Retired Walton Investigator Now Working at Oconee Sheriff's Office

Chris Cannon, a 25-year veteran of law enforcement, was sworn in on Monday.

Sheriff Berry's Second Amendment Views Reach National Stage

The Oconee County, Ga. sheriff spoke with Melissa Francis of Fox Business on Jan. 4, 2013.

Traffic Stop in Watkinsville Nets Two Warrant Arrests

A Hartwell woman was wanted in Winder and there was a warrant out of Walton County for a Conyers man. The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department.

Third Theft in Three Months Reported at Bimmers South Automotive

Another catalytic converter was stolen on Jan. 2, 2013.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 31, 2012- Jan. 6, 2013

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

Pizza Oven Stolen, Dispute Over Smokes and Other Strange Police News of the Week

Here's what police officers around Northeast Georgia were up against recently.

Attempted Theft of Toilet Parts Brings Deputies Back to Oconee McDonald's

The incident reportedly occurred just days after a thief was successful in snatching flush handles from the same bathrooms inside the restaurant on Experiment Station Road.

Oconee Fire and Rescue Responds to Accident Involving Big Rig

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on Dec. 30, 2012.

Commendations to be Given to Sheriff's Office Staff Who Ensured Christmas Came for Child

Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry says he's proud that deputies and 911 operators "went above and beyond" on Christmas Day to replace stolen presents for a little girl.

Deputies Break up Party on New Year's Eve at Vacant Oconee Co. Home

Juveniles were warned about criminal trespass and underage drinking and released to their parents.

Six Die in Georgia Traffic Accidents During New Year's Holiday Period

The Georgia State Patrol investigated a total of 585 traffic crashes over the long weekend.

Watkinsville Police Supervise Child Custody Exchanges

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

Employee Suspected in Theft from Convenience Store, Auto Entered, and Alleged Shoplifter Charged

Summaries of recent thefts reported to the Oconee County, Ga. Sheriff's Office.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 26-30, 2012

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 Vehicle Fire on Barnett Ridge

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on Dec. 23, 2012.

What Was the Strangest Northeast Georgia Story of the Year?

In 12 months of bizarre and remarkable occurrences in Oconee County and Northeast Georgia, these are some of the strangest.

Man Smacks Intruder with Baseball Bat, Dogs Attack Officers, and Tires Slashed on Security Vehicles

It's all in the weekly roundup of strange crime stories in Northeast Georgia, as reported by local Patch sites.

Three Arrested on Meth Charges in Oconee

Deputies reportedly found the drug during a traffic stop on US 441 at Lampkin Branch Road. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Co. Sheriff's Office Staff Replaces Child's Stolen Christmas Presents

The gifts were taken from an unlocked car on Bradford Place sometime overnight Christmas Eve to early Christmas morning.

Toilet Handles Swiped From McDonald's Restrooms

Toilet flush handles were recently removed from both restrooms at the Experiment Station Road location in Oconee County, Ga.

Burglar Steals Silver Necklaces, Nike Air Force 1 Shoes and Digital Camera from Natalie Court Residence

Burglaries and thefts recently reported to Oconee County, Ga. Sheriff's deputies. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 21-25, 2012

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

Woman Arrested for Selling Stolen Artwork to Downtown Watkinsville Business

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

Georgia Schools Chief Backs NRA Proposal on Armed Officers at Schools

A spokesperson for Barge likes the suggestion for schools.

Oconee Fire and Rescue Investigates Chemical Spill

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on Dec. 16, 2012.

Grinch Spoils People's Holidays Around Northeast Georgia

Strange police stories from area Patch sites.

Sex Offender Jailed for Allegedly Urinating on Relative

The 24-year-old man hadn't registered with authorities since 2006, according to the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 17- 20, 2012

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

Sheriff's Office: Loud Booms Caused by 'Legal to Possess Explosive Targets'

Oconee County Fire and Rescue and deputies investigated reports of explosions in the Cooper Gin Road area Wednesday evening.

No One Injured When Mustang Left Road During Heavy Rain Shower

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

Four Arrests Made After Sheriff Spots Suspicious Truckload of Scrap Metal

The metal had been taken from a property on Union Church Road, an area that had previously been targeted by thieves, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Break-in Reported at Antioch Christian Church

Electronic equipment was stolen from the church in the early morning hours of Dec. 13.

Thief Makes off with Four Wheeler and Pressure Washer

The theft occurred at a Salem Road residence overnight last Friday to Saturday. Thefts on Jessica Way and Willow Ridge are also under investigation.

Rockinwood Drive Residence Hit by Burglar

The Oconee County, Ga. home was left in disarray and a shotgun was taken.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 10 -16, 2012

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

Update: Deputies Capture Four Suspects in Connection with Possible Burglary

An Oconee County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit assisted in a foot chase early Saturday afternoon.

Peeping Tom, Flasher, and Padlocks Placed on Apartment Complex Gates

It's all in the weekly roundup of strange crime stories in Northeast Georgia, as reported by local Patch sites.

Naked Man Reportedly Found Dancing in the Streets Faces Charges

The 36-year-old Watkinsville resident is charged in Oconee County, Ga. with public indecency and public drunkenness. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Thief Drives Off with Homemade Camper

The theft reportedly occurred at a Macon Highway address in Bishop, Ga. sometime between Dec. 5-8.

Padlock Pried off Building on Barnett Shoals Road

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