Press Release, Fatal Shooting-Rolling Ridge

Officers searched the area and located an adult male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. The victim is identified as Quamiek Aziz, 27, of Athens.  ...

Press Release, Death Investigation-Baxter Street

On December 27, 2020 the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a Person Down call in the 700 block of Baxter Street. Upon arrival officers located a deceased person, later identified as Kimberly Pope, 40, of Athens. There were no obvious sig...

CAPTURED: FINAL WANTED “OPERATION BENCHWARMERS” DEFENDANT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN TEXAS

Macon, Ga. — The final defendant wanted in “Operation Benchwarmers” was taken into custody by FBI agents in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, announced Charles “Charlie” Peeler, the U.S. Attor...

ACCPD Collaborates with CCSD in Gang Education and Prevention

As part of our ongoing relationship with the Clarke County School District, the Athens-Clarke
County Police Department presented multiple gang-related education programs to districtadministrators and students last week. Corporal Jerry Johnson spoke wit...

“OPERATION BENCHWARMERS”

“OPERATION BENCHWARMERS” NETS NEARLY $1 MILLION IN ILLEGAL NARCOTICS, 16 DEFENDANTS IN CUSTODY, ONE REMAINS AT-LARGE OPERATION IS CONSIDERED THE LARGEST OFFICER-INVOLVED TAKE-DOWN IN ACCPD HISTORY

ATHENS, Ga. — More than 300 l...

ACCPD Needs Help Identifying Commercial Burglary Suspects

ACCPD detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects responsible for committing a series of commercial burglaries in the area. Detectives believe the suspects use a pry bar on a rear door to gain access to the...

UPDATE – January 14, 2020 - Rape Reported near Dearing Street and Church Street

UPDATE – January 14, 2020

ACCPD would like to speak with a young couple who detectives believe were in the area (FinleyStreet and Dearing Street) near the time of the incident who may have seen the suspect. This
continues to be an active and...

Rape Reported near Dearing Street and Church Street

ACCPD is investigating a Rape which occurred earlier this morning in the area of Dearing Street
and Church Street. According to ACCPD’s initial investigation, a 21-year old female reportedthat she was raped by a tall male with an athletic bui...

Two Juveniles Detained After Stealing Vehicle

ACCPD received a call reporting a Stolen Vehicle on Sunday, January 5th at approximately
5:00pm. During the call, a victim reported his 1993 Chevy Pickup truck was stolen from a gasstation at 2545 Atlanta Highway.

While ACCPD units were responding, an...