Over New Year’s, the jail population spikes

Many people likely spent the New Year’s period with family and friends. Others may have followed college football bowl games. Sadly, several people were enrolled in the Oconee County lockup. Between New Year’s Eve and midnight New Year’s Day, law enforcement officers made cases for disorderly conduct, breach of peace, driving under suspension, and reckless driving. Several drivers were transported to the county lockup and charged with driving under the influence, a crime unfortunately is prevalent at holiday time.