The Oxford Eagle » Crime & Courts

Memorial service honors fallen officers

Alyssa Schnugg — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:11:51 +0000

Two local law enforcement officers who died recently were honored Tuesday during the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service held on front of Oxford City Hall. (May 16, 2012, Page 1)

Fake officer behind road killings?

Alyssa Schnugg — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:56 +0000

Two recent murders on north Mississippi highways may have been at the hand of someone posing as a police officer, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations. (May 15, 2012, Page 1, 2)

Bigamist, Taylor arson cases top April court term

Alyssa Schnugg — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:41:12 +0000

The April court term for the Lafayette County Circuit Court wrapped up at the end of April. Read today’s EAGLE for highlights on some of the more notable cases and a listing of all felony cases disposed of during the term, including DUI appeals. (May 9, 2012, Page 1, 8)

More women learning to use guns for self defense

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:26:25 +0000

The Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association offers women’s handgun familiarization course last week at the F.D. “Buddy” Training Complex. A men’s course is being offered on May 5. Read today’s Oxford Living to learn more about the one-day course. (April 13, 2012, Page 1B)

Crimestoppers gears up to solve cases in community

John Davis — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:47:15 +0000

Crimestoppers of Oxford is taking a new approach to helping local law enforcement officers and authorities make arrests. A campaign designed to increase exposure about helping solve crimes is being launched and members of the local law enforcement community are hoping the extra attention will increase calls regarding open cases and future crimes committed. (April 12, 2012, Page 2)

Shooting suspect found in barber’s chair

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:21:34 +0000

A second suspect involved in the shooting at Willow Knoll public housing complex earlier this month was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Florida while sitting in a barber’s chair getting a hair cut. (March 30, 2012, Page 2A)

State Supreme Court denies appeal in child rape case

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:12:58 +0000

Three local men found guilty of having sex with a 4-year-old girl in exchange for drugs will not have their appeal heard by the Mississippi Supreme Court. (March 30, 2012, Page 2A)

Scruggs’ hearing ends after day two

Alyssa Schnugg — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:53:59 +0000

After two days of testimony, the evidentiary hearing for Richard “Dickie” Scruggs ended Tuesday without oral closing arguments from either side. Prosecutors and Scruggs’ legal team will have two weeks to submit final arguments and legal briefs before U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson rules. (March 28, 2012, Page 1)

Lott testifies at Scruggs’ hearing

Alyssa Schnugg — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:35:30 +0000

Former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) was the first person on the witness stand Monday in day one of a hearing at which former trial attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs of Oxford is hoping to convince a federal judge to vacate his sentence and conviction in a judicial bribery case that involved former circuit court judge Bobby DeLaughter. (March 27, 2012, Page 1)

Scruggs to fight second conviction

Alyssa Schnugg — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:59:36 +0000

Fallen former attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs will ask a federal judge Monday to vacate his conviction and the seven-year sentence he received in 2009 after pleading guilty to trying to influence a circuit court judge. (March 23, 2012, Page 1A)