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...
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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.

Oxford Man Charged with Molesting Young Girl

An Oxford man was arrested Monday for allegedly molesting a minor.

Two Men Face Charges for Entering a Home and Threatening Harm

Two men were arrested recently for allegedly entering a home and threatening to harm a resident.

Oxford Man Charged With Sending Inappropriate Messages to a Child

The Oxford Police Department arrested a local man recently for allegedly sending text messages of a sexual nature to a minor. On May 30, OPD...

Neighbor of WV Woman Killed in December Fire Charged with Arson

A Water Valley man has been arrested and charged with arson for his alleged role in a fire that claimed the life of a...

Man Charged with Sexual Battery

A local man was arrested Friday and charged with sexual battery by the Oxford Police Department. According to a report, officers responded to a business...

South Panola School District Mourns Loss of Lead Teacher

Dr. Anteeatta “Tee” Swims worked for the South Panola School District for seven years as the Lead Teacher at Batesville Intermediate School before she...

Man Charged With Murdering His Wife Who Was a Teacher

A Lafayette County man is in jail tonight charged with the murder of his wife.

Sheriff’s Department Warns Against Disturbing Phone Scam

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department is warning people against a phone scam where the caller threatens harm to family members if payment is not made.
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