Big game keeps policy busy
Local police made 75 arrests this weekend after the population of Oxford doubled when the Rebels played the University of Texas. One of the arrests was that of a former Ole Miss student who was tackled by officers when he ran onto the field during halftime in his boxers, at one point mooning the crowd. (September 17, 2012, Page 1A)
Rash of car burglaries reported
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents in the northern part of Oxford to keep their vehicles secure and watch for suspicious people in their neighborhoods after a rash of vehicle burglaries Wednesday night. (September 6, 2012, Page 2)
Nearly 70 arrested during first home game, holiday weekend
Local law enforcement were kept busy this weekend during Ole Miss’s first home game and the Labor Day holiday. While there were several arrests for DUI, officials say it’s drunk walkers they are going to be keeping a closer eye on. (September 4, 2012, Page 1)
FBI consolidates offices with move to Oxford
The Greenville and Tupelo FBI offices have closed their doors and agents from those offices have moved to the Oxford office. (August 31, 2012, Page 2A)
Father of son found dead in road has doubts on investigation
W.C. Key says he doesn’t believe his son, Timothy “Tim Tim” O’Neal Key, 30, was killed by being run over by a car, as the Water Valley Police Department claims. (August 31, 2012, Page 2A)
Father jailed in son’s death
A Water Valley man is in prison for allegedly shooting and killing his son, according to jail records. Michael L. Washington is being held on a $125,000. His son, Joshua, 36, was shot to death Saturday night. (August 21, 2012, Page 2)
Man charged in Taylor road death
George Serrico Williams, 42, was charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence in the death of his cousin, Jeffrey O’Neal Booker, 27, of Taylor who was found dead on Old Taylor Road last week. Water Valley Police are also looking to close the against in the death of Timothy “Tim-Tim” O’Neal, who was found dead Aug. 6 on Highway 7 in Water Valley, also hit by a car. The two cases are unrelated. (August 17, 2012, Page 1A)
Drug Court hosts third graduation
Eighteen people graduated from the Third Judicial Drug Court Wednesday. Two shared their story. Guest speakers Dr. Thomas Fowlkes and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker addressed the graduates to offer congratulations and advice. (August 16, 2012, Page 1A)
Cyclist hopes conviction teaches valuable lesson
A man pleaded guilty Tuesday to simple assault for harassing cyclists on Old Sardis Road in April. (August 16, 2012, Page 1A, 5A)
July court term sees long sentences
The July court term saw some hefty sentences and the end of a seven-year-old murder case. Find out who pleaded guilty to what charges and what their sentences were. (August 15, 2012, Page 1, 9)
