Oxford man charged with enticement of a child

Published 2:29 pm Wednesday, August 21, 2024

An Oxford man was arrested Tuesday for enticement of a child.

According to the Oxford Police Department, the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit and OPD started an investigation on Tuesday after a citizen reported a possible crime.

After further investigation and consultation with the District Attorney’s Office, officers arrested Michael Anthony Smith, 37, of Oxford for Enticement of a Child.

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He was arrested the same day and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center. He will have a bond set by the Municipal Court judge at a later time.

According to the University of Mississippi’s website, Smith works as an academic advisor at the university. According to a university spokesman, Smith was placed on leave Tuesday evening and is not allowed on campus.

This case is still under investigation. If anyone has information, call OPD at 662-232-2400.