Oconee County High School Student Accused of Having Alcohol on Campus

The 18 year old was booked into the Oconee County Jail Thursday on a charge of underage possession of alcohol. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Camera, Cash Stolen from Chiropractic Office in Oconee

The theft occurred sometime last weekend.

Criminal Trespass and Bad Check Charges in Latest Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Fire and Rescue Responds to Small Fuel Spill at Watkinsville Gas Station

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on March 10, 2013.

Man Wanted in Oconee for Failing to Appear on Aggravated Assault Charge Picked up in Athens

Athens-Clarke County police also charged Billy Joe Furr with possession of drugs with intent to sell. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Judge Haggard of Oconee County Injured in Barrow County Traffic Accident

The Western Judicial Circuit Superior Court judge on Tuesday was taken to Athens Regional Medical Center for treatment of superficial injuries, the Athens Banner-Herald reports.

Watkinsville Police Charge Driver with Violation of Limited DUI Permit

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Camping Gear Stolen from Trailer on Hog Mountain Road

Someone broke into the hunting cabin sometime during the past month and stole $600 worth of items.

Burning Bushes Possibly Caused by Firework

A Meriweather Drive resident was notified by a neighbor late Friday night that his bushes were on fire.

K-9s, Helicopter Featured During 2013 Night of Blue Lights [Photos and Video]

The event Saturday at Oconee Veterans Park raised awareness and money for the Georgia Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors.

Emily Bowman Out of Coma, Moved to Shepherd Center for Rehab

After being hospitalized for nearly a month, the 19-year-old Woodstock woman will soon begin intensive rehabilitation.

Couple Charged With Theft After Not Returning Rental Car on Time

More bizarre stories from police blotters around northeast Georgia.

Making Benjamins out of Abes and More Weird Police News

Police officers around North Georgia were up against some strange stuff recently.

Copper Grounding Wire Stolen From Georgia Transmission

Someone recently removed 200 feet -- $2,500 worth of wire.

Obstruction and Criminal Trespass Charges in Most Recent Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Charges Pile Up Against Watkinsville Man Accused of Child Molestation

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office says John David Cooper has been charged with roughly three dozen counts of sexual exploitation of children. An arrest isn't a conviction.

Oconee Fire and Rescue Extricates Person from Overturned Vehicle on Atlanta Highway

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on March 3, 2013.

News Nearby: Bond Set at $50,000 for Man Charged in Athens Hit-and-Run Case

William Wilson Heaton, Jr. turned himself into the Clarke County Jail on Wednesday after police obtained arrest warrants.

Blue Lights to Illuminate Oconee Veterans Park on Saturday

The 3rd annual Night of Blue Lights fundraiser for the Georgia Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors is coming up on March 9, 2013.

Truck Reported Stolen from Jerusalem Road

Keys had been left in the ignition of the unlocked vehicle parked on the rural property.

Suspected DUI Driver Tells Deputies He 'Freaked Out' After Striking Mailbox

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies arrested the 19-year-old Watkinsville man on Sunday morning. An arrest isn't a conviction.

News Nearby: Attorney Confirms William Wilson Heaton, 22, is Athens Hit-and-Run Suspect

Police continue gathering evidence, but haven't yet made any arrests in the accident on Oconee Street that injured Emily Bowman.

Taylors Court Resident Sees Man Rummaging Through Mitsubishi

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department.

Hit and Run and Failure to Appear Charges in Latest Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Chicken Mull Stolen from Oconee Woman's Freezer

Someone took the stew from a garage on Old Bishop Road.

News Nearby: Hit-and-Run Victim Emily Bowman Opens Eyes, May Soon Leave Ventilator Behind

The 19-year-old Woodstock woman's condition continues to improve as she recovers in at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Fake Pastors Offer to Bless Man's Cash, Steal it Instead and Other Weird Police News

More of the bizarre stuff police officers around North Georgia were up against recently.

Reckless Driving and Shoplifting Charges in Most Recent Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Watkinsville Man, a State Labor Employee, Accused of Molestation and Sexual Battery

The alleged abuse reportedly occurred over the last six years, according to Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Second Man Charged with Robbery in Starbucks' Tip Jar Theft

The 17 year old was booked into the jail on Thursday. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Meth Falls From Jacket as Police Interview Man and Other Strange Police Stories

Police officers around North Georgia have had some odd encounters lately.

Heavy Rain Causes Corolla to Lose Control, Strike a Sign

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department.

Victims of Fatal Crash on Hale Road Identified

The Georgia State Patrol says a man from Athens and another from Madison died in Monday evening's accident in Oconee County.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Reports Fatal Accident on Hale Road

An alert about the single-car accident was sent shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday.

Update: Man Wanted in Oconee on Battery, Aggravated Stalking Charges

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports 20-year-old Brett Almand Benson has turned himself into the jail.

Cars Entered on Trailwood and Hillcrest Drives

An Xbox 360 console, GPS devices and cash were taken.

Deposit Account Fraud and Obstruction in Latest Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Fire Starts Behind Chimney on Shadyfield Lane

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on Feb. 17, 2013.

Watkinsville Man Faces Felony Drug Charges in Athens

Athens-Clarke County Police arrested Joshua Edward Tucker at a Lexington Road convenience store on Feb. 21. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Robbers Carjack Car That Wouldn't Start and Other Strange Police News

More of the weird stuff police officers around North Georgia were up against recently.