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...

Oxford Man Charged for Being a Felon With a Weapon

A domestic disturbance landed an Oxford man in jail Thursday for being a felon in possession of a weapon.

OPD Charges Four With Crimes of Theft in Unrelated Events

The Oxford Police Department recently arrested four people and charged them with felonies for allegedly being involved in crimes of theft in unrelated incidents.

Two Face Cyberstalking Charges in Unrelated Incidents

Two men were arrested recently on charges of cyberstalking in unrelated cases.

LC Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Academy Graduates 18

Eighteen recruits graduated recently from the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy that is geared for part-time and reserve deputies and officers.

Oxford Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting in Missouri

An Oxford man is being held on a $2 million bond for allegedly killing one man and leaving another in critical condition after a shooting at a Missouri hotel.

OPD Charges Two With Multiple Counts of Vehicle Burglary

The Oxford Police Department received several reports of vehicle burglaries throughout multiple housing complexes on Dec. 11.

Former OHS Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Battery; Awaits Sentencing

A former Oxford High School chemistry teacher could soon be serving three years in prison.

Seven Pikes Face felony Cyberstalking Charges

Seven Ole Miss students were arrested recently in connection with the suspension of the Gamma Iota chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. The Oxford Police...

Woman Charged After Child Tests Positive for Drugs

An Oxford woman was arrested recently after a child tested positive for having drugs in their system.

Oxford Man Charged With Burglary

Video from a home surveillance system helped with the arrest of an alleged burglar.