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...

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.

Abbeville Man Charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault

An Abbeville man was arrested recently on a felony charge of domestic assault.

Man Charged With Stealing Cash from mTrade Concession Stand

A man found inside the concession stand at mTrade Park recently now faces a felony charge for burglary.

Two Arrested in Connection to Eagle Point Auto Burglaries

The Oxford Police Department arrested two Oxford men in connection to several recent vehicle burglaries. On May 29, OPD received multiple reports of auto burglaries...

Escaped Prisoner From Quitman County Jail Captured

An escaped prisoner from the Quitman County Jail that was seen in Lafayette County last week has been apprehended, according to the Lafayette County...

2 Juveniles Charged With Abbeville Mini Mart Burglary

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested two juveniles Monday for allegedly breaking into the Abbeville Mini Mart earlier this month.

Etta Man Faces 4th DUI Charge

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Etta man Thursday for allegedly driving under the influence for the fourth time.

Harmontown Man Charged with Stealing Vehicle

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested a Harmontown man recently for allegedly stealing a vehicle. Deputies took a report of a stolen vehicle on May...

Starkville Man Faces Several Felony Charges in Oxford

A Starkville man was arrested this week on several felony charges by the Oxford Police Department after linking him to at least two vehicle burglaries in Oxford.