monday was made by Serah Bellar. _____________________________________ ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County law… Read More
Athens Sheriff’s Office Hands Out Snacks to Local Children
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Apple, oranges or bananas?” asks a deputy to a family in a car outside Walmart. People driving up to do groceries Monday morning got a little… Read More
Two Area Youth Organizations Receive Grants from Law Enforcement
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Two local organizations are recipients of grants provided by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. In separate news releases, it was announced that both the… Read More
Sexual Assault Reported to Athens Co. Sheriff’s Office
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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A female alleged that she had been sexually assault after a date two weeks ago, according to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office. The office is seeking more information about the… Read More
Commissioners Postpone Discussion on Recouping Former Sheriff’s Pay
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners want clarification of a state law before deciding whether to pursue the salary paid to former sheriff Patrick Kelly while he was under suspension awaiting trial…. Read More