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...

OPD Arrests Three Armed Suspects While One Remains at Large

The Oxford Police Department arrested three people in connection to a home-invasion robbery early Tuesday morning. One suspect is still at large. According to reports,...

OPD Apprehends Man Who Entered At Least Two Homes

The Oxford Police Department has a person in custody in regard to two recent home burglaries.

OPD Charges Four People for Multiple Vehicle, Home Burglaries

The Oxford Police Department arrested four people recently following a string of vehicle and residential burglaries.

Popular Scams You Should Look Out For

Phishing scams continue to be a problem that often targets senior citizens and others who may not be as internet scam savvy.

Purple is Displayed in Support of Domestic Violence Victims in October

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi is asking people in the LOU community to show their support of prevention and awareness by wearing and displaying the color purple.

Oxford Man Charged with Cyberstalking

The Oxford Police Department arrested a local man for threatening to harm someone over social media messages.

New Sheriff’s App Shows Jail Info, Community Alerts for Oxford

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department has a new cell phone app that allows users to look up who is in jail, search local sex offenders and submit crime tips anonymously.

Man Arrested for False Pretenses

An affidavit was filed On Sept. 28, in Justice Court on 39-year-old Ryan Jones of Oxford for False Pretenses. Ryan was arrested and booked into...

Prank or Something Dangerous? OPD Investigates Car Window Markings

The Oxford Police Department is investigating calls about suspicious markings found on car windows.

Seven Arrested After Wanted Fugitive Found at Oxford Home

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, along with agents with the Metro Narcotics Unit, arrested seven people recently after a wanted fugitive was found inside a home off Highway 6 West.