News From Oconee County Fire Rescue

Calls Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of Dec. 26 - Jan. 1.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 29- Jan. 3

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

Westminster Christian Buses Vandalized With Fire Extinguishers

Both buses were found covered inside and out in flame-retardant dust.

Watkinsville Police Blotter: Officers Spend All Day Searching For Missing Teen Who Was Later Located

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville police department.

Update: New Year's Holiday Travel Period Claims 12 Lives in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released details.

Beware of Police Impersonators

Athens-Clarke County Police and Oconee County Sheriff's Department offer advice to keep you safe.

Structure Fire Reported

Alert from Athens-Clarke County public safety

Crime Report: String of Shoplifting Incidents Around Holidays

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported Dec. 19-28.

Shoplifting Suspect Wheels Out Cart Full of $500 Worth of Merchandise

When confronted, the man reportedly showed deputies two receipts, neither of which listed items found in the car he was driving.

Electronic Control Device Used to Subdue 'Belligerent' Shoplifting Suspect

A Dowdy Road man faces charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer shoplifting following the Dec. 23 incident. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 19-27

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

Watkinsville Police Blotter: Woman Reports Harassing Phone Calls on Christmas Eve

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville Police Department.

Burglar Swipes Over $100,000 Worth of Jewelry

The burglary reportedly occurred sometime between Dec. 15-19 at a home on Settlers Ridge Road.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue

Calls Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of Dec. 12-18.

Watkinsville Police Blotter: Hit-and-Run Destroys Mailboxes

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville Police Department.

Date of Second Annual 'Night of Blue Lights' Set

The event will again raise funds for Concerns of Police Survivors.

Covington Man Captured After Fleeing From Accident

Authorities took William Henry "Busta" Crutchfield, Jr. into custody in the Kroger shopping center on Epps Bridge Road Tuesday around 4:30 p.m.

Crime Report: Elderly Woman Falls Victim to Telephone Fraud

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported Dec.12- 18.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 12-18

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

Arrest Made in Search for Suspect

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies set up a perimeter in the area of Tanglebrook Drive near Epps Bridge Road to look for a burglary suspect and a man was taken into custody on an active probation violation warrant.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue

Calls Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of Dec. 5-11.

Third Suspect Charged in Connection With Jennings Mill Country Club Burglary

Cameron A. Roncadori, 18, of Keenland Drive, was taken into custody at Hartfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta by United States Custom Officials on an Oconee County warrant, authorities say.

Watkinsville Police Blotter: Downed Tree Crushes Mustang

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville Police Department.

Oconee Docket Book Dec. 5 - Dec. 11

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

North Oconee Parapro Arrested, Faces Charge of Sending Nude Pictures to Student

Jeremy Wetzel, 24, is in jail without bond and has been fired, law enforcement and school officials say.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue

Calls Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of Nov. 28- Dec. 4.

Crime Report: 6 Vehicles Entered Over Span of Three Days

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported Nov. 28- Dec. 4.

Watkinsville Police: Woman Claims She Was Nearly Run Over After Christmas Parade

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville police department.

Oconee Docket Book Nov. 28- Dec. 4

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

Second Suspect in Day Care Burglary In Custody and Awaiting Extradition

Michael Eugene Taylor of Commerce faces charges in the October burglary of Kids 'R' Kids, authorities report.

Day Care Burglary Suspect Locked Up

A Jefferson woman authorities say is linked to the October burglary of Kids 'R' Kids is in the custody of the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.

News From Oconee County Fire Rescue: Vehicle Fire Results in Total Loss

Calls Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of Nov. 21- Nov. 27.

Sheriff's Office Hopes Marking Metal Will Deter Thieves

Citizens are asked to use stencils and paint, supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office, to mark air conditioning units and other metals subject to theft.

Watkinsville Police Blotter: Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville Police Department

Crime Report: Woman Catches Burglar in the Act and Shoplifting on Black Friday

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports and highlights incidents reported Nov. 21- Nov. 27.

Oconee Docket Book Nov. 21- Nov. 27

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

Oconee Patch Crime Policies

Information is based on media releases, incident reports, arrest reports, accident reports and other sources.

County, City Authorities Will Keep An Eye Out For You

If you will be out of town, you may contact the Oconee County Sheriff's Office or Watkinsville police department ahead of time to request extra patrols of your neighborhood.

Watkinsville Police Blotter: Three Cars Rear-Ended in Separate Accidents

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville Police Department.

Two Arrested in Connection With Burglary at Jennings Mill Country Club

A third suspect is being sought in the investigation of the Nov. 16 incident, authorities say.