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...

Paris Man Charged With Failure to Register as Sex Offender

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested a Paris man recently for failing to register as a sex offender.

Two Miami Men Arrested by OPD for Credit/Debit Card, ATM Scams

The Oxford Police Department, working with other Mississippi law enforcement agencies, arrested two men recently that had allegedly been using stolen credit, debit and...

$108K Reward Offered in Shooting Death of MHP Lieutenant

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Agents are investigating a shooting that took the life of an off-duty state trooper in Jefferson County. On Friday at approximately...

Oxford Police Release Sketch of Sexual Assault Suspect

The Oxford Police Department released a composite sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that happened Saturday on Old Taylor Road.

Conservation Officer Saves Life of Attempted Murder Victim 

A Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks officer saved the life of a woman found unconscious in her vehicle, the apparent victim of attempted murder.

Ole Miss DE Williams Suspended After Arrest for Sexual Battery

Ole Miss senior defensive end Samuel Williams was arrested and charged with sexual battery Friday which led to his suspension from all team activities.

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Creates Safe Space for Exchanges

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has created a “safe exchange” location in front of the Detention Center for people to exchange sold goods, paperwork or even children.

Interim Commander Hired to Head Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit

On Tuesday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved Alex Fauver being promoted to commander of the Metro Narcotics Unit.

Man Sentenced to Prison for Threats Against American Family Association in Tupelo

A Florida man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for making threats against individuals at the American Family Association in Tupelo.

OPD Arrests Arkansas Man After Woman is Shot

The Oxford Police Department arrested an Arkansas man Saturday for allegedly shooting a woman.