At 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm this evening, both the Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) and The City of Athens released the following alerts:
A man who is wanted in connection with the Wednesday robbery of a People's bank in Carroll, Ohio, has been spotted near campus.
A man who is wanted in connection with the Wednesday robbery of a People's bank in Carroll, Ohio, has been spotted near campus.
Billy J. Caudill is considered armed and dangerous.
Caudill is 5 feet 7 inches, weighs 195 pounds, has hazel eyes and is believed to be clean shaven with a shaved head.
His last known location was in the vicinity of Union and Shaffer Streets. People are advised to avoid the area, don't walk alone, and report suspicious activity to the police immediately.
OUPD has called in extra officers who are on patrol in the area.
As of 8p.m., Jan. 26, Athens City and Ohio University police continue searching for a possibly armed suspect
As of 8p.m., Jan. 26, Athens City and Ohio University police continue searching for a possibly armed suspect who was reported to be near Union and Shaffer Streets earlier this evening. Police have received no further updates as to the suspect’s location, but extra officers have been called in to provide additional patrol and help in the search.
The public is advised to use caution in going about their activities, but police do not believe it is necessary for people to lock themselves in or shelter in place. Additional officers are on patrol and further updates will be provided if additional information becomes available.
Billy J. Caudill is 5 feet 7 inches, weighs 195 pounds, has hazel eyes and is believed to be clean shaven with a shaved head. You can view a photograph of him here: http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201201261621/NEWS01/120126005
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The following update was sent at 11 am, Friday, January 27.
ReplyDeleteOHIO and Athens community,
The purpose of this message is to update you on the reported presence of a possibly armed and dangerous individual near the Ohio University campus. As of 8:30 AM on January 27th, we believe any threat to the campus and community has passed.
On Thursday evening, January 26th, at approximately 6:10 PM, OUPD received credible information that Billy J. Caudill, was reportedly in the vicinity of Union and Shafer Streets; however, he was not located by police.
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Caudill, 43, in connection with a robbery at a Peoples Bank in Carroll, Ohio.
Information available to us suggested that Caudill might be armed and should be considered dangerous.
OUPD and the Athens Police Department (APD) brought in additional personnel and vehicles and searched the area for several hours, to include a search of the Hockhocking Adena bikeway from Athens to Nelsonville. In addition, OUPD and APD answered dozens of calls from concerned citizens. Caudill was not located and this morning we have received additional information indicating he is most likely no longer in the Athens area.
Billy J. Caudill is 5 feet 7 inches, weighs 195 pounds, has hazel eyes and is believed to be clean shaven with a shaved head. You can view a photograph of him here: http://ohne.ws/yI9c2z . If have information on Caudill, we urge you to contact Athens or OU police or call 911.
Andrew D. Powers
Chief, Ohio University Police Department