Oxford Man Charged With Intimidating a Witness

An Oxford man faces a felony charge for allegedly intimidating a witness.

Derrian Pegues

According to the Oxford Police Department, Derrian Pegues, 23, of Oxford was arrested last month and charged with felony malicious mischief for allegedly causing more than $1,000 worth of damage to someone’s vehicle.

He was released on a $2,500 bond.

On Dec. 2, Pegues allegedly contacted the victim in regard to his previous arrest. Pegues was arrested and charged with intimidating a witness. He was taken to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was booked on a $10,000 bond.


Staff report

2026 Rebels Football

Sun, Sept. 6vs Louisville, Nashville6:30 PM, ABC
Sat, Sep 12vs Charlotte6:45 PM, ESPN2/SECN
Sat, Sep 19LSU6:30 PM, ABC
Sat, Sep 26@ FloridaTBD
Sat, Oct 10@ VanderbiltTBD
Sat, Oct 17MissouriTBD
Sat, Oct 24@ TexasTBD
Sat, Oct 31vs AuburnTBD
Sat, Nov 7vs GeorgiaTBD
Sat, Nov 14@ OklahomaTBD
Sat, Nov 21vs WoffordTBD
Sat, Nov 28vs Mississippi State11:00 AM, ABC