Sunday, May 19, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire Athens Man Accused of Pointing Gun in Oconee County Road Rage Incident The suspect was jailed Sunday on charges of aggravated assault and DUI. An arrest isn't a conviction. Two Motorcyclists Charged Following Wreck in Oconee County They each face charges of failure to maintain lane, passing in a no passing zone and too fast for conditions. Citizen Tip Leads to Arrests in Theft of Landscaping Equipment Three suspects are facing charges. Business Southern Style Restaurant Planned for Watkinsville Watkinsville City Council approved four businesses licenses at its meeting last week. Oconee Restaurant Inspections -- Near Perfect Score for One Establishment No critical violations were found by inspectors during recent …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire Handyman Sentenced for Assault and Battery of Elderly Oconee County Woman Jacob Potter Wagner will spend 30 years in prison and serve 20 years on probation. Second Suspect Charged with Burglary of Watkinsville Home Police say they found the woman inside when they went to check on the residence Wednesday. An arrest isn't a conviction. Oconee County Deputies Make Arrest in Burglary Case A television and power tools reported stolen from a home on Watson Springs Road Tuesday were recovered in Madison County. An arrest isn't a conviction. Sheriff's Office Asking Residents to be 'Vigilant' in Light of Recent Home, Storage Shed Thefts Anyone who observes suspicious activity is asked to call 911 immediately. Find out what …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire Barrow County Man Accused of Stealing from 90-year-old Watkinsville Veteran Police say 47-year-old Paul Kevin Harris of Statham was paid nearly $28,000 by the victim over the course of less than one year for landscaping services that weren't performed. An arrest isn't a conviction. Watkinsville Man Indicted for Alleged Sex Crimes Involving Minor An Oconee County grand jury has handed down a 21-count indictment against John David Cooper. Home, Shed, Car Entered in Watkinsville Police say the incidents happened on Christian Drive, Woodside Place, and Bond Drive. Local Connections Vince Dooley to Skydive with Son and Grandson for Extra Special People The former UGA football coach and athletic director is participating in the …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire Oconee County Man Accused of Prostituting Young Girl The alleged abuse, involving a girl who's now 13 years old, reportedly occurred over the past two years. An arrest isn't a conviction. See also: Second Arrest Made in Connection with Alleged Trafficking of Young Girl in Oconee County Oconee County Man Breaks With Brenda, Who Was Really Oscar Oscar, who lives in Texas, has been calling in false crimes to the sheriff's office after being spurned. Man Accused of Assaulting Police Officer Surrenders Rickie Korey "Woo" Powell turned himself into the Clarke County jail on Tuesday, police said. Another Oconee County Man Accidentally Shoots, Wounds Self The 25 year old said his pistol discharged in his hand as he was trying to …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire GBI Searches Watkinsville Home in Connection with Child Porn Investigation The search Wednesday morning at a VFW Drive residence was part of “Operation Guarding Innocence,” an ongoing investigation into the distribution of child pornography over the Internet. Authorities Searching for 'Violent and Dangerous' Robbery Suspect Rickie Korey "Woo" Powell, whose last known address was in Oconee County, is wanted in Athens for allegedly assaulting an officer with a vehicle during a robbery at a gas station. Runner from Watkinsville Listed as Having Finished Boston Marathon Boston Police said an explosion occurred about 2:50 p.m. near the race's finish line. Business Oconee Restaurant Inspections -- Mold Growth in Ice Machine and…
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire 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. Break-in Reported at Castle Drive Home Electronics valued at $4,100 were taken from the residence in Oconee County, Ga. Guitar, Jewelry Stolen from Home on Jimmy Daniel Road Another burglary on Adams Road is also under investigation. Government Cowsert Won't Run for Broun's Seat in the U.S. House but Williamson Might State Sen. Bill Cowsert decides against a bid prompting Ga. Rep. Bruce Williamson to give it "prayerful consideration." Schools Safety Upgrades Coming to Elementary, Primary School Entrances in Oconee County Money from the sale …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire 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. Watkinsville Police Investigating Residential Burglaries Burglars recently broke into homes on South Third and Morrison streets. Burglar Snatches Guns, Hunting Bow from Old Bishop Road Home Electronics were also stolen during the break-in this past weekend. Grocery Store Employee Spots Shoplifter Stuffing Meat into Pants The suspect ran out of Bell's Wednesday before deputies arrived. Local Connections With Community Support, 'Adventure Bags' Continues to Grow Since 2011, the area organization has …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire '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. Burglar Snatches Cash Drawer from Watkinsville Business Police responded to a burglar alarm and found a window had been smashed at Watkinsville Service Center. 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. 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…
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire 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. Area Authorities Searching for Theft Suspect Wallets have been snatched from businesses in Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Oconee counties. Business $20+ Per Hour Jobs Now Available at Oconee-Athens Caterpillar Plant Apply by the end of the month to work in logistics or …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.
Police and Fire Oconee County High School Student Accused of Having Alcohol on Campus The 18 year old was booked into the Oconee County Jail Thursday on a charge of underage possession of alcohol. An arrest does not mean a conviction. Man Wanted in Oconee for Failing to Appear on Aggravated Assault Charge Picked up in Athens Athens-Clarke County police also charged Billy Joe Furr with possession of drugs with intent to sell. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Burning Bushes Possibly Caused by Firework A Meriweather Drive resident was notified by a neighbor late Friday night that his bushes were on fire. Business Caterpillar Employees Report to Work at Oconee-Athens Facility Monday marked a milestone as the company moved into the office…
