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Man dies in fatal wreck on County Road 415

A Lafayette County man is dead after his automobile overturned during a one-car accident Tuesday night, according to…

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Oxford man killed after being hit by an alleged drunk driver

An Oxford man died after being hit by an alleged drunk driver Wednesday night, and attempts to resuscitate…

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OPD arrests two for burglary, one for child abuse

The Oxford Police Department has made an arrest following two burglaries at Your Extra Closet. OPD identified Joey…

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OPD searching for information on attempted assault, kidnapping

The Oxford Police Department is searching for information regarding an attempted assault and kidnapping. In a news release,…

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OPD arrests man for felony false pretense

A Memphis man has been arrested by the Oxford Police Department on a charge of felony false pretense.…

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Oxford man arrested for possession of a stolen firearm

The Oxford Police Department made an arrest last week for possession of a stolen firearm. On Oct. 11 OPD…

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Oxford man arrested for car burglaries, fleeing scene

The Oxford Police Department has made an arrest following several car burglaries around the walking trails on Chucky…

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Former Lafayette High School teacher Molly Wray indicted by grand jury for enticement of a minor

Former Lafayette High School teacher Molly Wray has been indicted for enticing a minor to meet for sexual…

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OPD arrests two for felony shoplifting at Walmart

Officers with the Oxford Police Department have arrested two people in connection with a Sept. 26 reported shoplifting…

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Oxford High burglary suspect arrested, posted photos on social media

An arrest has been made in the case of a break-in at Oxford High School last weekend. At…

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Oxford Police, Schools increasing patrol efforts after weekend break-in

The Oxford Police Department and Oxford School District are working together to increase safety on school campuses after…

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Ole Miss hit-and-run suspect turns himself in to UPD

An arrest has been made in the case of a Sept. 15 hit-and-run which severely injured a pedestrian…

Crime

Oxford Police offer ways to protect your personal identity following recent arrests

Following the Sept. 2 arrest of Matthew Brown for obtaining for unlawful use, personal identity information, Oxford Police…

Crime

Saturday night sees shots fired near UM campus, fight at The Lyric

Two Saturday night incidents left members of the Oxford Police Department on high alert. At approximately 7:40 p.m.…

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OPD Crime Briefs, Aug. 24 to Sept. 10

The Oxford Police Department arrested Madalene Crump, 24 of Oxford, for uttering forgery on Aug. 24. The arrest…

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OPD arrests man for credit card theft, investigation ongoing

OPD arrested Matthew Brown, 27 of Oxford, on Sept. 2 following a victim’s report that his credit card…

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Oxford man arrested for felony DUI

An officer with the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop for careless driving on South Lamar Boulevard…

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OPD arrests two Sardis residents for auto burglary

Officers with the Oxford Police Department made two arrests last week linked to auto burglaries in July and…

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Oxford Police hosts #RideWithOPD event for third year

It’s no secret that Oxford Police Department has a widespread presence on Twitter, and on Friday night, the…

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OPD arrests two for auto burglaries

Officers with the Oxford Police Department have arrested two people in connection with two separate auto burglaries on…

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Two Oxford schools on temporary alert after nearby auto burglary

Two schools in Oxford School District had a surprise safety exercise after two auto burglary suspects were seen…

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If you can’t stand the heat: OPD arrests 2 for arson at The Links apartments

The Oxford Police Department has arrested two men in connection with an Aug. 14 fire at the Links…