OPD makes arrest after vehicle pursuit

The Oxford Police Department arrested a local man Monday after reportedly chasing him for several miles. A call came into 911 last night from a woman who said a man had stolen $1,200 from her and she began to chase after him until police arrived. OPD officers picked up the chase and attempted to pull over the vehicle.

The driver, later identified as Morris Tallie, 30, of Lafayette County, allegedly failed to immediately pull over, leading officers on a chase from County Road 305, behind Waller Funeral Home to County Road 105 in the West Springhill area. Tallie eventually pulled over and was taken into custody without further incident. He was brought to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was charged with grand theft and felony fleeing. He is awaiting his first-appearance bond hearing sometimes today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oxford Police Department

 

Reports 5 alarms 2 disturbing the peace 5 suspicious activities 1 welfare check 1 larceny 2 parking complaints 1 civil matter 1 motorist assist 2 simple assaults 2 animal complaints 1 malicious mischief 3 harassment 17 traffic citations 7 wrecks Arrests 1 out of jurisdiction warrant 1 possession of marijuana DUI and careless driving Grand larceny and felony fleeing Speeding and driving while license suspended No tag, no insurance and driving while license suspended

Sheriff’s Department

Reports

 

1wreck

1 animal complaint

1 disturbance

19 service calls

2 suspicious activities

2 transports

1 civil matter

2 follow up

1 traffic complaint

2 unauthorized use of vehicle

 

Arrests

2 burglaries

1 circuit contempt

 

University Police

Reports

1 vandalism with malicious mischief

3 wrecks

1 ambulance assist

 

Arrests

1 possession of drug paraphernalia

 

How you can help

To report information about a crime, call Crimestoppers at 662-234-8477.

 

EMERGENCIES

Oxford Fire Department

Reports unavailable this morning.

 

Lafayette County Fire

No activity to report.

 

Lafayette County EMS

Five ambulance calls