28-year-old Oconee County man arrested for online possession, distribution of child sexual abuse material
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested and charged 28-year-old Salvador Martinez of Oconee County with six counts of sexual exploitation of children on July 11.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested and charged 28-year-old Salvador Martinez of Oconee County with six counts of sexual exploitation of children on July 11.
Atlanta airport K-9 officer who ran away from home finally found
K-9 Ben has been located and is in good health, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Ben was found near his handler's home and will be taken to the veterinarian for precautionary measures. The Police Department is thanking their neighboring police departments who assisted APD in locating and recovering Ben.
K-9 Ben has been located and is in good health, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Ben was found near his handler's home and will be taken to the veterinarian for precautionary measures. The Police Department is thanking their neighboring police departments who assisted APD in locating and recovering Ben.
Georgia Football freshman Samuel M'Pemba cited for speeding
Another Georgia Bulldogs player is in trouble with the law for a traffic violation.
Another Georgia Bulldogs player is in trouble with the law for a traffic violation.
Oconee County major pharmacy hit in possible string of southeastern drug thefts
A recent break-in at an Oconee County pharmacy has investigators concerned it could be part of a much larger ring of drug thefts in the Southeast.
A recent break-in at an Oconee County pharmacy has investigators concerned it could be part of a much larger ring of drug thefts in the Southeast.
Funeral for Oconee County Sheriff's Office deputy held Friday
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of Lt. Scott Underwood who passed away suddenly Friday afternoon.
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of Lt. Scott Underwood who passed away suddenly Friday afternoon.
NTSB release new details about deadly Watkinsville plane crash
Federal investigators are looking into if weather played a role in a plane crash which killed a Michigan couple in Oconee County on April 26.
Federal investigators are looking into if weather played a role in a plane crash which killed a Michigan couple in Oconee County on April 26.
UGA football wide receiver De'Nylon Morrisette charged with DUI in Oconee County
Officials charged the football player with driving under the influence of drugs, among other things.
Officials charged the football player with driving under the influence of drugs, among other things.
Michigan couple killed in Oconee County plane crash identified
Two people were killed in a single-engine plane crash in Oconee County on Wednesday afternoon.
Two people were killed in a single-engine plane crash in Oconee County on Wednesday afternoon.
Housing scam suspect nabbed in Oconee County reverse sting operation
Police say Wilson used an elaborate scheme to scam one individual out of $1200 and another individual out of the key to their vacation home.
Police say Wilson used an elaborate scheme to scam one individual out of $1200 and another individual out of the key to their vacation home.
Georgia school staff member arrested after leaving purse in bathroom
Oconee County Primary School serves students Kindergarten through second grade.
Oconee County Primary School serves students Kindergarten through second grade.
After pay raise led Kemp’s 2018 bid, he offers new K-12 plan
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that he wants Georgia to provide grants to school districts to help students catch up on what they might have missed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, expand the number of school counselors, encourage teacher aides to become full-fledged teachers and pass a law requiring school lockdown drills.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that he wants Georgia to provide grants to school districts to help students catch up on what they might have missed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, expand the number of school counselors, encourage teacher aides to become full-fledged teachers and pass a law requiring school lockdown drills.
Deputies searching for Oconee County man missing for over a week
Officials say 69-year-old Bruce Bray is known to walk to Athens and was last seen leaving his home on Sept. 3.
Officials say 69-year-old Bruce Bray is known to walk to Athens and was last seen leaving his home on Sept. 3.
Atlanta murder suspect on the run for 28 years nabbed by Oconee County deputies
Muhammed Bilal El-Amin wanted for shooting a man in the face at a MARTA train station on Nov. 27, 1994.
Muhammed Bilal El-Amin wanted for shooting a man in the face at a MARTA train station on Nov. 27, 1994.
Federal charges for former UGA football player in Oconee RaceTrac clerk murder
Akhil Nasir Crumpton and a co-defendant now faces federal charges connected to the purchase of the weapon that killed 23-year-old Elijah Wood during a robbery at an Oconee County convivence store.
Akhil Nasir Crumpton and a co-defendant now faces federal charges connected to the purchase of the weapon that killed 23-year-old Elijah Wood during a robbery at an Oconee County convivence store.
Person hospitalized after shooting, Oconee County deputies investigate
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for a shooting Sunday afternoon.
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for a shooting Sunday afternoon.
Family of murdered RaceTrac clerk release balloons on anniversary of his death
The family of Elijah Wood, shot and killed during a shift at an Oconee County RaceTrac in March 2021, returned to the gas station where he died to release balloons on the anniversary of his death.
The family of Elijah Wood, shot and killed during a shift at an Oconee County RaceTrac in March 2021, returned to the gas station where he died to release balloons on the anniversary of his death.
Family of murdered Oconee County RaceTrac clerk relieved by suspected killer's arrest
The family of Elijah Wood, who was killed nearly a year ago while working at a Georgia RaceTrac, said they are relieved his suspected killer is behind bars, but they are waiting for justice to run its course.
The family of Elijah Wood, who was killed nearly a year ago while working at a Georgia RaceTrac, said they are relieved his suspected killer is behind bars, but they are waiting for justice to run its course.
Former UGA football player arrested for murder of Oconee County RaceTrac clerk
A former UGA wide receiver has been charged in the murder of Oconee County RaceTrac clerk Elijah Wood. Police say they tracked the gun used in Wood's murder to another homicide in Philadelphia.
A former UGA wide receiver has been charged in the murder of Oconee County RaceTrac clerk Elijah Wood. Police say they tracked the gun used in Wood's murder to another homicide in Philadelphia.
Georgia Football linebacker accused of rape will be allowed to play in Pro Day
A UGA starting linebacker who is out on bond after being accused of raping a woman at a party will be allowed to participate in the program's Pro Day, a judge ruled.
A UGA starting linebacker who is out on bond after being accused of raping a woman at a party will be allowed to participate in the program's Pro Day, a judge ruled.
Man breaks into Oconee County country club
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect entered through an unlocked window.
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect entered through an unlocked window.