By Rich Flowers
rflowers@athensreview.com Jan 14, 2021 courtesy photo
The Athens City Council approved the hiring of John Densmore Monday night as its new police chief.
The Athens City Council made a move on Monday that hasn t occurred many times over the past half century. It chose a new Chief of Police.
Police veteran John Densmore comes to Athens from the Cedar Hill Police Department, where he was a lieutenant. The City of Athens has been extremely thorough in its search for a new police chief, City Manager Elizabeth Borstad said. Mr. Densmore is a well-qualified, experienced individual with a passion for law-enforcement. I look forward to working with him.
From Staff Reports
Jan 12, 2021
An Athens woman died after she was hit by an SUV Monday night, Jan. 11, Athens Police Department reports said.
The deceased was identified as 60-year-old Teresa A. Fawcette, who was attempting to cross in the 400 block of South Palestine Street.
Fawcette died at the scene.
Interim Chief of Police Rodney Williams III said a 911 call was received at about 7:20 p.m. concerning a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Patrolman Joshua A. Blanco and Sgt. Billy D. Westover were sent to investigate the crash.
According to witness statements and evidence collected at the scene, Blanco determined that a 2009 Ford SUV was traveling southbound in the center left turn lane, attempting to turn left into a private drive.