Crime

Harmontown Man Charged with Molesting Teen

On Dec. 4, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of County Road 514 for a report of a sexual...

Alyssa Schnugg - December 8, 2023

Judge Awards $2M to the Children of Woman Killed by Former Cop

The children of a woman murdered by her lover and former Oxford police officer Matthew Kinne were awarded $2.2 million by a federal judge...

Abbeville Man Charged with House Burglary

The Oxford Police Department took a report of a burglary that occurred on May 16 inthe 900 block of Molly Barr Road. After investigation,...

Horn Lake Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Pornography

A Horn Lake man was sentenced Tuesday to more than eight years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials on his personal electronic...

Oxford Man Charged With Vehicle Burglary

The Oxford Police Department took a report of an auto burglary on May 16 in the 100 block of Heritage Drive. After investigation, Antonio Ortiz,...

Byhalia Man Charged With Felony Malicious Mischief

A Byhalia man was arrested recently for damaging someone's property. The Oxford Police Department took a report of damaged property that occurred in the 300...

Woman Faces Felony Shoplifting Charge

The Oxford Police Department took a report of a shoplifting that occurred in the 2500 block of Jackson Avenue on May 7. After investigation,...

Baldwin Man Charged by OPD With Burglary

A Baldwin man was arrested for allegedly burglarizing an Oxford home. The Oxford Police Department took a report of a burglary that occurred on March...

OPD Nabs Memphis Man for Car Burglary

A Memphis man was arrested in Oxford Wednesday for allegedly stealing items from vehicles. According to the Oxford Police Department, on Wednesday the Oxford Police...

OPD to Team Up With State Law Enforcement During ‘Click It of Ticket’

During this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May 23 through June 5, the Oxford Police Department...

OPD Lt. Shipp Named New Assistant Chief of Capitol Police

Oxford Police Department’s Lt. Joshua Shipp will leave Oxford and serve as the new Assistant Chief of Capitol Police in Jackson. Gov. Tate Reeves and...