Property crime

Jan 101 min read

Sparrow’s Nest ministry building damaged by man who sought $100 million

By Joe Johnson A man showed up at the Sparrow’s Nest ministry on Prince Avenue last Friday saying that he’d been sent by the mayor to...

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Jan 71 min read

By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has returned a felony indictment for man who allegedly used an SUV to intentionally damage...

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Dec 27, 20241 min read

By Joe Johnson It took them just four minutes to break into a store in downtown Athens and get away with at least $5,000. That’s what...

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Dec 17, 20241 min read

By Joe Johnson About 20 bottles of liquor were stolen last week in a smash-and grab burglary at Boars Head Lounge on East Washington...

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Sep 18, 20241 min read

By Joe Johnson An arrest has been made in connection with property damage to a church and two businesses in eastern Athens-Clarke...

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Sep 16, 20242 min read

By Joe Johnson Two suspects were arrested last week following a high-speed chase that ended when their car crashed and overturned. The...

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Sep 2, 20241 min read

By Joe Johnson A woman last week returned to her home on Lavender Road this week and found a man inside. The surprised burglar ran from...

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