Oxford man charged with burglary

Published 7:47 am Saturday, November 23, 2024

A sergeant from the Oxford Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity on Nov. 14 at a residence located on Chickasaw Road.

Upon arrival, the sergeant approached the backyard gate and heard a noise from a tampered window. Seeing movement inside, the sergeant spotted a suspect in a red jacket.

The suspect, later identified as Quentin Maynor, 32, of Oxford, attempted to flee but was apprehended following commands to exit the residence. After securing the suspect, Maynor was then transported to the LCDC by an officer.

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Earlier, the sergeant and an officer responded to a similar report at the same address.

After inspecting the property and finding no intruders, they secured the residence. The homeowner confirmed he had closed the back window and set up a camera before leaving.

During the latest inspection, the sergeant observed signs of forced entry, including a broken window and new items, such as a visor and black shoes, near the window.

The officer also found a phone and key fob inside, which were collected as evidence. Maynor was charged with Burglary of a Dwelling.