Previous Crimes of the Month 2024
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous
December 2024
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the December 2024 Crimes of the Month.
1. Athens Police are investigating the Braking & Entering’s of Muffler Man, located at 219 Columbus Rd. Athens, Ohio, On November 1 st and 14 th . The Board has approved a cash reward of up to $2000.00 for any information that leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect(s).
2. The Athens Police are seeking information which leads to the arrest of Joseph Papineau. Papineau has several outstanding warrants for theft, receiving stolen property, and breaking and entering. The Board has approved a cash reward of up to $2000.00 for any information which leads to his location and arrest.
August 2024
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the August 2024 Crime of the Month.
1. Since the beginning of June 2024, both the Athens City and Ohio University Police Departments have received multiple reports of stolen E-Bikes and mountain style bikes. The Board has approved a cash reward of up to $2000.00 for any information that leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect(s).
July 2024
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the July 2024, Crimes of the Month.
1. Since the beginning of June 2024, both the Athens City and Ohio University Police Departments have received multiple reports of stolen E-Bikes and mountain style bikes. The Board has approved a cash reward of up to $2000.00 for any information that leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect(s).
May 2024
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the May 2024 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is investigating burglaries which occurred on April 10, 2024, and April 19, 2024 at 52 Franklin and 70 Franklin Ave. A person of interest, described as a White female, shorter approximately 5’3’’, heavier build, dark curly hair, wearing a surgical / covid mask was seen in the residence. The Board has approved a $2000.00 cash reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the suspects(s).
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the May 2024 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is investigating burglaries which occurred on April 10, 2024, and April 19, 2024 at 52 Franklin and 70 Franklin Ave. A person of interest, described as a White female, shorter approximately 5’3’’, heavier build, dark curly hair, wearing a surgical / covid mask was seen in the residence. The Board has approved a $2000.00 cash reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the suspects(s).
March 2024
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the March 2024 Crimes of the Month.
There were no crimes of the month for this session.
February 2024
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the February 2024 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
On December 24, 2023, The Athens Police Department received a report of theft of a Ford 500 tractor. The tractor is property of the City of Athens, and it was used to maintain the grounds at the W. State St. fields. The Board has approved a $1000.00 cash reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the suspects(s).
January 2024
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the January 2024 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
On November 4, 2023, The Athens Police Department received a report of Burglary at a residence on University Estates Blvd. in Athens. Two links have been included below to the Athens Police Facebook page for video of the incident. The Board has approved a $1000.00 cash reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the suspects(s).
Video # 1
https://www.facebook.com/AthensOhioPoliceDepartment/videos/7003543689705735
Video # 2
https://www.facebook.com/AthensOhioPoliceDepartment/videos/7480814845279335