Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

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

Watkinsville Police Respond to 31 Calls Last Week

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

Prison Escapee Captured in Oconee

Ricky Carroll Mathis, the prisoner who escaped Walton County custody Friday, was captured late Saturday in Oconee County.

Oconee Pulls Out of Regional Drug Task Force

Sheriff makes decision with tighter budget in mind.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Overturned Vehicle Cause of Traffic Delays

No serious injuries were reported after a vehicle overturned on the Ga-10 Loop Tuesday morning.

Stock Stolen As Shop Closes

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville police department.

Lightning Sparks Multiple Fires

Saturday's storms kept Oconee County firefighters busy as they battled two house fires and cleared downed trees from roadways.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Fatal Accident Under Investigation

It could take months to investigate Wednesday's two-car accident on Ga. 316 near Jimmy Daniel Road that claimed the lives of a Bishop couple.

Two Killed in Traffic Accident

The Wednesday morning accident blocked part of Highway 316 near Jimmy Daniel Road. As of 11:40 a.m., the road was open to traffic.

Ambulance Now At Fire Station 24/7

To improve response time in the western part of Oconee County, a National EMS ambulance is now positioned at Barber Creek Fire Station 24 hours a day.

Watkinsville Police Investigate Three Car Accidents

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville police department.

Tires and Wheels Stolen, Car Left On Concrete Blocks

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Stolen Tools Used to Swipe Copper Tubing

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville police department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Oconee Fire Captain Assaulted While Working Security at Athens Kmart

Jason Still was to be released from the hospital Tuesday after being stabbed with a knife multiple times Monday night while attempting to detain suspected shoplifters.

Fire Displaces Watkinsville Family

The cause of Saturday's blaze at a townhouse on Elliot Circle in Watkinsville is still under investigation.

Volunteer First Responder Enjoys Giving Back

Capobianco was honored this spring with a countywide first responder award.

Oconee Fire Rescue Personnel Honored

Volunteer Mark Capobianco was recognized as Oconee County's medical first responder of the year.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. Arrests that are reported do not indicate a conviction.

One Minor Injury After 2-Car Accident in Watkinsville

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville police department. Arrests that are reported do not indicate a conviction.

Athens Man Stabbed During Fight Along Oconee River

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies arrested five for affray and also charged one of them -- a Watkinsville man-- with aggravated assault following the incident Tuesday night.

Oconee Deputies Honor Fallen Brethren at National Police Week

Among the “proudest moments of my life," says one deputy.

Fewer Accidents But More Fatalities Reported In Georgia Over Memorial Day Weekend

The Georgia Department of Public Safety reported three times the number of fatalities in car accidents over the same period last year.

Tree, Debris Cleanup Underway in Watkinsviille

Crews and residents are busy picking up after Thursday's thunderstorms.

Suspects Identified As Juveniles in Criminal Trespass Case

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office says suspects who may have been involved in a criminal trespass incident at a Belfair subdivision residence this week have been identified as juveniles.

Storms Spark Grass Fires, Down Trees

The Oconee County Fire Department responded to over 40 calls Thursday night when severe thunderstorms reached the area.

Oconee Area Residents Help Barrow Family Narrowly Escape House Fire

A Barrow County family narrowly escaped a fire at their home Thursday, May 26, after strangers stopped and offered aid.

Five Arrested After Fight

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies charged five with affray following an alleged incident near Circle C mobile home park on May 20.

Four-Car Accident Closed Section of Experiment Station Road Friday

Two were transported to the hospital as a result of the collision and one driver was cited with following too closely, police said.

Two Attempted Burglaries Overnight in Oconee Subdivision

A suspect fled on foot through the nearby woods and then escaped in a getaway vehicle, authorities say.

Car Fire Shuts Down Highway 441

A car fire around 5 p.m. on Friday spread into nearby woods and closed Highway 441 near Branch Road for over a half an hour.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of May 12 - May 18.

Update: Charges Dismissed Against Truck Driver Accused of Stealing Freightliner, Frozen Chickens

The State of Georgia dropped the charges prior to accusation, according to a document from the assistant district attorney dated Dec. 12, 2011.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Watkinsville Police join the myriad of law enforcement agencies who have filed charges against accused truck thief Kirk Devin Bray.

Deputies to D.C.

Oconee County deputies travel to Washington, D.C. to escort families of fallen peace officers during National Police Week.

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A wanted woman is booked at Oconee County Jail. See more about this and highlights of other incidents reported during the week of May 5- May 11.

Bray Remains in Oconee Jail

Charges rack up for Kirk Devin Bray, an alleged truck thief wanted in multiple counties.

Watkinsville PD Blotter

Officers investigated a pair of traffic accidents and charged a Bishop woman with theft by taking.

Sheriff Provides Details of Bray's Arrest

In a news release, the Oconee County Sheriff's Office details the events leading up to the arrest of Kirk Devin Bray.