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...

Jail Escapee Seen in Lafayette County; Considered Armed and Dangerous

A man who escaped from Quitman County Jail on May 9 has been seen in Lafayette County, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department.

Two Years After Her Murder, Dominique Clayton’s Family Still Waits for Justice

It was two years today that Dominique “Lucy” Clayton was shot to death while sleeping in her Brittany Woods Estate home.

OPD Charges Grenada Man With Paying Minor for Sex

The Oxford Police Department arrested a Grenada recently for allegedly paying a minor for sex.

Lawsuit Filed in 2020 Infant’s Death at Oxford Daycare

The parents of a 9-week-old baby girl who died in November while at Mother Goose Daycare in Oxford have filed a lawsuit against the daycare center that has since closed its doors.

Hit-and-Run Leads to Arrest of Oxford Man

An Oxford man was arrested Wednesday by the Oxford Police Department for allegedly hitting someone with their car and leaving the scene.

Caledonia Man Faces Felony After 2-Hour Police Standoff

A two-hour standoff with Oxford police officers ended with a Caledonia man being arrested for kidnapping and other charges.

Dollar General Worker Charged With Embezzlement

A Dollar General employee was arrested by the Oxford Police Department recently for allegedly stealing merchandise from the store.

Man Arrested for Having Infant Around Drug Activity

The Oxford Police Department arrested a Batesville man for child neglect after an infant was found in a house where drug activity was taking place.

Oxford Man Charged with Felony Domestic Violence

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oxford man recently for felony domestic assault.

Man Arrested for Attempting to Break Into Courthouse

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oxford man Thursday for attempting to break into the Lafayette County Courthouse.