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...

MHP Responds to Three Fatal Wrecks Over New Year’s Weekend

Three Mississippians, including two teens, died on state highways over the New Year's holiday weekend, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Domestic Disturbance Call Leads to Seizure of 12 Ounces of Meth

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department seize more than 12 ounces of methamphetamine during a domestic disturbance call.

MHP Initiates ‘Home For The Holidays’ Traffic Safety Campaign

The Mississippi Highway Patrol kicked off the 2020 Christmas Travel Enforcement Period with the annual safety awareness initiative titled “Home for the Holidays" last night.

Three Charged in Recent Shooting That Left Two Injured

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department recently arrested three local men for their involvement in an altercation that led to two people being shot and injured.

Oxford Signs Metro Narcotics Unit Interlocal Agreement

The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit was formed in 1988 under the then-name Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit.

Two Charged With Recent Auto Burglaries in Lafayette County

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested a man and a woman on Tuesday in connection with several vehicle burglaries.

Oxford Couple Face Felony Child Abuse Charge

The Oxford Police Department arrested a local couple Monday for allegedly abusing their children.

LCSD Arrests Two on Felony Charges in Unrelated Cases

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department made two felony arrests in the last week for unrelated incidents.

Eighth Man Officially Charged in Nov. 30 Shooting

The eighth suspect in Nov. 30 homicide has been officially charged for his role in the shooting death of Frank James Davis Jr., 22, of Grenada.

Seventh Arrest Made in Highland Square Shooting; OPD Looking for Another Suspect

Another man has been arrested for the murder of a 22-year-old man last month and another suspect is still at large.