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Reported stolen gun found during search leads to arrest

On Saturday, the Oxford Police Department arrested a Batesville woman for allegedly being in possession of a stolen…

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OPD officers recognized for saving woman’s life

Police officers serve the community by keeping criminals off the streets, solving crimes and patrolling neighbors to protect…

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Stolen phone leads to additional charges for alleged robber

On May 13, 2018, the Oxford Police Department took a report from a man claiming two unidentified males…

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Peace Officers Memorial Service honors fallen police

The annual Peace Officer Memorial Service was held Thursday inside the Lafayette County Courthouse. Each year, officers from…

Crime

Driver indicted in the death of Oxford math teacher Sherry Buford

A grand jury indicted a man accused of killing an Oxford teacher while driving under the influence of…

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Cleveland man charged with using stolen credit card

A Cleveland man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly using a stolen credit card. According to the Oxford Police…

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Oxford woman charged with forgery, fraud

On Sunday, investigators with the Oxford Police Department received a report of possible forgery and credit card fraud.…

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Man charged with domestic aggravated assault

The Oxford Police Department was called out to The Links apartments on Monday for a report of domestic…

Crime

Former Water Valley teachers sentenced to Drug Court

Two Water Valley former teachers indicted last year for buying prescription drugs from a student were sentenced to…

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Arrest Made in Lyric Oxford shooting

The Oxford Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon that 22-year-old Desmond Bowen, of Memphis, was arrested by his probation…

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Stolen car found in Holly Springs leads to arrest

On Sunday the Oxford Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was tracked by…

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OPD in search of red Tahoe in connection with Lyric shooting

The Oxford Police Department is looking for a red, Chevrolet Tahoe in connection with an altercation that occurred Friday…

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Water Valley resident charged with 4th DUI

A Water Valley man was charged with his fourth DUI after allegedly driving drunk with two children in…

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Oxford man charged with sexual battery

An Oxford man was arrested and charged with sexual battery by the Oxford Police Department Tuesday. According to…

Crime

OPD looking for two persons of interest in Lyric shooting

The Oxford Police Department is looking for two persons of interest for their involvement in the Friday night shooting…

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OPD investigating shooting at the Lyric

Few details are known about an apparent shooting that took place just before 10 p.m. inside The Lyric…

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Woman arrested after getting $3K with fake credit card

A Memphis woman was arrested last week for allegedly using a fake credit card at a bank in…

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Man charged with stealing vehicle

An Oxford man has been arrested and charged with allegedly stealing a car from Jackson. According to the…

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Scam: Callers posing as North East Power employees asking for deposit money

The North East Mississippi Electric Power Association is warning its customers of a potential scam. According to NEMEPA’s website,…

Crime

Holly Springs man charged for gas station shooting

A Holly Springs man has been charged with shooting at a vehicle at the Rockette’s gas station on…

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Oxford police investigating shooting at Rockette’s gas station

The Oxford Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at about 4 p.m. at Rockette’s gas…

Crime

Pontotoc man charged with hurting juvenile, possessing child porn

A Pontotoc man was arrested Friday for allegedly harming a juvenile and possessing child pornography. According to the…