Tractor Trailer Strikes Railroad Crossing Mast

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

Battery and Criminal Trespass Charges in Latest Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County, Ga, Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Small Fire Set Outside Watkinsville Convenience Store, Two Charged

Police have charged a Watkinsville man and another from Winder with reckless conduct. Charges aren't convictions.

Man Suspected of DUI After Driving to Oconee Sheriff's Office

Deputies report they detected the scent of alcohol on the 62-year-old man's breath when he entered the lobby. An arrest isn't a conviction.

Grocery Store Employee Spots Shoplifter Stuffing Meat into Pants

The suspect ran out of Bell's Wednesday before deputies arrived.

Dispute Involving Spilled Rice Leads to Watkinsville Woman's Arrest

Winder Police charged the 39 year old with disorderly conduct for allegedly disrupting a store's operation. An arrest isn't a conviction.

Burglar Snatches Guns, Hunting Bow from Old Bishop Road Home

Electronics were also stolen during the break-in this past weekend.

Suspected 'Office Creeper' Jailed in North Carolina

Tony Hornsby, the man authorities believe snatched wallets from inside businesses in counties throughout Georgia, including Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Oconee, has been arrested.

Oconee Fire and Rescue Responds to Brush Fire on Macon Highway

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on March 31, 2013.

Dispute Over Paint Leads to Death Threat and Other Bizarre Police News

This edition of weird police news also includes a Peeping Tom and stolen cardboard, but not in the same story.

Stolen Car Found in Savannah But Suspected Wallet Thief Remains on the Lam

Tony Hornsby continues to elude authorities.

Watkinsville Police Investigating Residential Burglaries

Burglars recently broke into homes on South Third and Morrison streets.

Simple Assault and DUI Arrests Made Over the Weekend

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County, Ga, Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Backyard Flasher Charged and Other Strange Police News

Another dose of the weird stuff police officers around North Georgia were up against recently.

Shoplifting Suspect Gets Stitches After Tussle with Oconee Walmart Security Guard

The 18 year old is accused of trying to steal more than $600 worth of items from the store. An arrest isn't a conviction.

UPDATE: Wreck at Snows Mill Road on the Walton County Line Cleared

UPDATE: The bridge is no longer blocked.

NOHS Students Accused of Crashing School's Golf Cart into Fence

Two 17-year-old boys were charged this week with criminal trespass. An arrest isn't a conviction.

Charges of DUI and Failure to Appear in Latest Oconee Arrest Report

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County, Ga, Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Natural Gas Meter Regulator Catches on Fire

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on March 24, 2013.

Prescribed Fire Burning Wednesday on Price Mill Road

About 150 acres are being burned as a hazard reduction and to provide a wildlife benefit.

Naked Man Walking on Trail Charged with Public Indecency

More of the strange stuff police officers around North Georgia were up against recently.

News Nearby: Monroe Family Loses Home to Fire

One patient was treated at the scene for lacerations from broken glass. No firefighters were injured.

Burglar Snatches Cash Drawer from Watkinsville Business

Police responded to a burglar alarm and found a window had been smashed at Watkinsville Service Center.

'316 Office Creeper,' Suspect in Area Theft Cases, Identified by Police

The 54-year-old man suspected of stealing wallets from Barrow, Clarke and Oconee locations may be headed to Florida, 11Alive reports.

Man Charged with Giving Fake Name to Deputy, and Other Recent Arrests

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County, Ga, Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Woman Reportedly Attacks Hotel Employee with Shovel and More Strange News of the Week

She was allegedly high on meth at the time, police say.

Man Fires Shotgun 'to Scare the Witches'

Oconee County Sheriff's deputies were called to the area of Wire Bridge Road Thursday night to investigate reports of shots fired.

Five Accused of Shoplifting in Oconee County

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County, Ga, Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

Former Employee Posts Boss's Contact Info on Craigslist Sex Ad and Other Weird News

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

Lawnmower Fire Spreads to Nearby Woods

A summary of calls Oconee County Fire Rescue answered during the week ending on March 10, 2013.

Area Authorities Searching for Theft Suspect

Wallets have been snatched from businesses in Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Oconee counties.

Customer Ordered to Leave Restaurant After Calling Manager a Muslim

The 68-year-old woman was upset about the price of food at Ryan's restaurant in Oconee County Tuesday afternoon.

Oconee Man Accused of Entering 'Ex-Friend's' Home, Driving Cars without Permission

The 20 year old jailed early Tuesday was also charged with forgery in connection with a separate case and is wanted for theft in Athens-Clarke County, deputies say. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.

Oconee County Hiring for Deputy Fire Chief

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in public safety with course work emphasis in fire science, public safety, or emergency management are preferred.

Theft at Barberitos in Oconee Caught on Video

Employees report two wallets were taken from the Epps Bridge restaurant's office.

Dumped Limbs Cause Dispute Between Neighbors

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

Emily Bowman, Athens Hit-and-Run Survivor, Tries to Write her Name

The 19 year old is recovering at Atlanta's Shepherd Center and the man accused of hitting her has been released on bond.

Four Booked into Oconee Jail on DUI Charges Over the Weekend

The following information was supplied by the Oconee County, Ga, Jail. An arrest does not mean a conviction.

News Nearby: Pit Bull Seriously Injures Boy in Athens

The 8 year old was flown to Egleston Hospital in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon following the attack, according to police.

Cars Entered on Grayson Lane and Bent Creek Road

The vehicles had been left unlocked overnight Wednesday to Thursday.