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...

Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Hitting Man with Car

A woman who allegedly ran into a man trying to keep her from fleeing his store after she was suspected of stealing has been arrested and felony charges.

Sheriff’s Department Nets 19 Arrests On Various Drug Charges

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has served several felony arrests warrants and search warrants over the last several days with the assistance of the Oxford Police Department, University of Mississippi Police Department, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit.

Human Trafficking Operation Leads to Eight Arrests in Lee County

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation launched an undercover operation in Lee County, which resulted in the arrests of eight individuals and the identification of seven human trafficking victims.

$500 Reward Offered for Arrest of Vehicle Burglary Suspect

The Lafayette County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible...

Woman Arrested on 2020 Felony Shoplifting Charge

A Tupelo woman was arrested and charged with felony shoplifting recently by the Oxford Police Department for an incident that happened more than a year and a half ago.

OPD Charges Man With Recent Vehicle Burglaries

A Brandon man was arrested recently by the Oxford Police Department for allegedly breaking into several vehicles in Oxford.

Two Oxford Men Face Felony Child Neglect Charges in Separate Cases

Two Oxford men have been arrested and face felony child neglect charges in two separate incidents where children tested positive for drugs. In May, OPD...

Reckless Driver Call Leads to Felony DUI Arrest

An Oxford man faces a fifth DUI charge after being reported as a reckless driver.

Three Arrested in Multiple Storage Unit Burglaries

The Oxford Police Department arrested three Alcorn County residents in connection with multiple storage burglaries inside the city of Oxford.

Batesville Man Charged with April Vehicle Theft

A Batesville man faces a charge of motor vehicle theft from the Oxford Police Department for allegedly stealing a vehicle from the Super 8 Motel in Oxford.