ATHENS, Ohio -- We are very concerned about the increase in unruly behavior surrounding this year's Halloween celebration in Athens. Most in attendance behaved responsibly, but too many did not. While most of those identified as offenders were not Ohio University students, we remain concerned that guests of our students and other visitors to Athens have threatened the safety of the community.
According to information provided to us by Athens Police Department, of 79 individuals arrested and processed on Friday and Saturday through the mass-booking procedure set up for the Halloween Celebration, 12 were Ohio University students.
We will provide arrest information on college and university students from other campuses to the judicial offices on those campuses. Those arrested include students from 21 other colleges and universities.
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Christopher S. Kerekes, 23, of Thornville, and Derek R. Branham, 19, of Millersport, were charged with grand theft auto, and Kerekes was also charged with aggravated robbery. The two reportedly dragged for a short distance two men who were visiting from Kent State University, and who attempted to interfere with the theft by latching onto the car.
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