Former Mayor Candidate in Oxford, Mississippi Arrested for Grand Larceny
On September 3, 2021, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers were dispatched to Marquis Chevron on South Lamar Blvd. and the Marathon Gas Station on South Lamar Blvd. for a reported theft of money. Officers learned that a current employee at both locations, who was off duty at the time, entered the businesses and took roughly $2,800 from the two locations.
The suspect was identified as Brandon Pettis, 19, of Oxford, Mississippi. Pettis was a candidate for Mayor of the City of Oxford in the 2021 elections earlier this year.
Investigators were called to the scene and a search warrant was obtained which ultimately led to the discovery of the missing money. Pettis was subsequently arrested for Grand Larceny.
A Lafayette County Justice Court judge issued Pettis a $15,000 bond.
This is still an ongoing investigation and further information could be added at a later date.
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Oxford Police Department The Oxford Police Department is housed 715 Molly Barr Road. The department has more than 70 full-time officers and staff and provides a wide range of protection and enforcement services. The Police Department has a community-oriented policing philosophy and provides around-the-clock patrols. Other services include crime prevention programs, such as Neighborhood Watch and D.A.R.E., as well as specialized units including Mounted Patrol, K-9 Unit, DUI Enforcement and the City Dispatch. Crime Reports provided to The Local Voice come directly from the Oxford Police Department.
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