County Sheriff Eyes Body Cameras For Deputies
Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith plans by year end 2016 to equip deputies with 19 body cameras and two more in car cameras. Existing in car cameras aid traffic stop reviews and clarify events. A policy is to be developed before deployment, with footage enhancing evidentiary value. A fundraiser is planned to support purchases.
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Athens Police Investigate Two Rape Reports in City
APD reports two separate rapes under investigation, one on the south end near South Shafer Street at 2:25 a.m. Friday involving a 22-year-old woman, and another on the east side at 1:03 p.m. Thursday involving a 19-year-old woman. No suspects named, no link to the serial cases announced in January.
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Troopers Step Up Road Patrol for Holiday Weekend
Ohio State Highway Patrol Athens Post will have 100 percent of its troopers on duty with 24 hour supervisor coverage over the holiday weekend. Some troopers may work 12 hour shifts to boost enforcement against impaired driving during peak travel times.
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Court fight over Athens charter on November ballot
Ohio secretary of state and Athens County elections board argue to keep county charters off the November ballot in a dispute with charter supporters. The state says a mandate requires a clear legal right and duties to place the charters, while supporters contend only petition validity matters. SEE CHARTER ON PAGE A2.
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