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Sunday, March 3, 2013

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Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

Police and Fire Victims of Fatal Crash on Hale Road Identified The Georgia State Patrol says a man from Athens and another from Madison died in Monday evening's accident in Oconee County. Watkinsville Man, a State Labor Employee, Accused of Molestation and Sexual Battery The alleged abuse reportedly occurred over the last six years, according to Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Second Man Charged with Robbery in Starbucks' Tip Jar Theft The 17 year old was booked into the jail on Thursday. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Alleged Stalker Turns Himself In The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reports 20-year-old Brett Almand Benson surrendered at the jail on Tuesday.   Local Connections Purple Bows in…

Sunday, February 24, 2013

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Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

Police and Fire Three Charged with Operating a Chop Shop in Oconee County Oconee County Sheriff's deputies say they witnessed a stolen car from Athens-Clarke County being dismantled in a yard on Sam Cooper Road. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. For Second Time in Two Weeks, Man Accused of Fleeing from Oconee Deputies Adrian Dimarco Lynn was apprehended at his residence on Tall Oaks Road Thursday afternoon. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Oconee Investigators Charge Athens Man with Robbery for Tip Jar Theft at Starbucks The 20 year old was arrested Wednesday and investigators say they plan to talk to another "person of interest." An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Oconee Man Burned by Suspected Meth Lab Fire Remains Hospitalized …

Sunday, February 10, 2013

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Lottery win, molestation charges, and 2014 elections are among topics covered in this week's most-read articles, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch.

Police and Fire Watkinsville Man Back in Jail on Additional Child Molestation Charges A second alleged victim has come forward, police say. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Shoplifting Suspect Accused of Hitting Woman Twice with Car in Oconee Walmart Parking Lot Another woman reportedly punched a store security guard when he confronted the two suspects Tuesday evening. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Suspect From Oconee Crash Apprehended in Athens The car involved in Saturday night's accident near the Oconee Connector had been reported stolen out of Monroe, the Athens Banner-Herald reports.   Local Connections Bogart Woman Wins $1 Million Georgia Lottery Prize Catherine Householder bought the winning scratch-off ticket at a …

Sunday, February 3, 2013

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Read about identity theft, the latest at the Caterpillar plant, and the growing Epps Bridge Centre in this week's most-read articles, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch.

Police and Fire Parent Abducts Child From Oconee Day Care Center, Sheriff's Office Says The child has been found safe and the suspect is in custody. See also: Parent Accused of Taking Her Child Had Recent Troubles with the Law Bishop Woman Charged with Burglary is Accused of Stealing from Family Members The thefts allegedly occurred while the 31 year old was visiting the homes of relatives this month, an Oconee County Sheriff's investigator says. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Identity Theft Charges Rack up for Atlanta Woman Jailed in Oconee County An Oconee County Sheriff's investigator has obtained 12 warrants in the 32 year old's name, mostly relating to the identity theft of victims from multiple states. An arrest doesn't mean a …

Sunday, January 27, 2013

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Suspects sought, portraits in remembrance, and an accomplishment by fire and rescue volunteers are among topics covered in this week's most-read articles, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch.

Police and Fire UPDATE: Burglary Suspect Sought in Bogart Area The Oconee County Sheriff's Office assisted Athens-Clarke County Police in the search. Car Collides with Tractor-Trailer in Oconee County The accident early Wednesday closed one lane of Atlanta Highway in Bogart and sent a Barrow County woman to an area hospital for treatment. Knife Found in Drain Pipe Near Scene of Fight No one was reportedly injured in the altercation involving juveniles on Dowdy Road in Oconee County, Ga., last Wednesday afternoon. Oconee Deputies Reportedly Bust Athens Man with 25 Bags of Marijuana The 27-year-old was stopped on US 78 Thursday by deputies for a traffic violation. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. UGA Police Release Composite Sketch of …

Sunday, January 20, 2013

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Free gun safety classes, restaurant inspections, and the upcoming Dream to Be Able ML5K are topics covered in the most-read articles, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

Police and Fire Watkinsville Man Arrested on Molestation Charges The arrest warrant was issued in Athens on Thursday. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Watkinsville Man Arrested After Police Stop Him Twice in Same Hour for Same Traffic Violation The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Deputy Reports Suspected Meth, Digital Scale Found During Traffic Stop An Athens man faces charges stemming from the Jan. 8 incident in Oconee County, Ga. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Oconee Sheriff's Office to Offer Free Gun Safety Classes Sessions in the classroom and on the range will take place in March.   Business Oconee Restaurant Inspections - Cafe Earns Perfect …

Sunday, January 13, 2013

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Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

  Police and Fire Deputies Arrest Watkinsville Man on Charge of Cocaine Possession The 36 year old also faces a charge of obstruction and additional charges are pending in the case. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Sheriff Berry's Second Amendment Views Reach National Stage The Oconee County, Ga. sheriff spoke with Melissa Francis of Fox Business on Jan. 4, 2013. Driver of Oldsmobile Leads Oconee Deputy on Chase into Morgan County As of Thursday, an arrest had not been made in the Jan. 4 incident. Oconee Parent Offers $2,000 Reward for Return of Son's Stolen Dirt Bike A half-page ad in this week's Oconee Leader states the reward is also "for the conviction of the lazy, sorry, selfish, lowlife, inconsiderate poor soul or souls who took …

Sunday, January 6, 2013

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The Second Amendment, restaurant inspections and the fiscal cliff are topics covered in the most-read articles, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

Police and Fire Oconee County Sheriff, Vocal About Support of Second Amendment, Pulls Business from Buford Gun Shop Sheriff Scott Berry tells Fox 5 News he disagrees with Dana Safety Supply's recent decision to sell semi-automatic, self-loading rifles only to law enforcement and no longer to the general public. Commendations to be Given to Sheriff's Office Staff Who Ensured Christmas Came for Child Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry says he's proud that deputies and 911 operators "went above and beyond" on Christmas Day to replace stolen presents for a little girl. Deputies Break up Party on New Year's Eve at Vacant Oconee Co. Home Juveniles were warned about criminal trespass and underage drinking and released to their parents.   Business …

Sunday, December 30, 2012

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Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

Police and Fire Oconee Co. Sheriff's Office Staff Replaces Child's Stolen Christmas Presents The gifts were taken from an unlocked car on Bradford Place sometime overnight Christmas Eve to early Christmas morning. Three Arrested on Meth Charges in Oconee Deputies reportedly found the drug during a traffic stop on US 441 at Lampkin Branch Road. An arrest does not mean a conviction. Woman Arrested for Selling Stolen Artwork to Downtown Watkinsville Business The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville, Ga. police department. An arrest doesn't mean a conviction.   Arts Movie Reviews: 'Django Unchained' Scores Big with Critics Quentin Tarantino's latest film, set before the Civil War commences, offers "a bloody good time," …

Sunday, December 23, 2012

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Here are some of the most-read stories, blogs, and announcements on Oconee Patch this past week.

Police and Fire Four Arrests Made After Sheriff Spots Suspicious Truckload of Scrap Metal The metal had been taken from a property on Union Church Road, an area that had previously been targeted by thieves, according to the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Office: Loud Booms Caused by 'Legal to Possess Explosive Targets' Oconee County Fire and Rescue and deputies investigated reports of explosions in the Cooper Gin Road area Wednesday evening. Sex Offender Jailed for Allegedly Urinating on Relative The 24-year-old man hadn't registered with authorities since 2006, according to the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. An arrest does not mean a conviction.   Business Caterpillar Posts More Job Opportunities for Bogart, Ga. Plant Applications are being…

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