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Oconee Man Charged with Child Molestation

A 6-year-old girl was allegedly fondled while at the man's home, authorities say. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue: Natural Gas Line Rupture on Deer Trail

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Check out calls the Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of May 14-20, 2012.

Regional Roundup: Man Shot in Head, Peeping Tom Arrested and Mayor Investigated

A look at top Patch stories from around Georgia.

Watkinsville Police: Cadillac Strikes Deer

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga., Police Department.

Bank Employees Find 'Large Amount' of Stolen Mail in Parking Lot

With the go ahead from postal inspectors, Oconee County deputies went door to door to deliver the mail to its intended recipients Sunday evening.

Oconee Docket Book May 14-20, 2012

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

Nudity, Fake Contractors and Unidentified Objects: Odd Northeast Georgia Stories of the Week

A lot of people in Northeast Georgia had a tough week.

Driver of Empty School Bus Involved in Crash With SUV Charged

The 50-year-old Statham woman was charged with failure to yield to the right of way, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue: Woods Fire on Twin Oaks Trail

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Check out calls the Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of May 7-13, 2012.

Sheriff's Office Warns of Phishing Scams

Ignore calls and text messages attempting to obtain personal and banking information, the Oconee County Sheriff's Office advises.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Madison Man on Drug Charges Stemming From Investigations

Criminal indictments are not evidence of guilt; they are only charges. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Accident Near McNutt Creek Road Involving SUV and Empty School Bus Shut Down Highway 316 Tuesday Afternoon

An entrapped victim was lifeflighted to a hospital.

Watkinsville Police Break Up Shouting Match

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga., Police Department.

Charges Rack Up for Man Accused of Beating Elderly Oconee Woman

The victim continues to improve and a benefit account has been established at a local bank in her name.

17-year-old Dacula Man Charged with Child Molestation in Oconee County

Authorities say a pre-teen girl was molested multiple times over the last year in Oconee County. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Docket Book May 7 - 13, 2012

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

Update- Oconee Sheriff: Elderly Assault Victim Has Long Recovery Ahead

The 73-year-old Oconee County woman who was beaten in her home late Thursday night is improving and no longer in intensive care, according to Sheriff Scott Berry.

Dog Bites and Beer Drinkers in this week's Strange Police Stories

Here are some of the stranger Northeast Georgia police stories of the week.

Handyman Accused in Late Night Beating of Elderly Woman After Dispute About Money

Authorities say the 73-year-old victim is in the intensive care unit at Athens Regional Medical Center after being struck repeatedly with a blunt object while she was in bed at her Peacock Drive home Thursday night.

Regional Roundup: Man Shot to Death By Police Was Retired Teacher and Marine, TSPLOST Promotional Tour, and Cox Enterprises Layoffs

A look at top Patch stories from around Georgia.

Andra Dickens Named Oconee Medical First Responder of the Year

Dickens responded to more than 900 calls last year and is considered the most active medical first responder in the county.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue: Illegal Control Burn on Elder Street

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Check out the Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of April 30- May 6, 2012.

Oconee Sheriff's Office, Watkinsville Police Now Using New Digital Communications System

The regional Oconee Area Radio System allows law enforcement and firefighters to communicate over a secure, digital network.

Watkinsville Police: Three Fender-benders in One Day the Result of Following Too Closely

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

Oconee Deputy and Suspect Both Shocked by Taser During Trespassing Arrest

The Oconee County, Ga., deputy and suspect struggled near a CSX railroad track. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Docket Book May 1 - 6, 2012

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

Criminal Suspects Have Had a Need for Speed in Northeast Georgia Lately

They run, but just about everybody gets caught eventually.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue: False Alarms at High Schools

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Check out the Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of April 23- 29, 2012.

Oconee Docket Book April 24 - 30, 2012

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

Academy Graduates Sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs

One has been assisted to the Patrol Division and the other will work in the Jail Division.

Watkinsville Police Help Woman Block Harassing Calls

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

Man Caught in the Act of Burglarizing Bishop Home With Woman and Children Inside

A Greensboro man faces multiple charges stemming from the late Monday morning incident in the 4000 block of South Macon Highway.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue: Vehicle Fire at Wal-mart

Wonder where the trucks were headed last week? Calls Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of April 16 - 22, 2012.

Deputies Bust Another Underage Drinking Party

Nine citations were issued for underage alcohol consumption at a Franklin Grove Parkway residence early Sunday morning.

Crime Report: Craigslist Scam, $16,000 Worth of Cell Phones Missing, and Man Allegedly Influences Witness While in Court

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported April 18-23.

Oconee Docket Book April 16- 23

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

Strange Police Stories: Look Out Below! Elusive Base Jumpers, Failed Escapes and More

Northeast Georgia: where thefts and threats don't have to be ordinary.

Update: Teen Crashes Car After Leaving North Oconee High

Authorities say the 17-year-old male student was transported to an area hospital and is expected to recover.

Salon Manager Tells Deputies She Suspects Employee Stole From Customers

The employee of Great Clips allegedly made 104 unauthorized transactions in small increments using customers' credit cards over the last several months, according to the manager's internal investigation.