Dozens of break ins reported in Athens over weeks
Athens Police report more than 50 calls in seven weeks about possible burglaries with 37 resulting in suspected or active burglary investigations. North Athens areas like Joneswood Briarwood Columbia and Cable Lane cited. Police urge residents to lock homes and vehicles and collect serial numbers to aid investigations. Sheriff’s office notes unrelated arrest for receiving stolen property tied to past thefts. Photos of recovered items posted online. victims asked to contact 740-593-6633.
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Degarmore given two years for heroin cocaine ring crimes
Amy Degarmore, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and seven counts of heroin trafficking in a Athens County drug ring. Judge Lang sentenced her to two years in prison plus five years of community control with a 10 year underlying sentence.
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Regal theaters expand bag checks after multiple shootings
Regal Entertainment Group began bag inspections at theaters nationwide to bolster security, a policy described as flawed yet necessary. The move seen in Texas, Virginia, Florida and Ohio follows several violent incidents, including a Tennessee attack and a Louisiana shooting, as industry peers face similar safety measures.
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Ohio launches campaign to combat problem gambling
Ohio announces a Be the 95 percent campaign with the Lottery Commission and partners to address gambling addiction as new gaming options expand. A statehouse news conference, a public website with a self quiz, and facts on suicide risk accompany the effort, referencing a 2012 survey showing 3.6 percent affected and 250000 at risk.
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Alleged Speedway McDonalds robber faces new charges
Jody A. Brown, 32, of Xenia, previously charged with burglary and robbery for the McDonald’s on Richland Avenue in Athens, now faces two counts of robbery and one each of burglary abduction and disrupting public services in a superseding indictment. He is arraigned and jailed as motions proceed.
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Grove City man arraigned in Carsey's Barber Shop robbery
Dakota Miller, 20, of Grove City, was arraigned on one burglary and one robbery count for the July 28 incident at Carsey's Barber Shop. He allegedly fled as employees tried to detain him after taking money from a drawer. He is held on $25,000 bond, with a pre trial hearing set for September 22.
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