Highway 6 wreck claims life of local business man
Oxford native and insurance agent Tommy Brown was killed Thursday when his car went off the side of the road in a one-vehicle wreck on Highway 6 near the Old Taylor Road ramp. (October 21, 2011, Page 2A)
Metro Narcotics busts 25 on drug charges
The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, along with other area law enforcement agencies arrested 22 Oxford residents on various drug sale charges, with crack sales heading up the list. The arrests were part of an undercover operation called, “Operation Knight Rider.” Another three were arrested this weekend in an unrelated investigation. (October 19, 2011, Page 2)
DA files response to Mize complaint
Circuit Court Judge John A. Gregory has set a date for a probable cause hearing in the case against Oxford Police Assistant Chief Joey East by Oxford electrician Bubba Mize and the District Attorney’s Office filed a response to Mize’s motion to dismiss. (October 18, 2011, Page 2)
Game day weekend keeps police busy
Local law enforcement officers had little time to rest during the biggest SEC football home-game weekend thus far this season.
The Oxford Police Department responded to more than 197 calls between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. this morning. (October 17, 2011, Page 1A)
Some alarmed by fire code inspections
While few violations were found on the Square, city fire inspectors were double checking occupancy levels at many restaurants and bars on the Square on Thursday night. These inspections are expected to continue through the weekend. There are questions from business owners, however, about the frequency and randomness of the checks. (October 14, 2011, Page 1A)
Crackdown nets 35 DUI arrests in Oxford
The Oxford Police Department cracked down on DUIs during the recent national campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” (September 9, 2011, Page 2A)
Crime takes holiday for Labor Day
Oxford Police Department reported less than half of the amount of arrests during this year’s Labor Day and first home-game weekend. (September 6, 2011, Page 1)
Letters to the Editor
Al Povall writes to say that bar owners should incur the major portion of the cost of hiring addition policemen to help deal with unruly crowds during peak business hours and when the bars close. (September 1, 2011, Page 4)
Police pursue litterbugs
Five people were issued notices to appear in court for leaving trash in their yards by Oxford police officers. (August 30, 2011, Page 3)
Two arrested in unrelated armed robberies
OPD investigators arrested Morgan Henry, 22, of Oxford for allegedly holding up the Oxford Family Pharmacy for pain medication two weeks ago. Sheriff Department investigators arrested Reggie Benson, 24, of Oxford for being one of several involved in a home invasion robbery Friday. More arrests are expected.
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