Man Charged in Oconee County Stabbing

A 55-year-old resident of Pinewood Estates South mobile home park is accused of stabbing an acquaintance on July 28, 2012. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Crime Report: Two Burglaries on Choyce Johnson Road

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported July 23 - 28.

Oconee Docket Book July 23-29, 2012

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

Strange Police News: Spinal Implants Swiped and More

A collection of some of the odd police stories from this past week in Northeast Georgia.

Opening for Jailer in Oconee County

Applications for the full-time position are currently being accepted.

News from Oconee Fire and Rescue: 41 Medical Emergencies Last Week

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Check out calls the Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of July 16-22, 2012.

Walton County Deputy Charged With DUI

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies arrested jail deputy Chanla M. Adler on July 22, 2012. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Found Child-Size Prosthetic Leg Still Unclaimed, Watkinsville Police Chief Says

The prosthetic leg was found on Barnett Shoals Road by a jogger on Monday.

Watkinsville Police Charge Teen With DUI, Failure to Yield to Pedestrian

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Dental Assistant Accused of Fraudulently Obtaining Prescription Drugs

A Kroger pharmacist called Oconee County, Ga. authorities when she noticed an "out of the ordinary" prescription on July 19. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Docket Book July 16-22, 2012

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

News Nearby: Kile Glover Dies After Being Removed from Life Support

The son of Usher's former wife, died Saturday morning after being taken off life support.

'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting in Colorado Leaves at Least 12 Dead

Fifty others are reported wounded, and a suspect is in custody.

Shoplifting Suspect Dumps Empty Boxes in Store's Toilet and Other Strange Police News of the Week

Unusual police stories from Northeast Georgia.

News from Oconee Fire and Rescue: Woods Fire on Old Farmington Road

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Check out calls the Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of July 9-15, 2012.

Woman Attempts to Avoid Arrest By Covering Herself in Leaves and Twigs, Deputies Say

An Athens woman lost her shoe as she fled from Oconee County, Ga. deputies during a traffic stop Thursday morning, and a canine followed the scent directly to her. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Lightning Strike Sparks Fire at Vacant Oconee County House

Oconee County volunteer firefighters spotted the blaze at 1541 Kirkland Road Wednesday, the fire chief says.

Dog Left in Hot Car at Oconee Walmart, Two Charged With Animal Cruelty

An English Bulldog that had no access to water and was panting heavily was turned over to Animal Control, deputies report. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Man Accused of Trying to Sell Stolen Air Pumps Back to Victimized Business

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Concentrated Patrol Effort in Watkinsville Yields Arrests, Citations

Watkinsville Police hosted the Piedmont Area Traffic Enforcement Network Friday night.

Man Taken for Medical Check After Reportedly Using Meth, Bath Salts

Oconee County deputies respond to a report of a "paranoid" man at the Golden Pantry on Macon Highway.

Oconee Docket Book July 9-15, 2012

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

Food Crimes of Passion and More Strange Police News

Don't mess with a man's cheeseburger in North Georgia.

Oconee County Fire Rescue Reports Three Woods Fires

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Check out calls the Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of July 2-8, 2012.

Deputies Subdue Oconee Man With Taser, Charge Him With Public Drunkenness

Christopher Shawn Toole also faces charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Watkinsville Police: Bogus $10 Bills Circulated

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

UPDATE: Coyote Reportedly Attacks Pets in Dials Mill Road Area

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports the coyote was not found.

Crime Report: Shoplifting, Identity Theft and More

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported July 3 - 8.

Oconee Docket Book July 3- July 8, 2012

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

Strange Police News: Man Bites Man, Headless Goats and Blame It on the Cops

Unusual police stories from around Northeast Georgia.

Regional Roundup: Illegal Fireworks Cause Fire, Police Release Video of Man on Bath Salts and Rubio Visits Local Mall

A look at top Patch stories from around Georgia.

Oconee Business Owner Helps Catch Burglary Suspect

Daniven B. Parks was arrested on an Athens Transit bus Friday morning, four hours after Precision Transmission was burglarized, authorities say.

House Sitter Accused of Stealing From Vacationing Oconee Family

The family returned Tuesday to find coins, jewelry and silver missing from the Deer Trail home. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Lizella Man Charged with Distribution of Obscene Materials to Oconee Teen

Authorities allege the man met the victim in an Internet chat room and sent the images through emails and text messages. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Police Pursuit Has Ended in Crash

EMS responding to crash after pursuit at 411 and the 10 Loop

Watkinsville Man Charged with Threatening Police Officers

Authorities allege Bryan Adrian Cole made the threats during back-to-back calls to 911 last week.

Sheriff Berry Takes His Voluntary Pay Cut, After Fiscal Year Ends

Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry dropped off a check the day after his political opponent inquired about it.

Oconee Docket Book June 25-July 2, 2012

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

Accidental Concrete Spill Reported at Oconee County Intersection

All lanes reopened at Highway 441 and Highway 15.

Watkinsville Police: Catalytic Converters Cut

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest does not mean a conviction.