Four Men Arrested in Oxford, Mississippi for Fraudulent Check Cashing Scheme

On April 13, 2023, the Oxford Police Department took a report at a local bank where a group of individuals attempted to cash fraudulent checks. With the help of a civilian tip, a traffic stop was conducted on the suspect vehicle. It was determined these individuals had been to multiple banks. After investigation, four individuals were arrested and charged with the following:

Darion Jordan, 32 of Brookehaven, Georgia, and Trevon Vanyo, 26 of Kennesaw, GA, were arrested and each charged with 3 counts of conspiracy to commit a crime. Jordan and Vanyo were taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for their initial bond hearing and were each issued a $10,000 bond.

Joshua Wray, 36, of Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested and charged with 3 counts of conspiracy to commit a crime, 1 count of uttering forgery, 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance. Wray was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and was issued a $20,000 bond.

Royal Turner, 39, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested and charged with 3 counts of conspiracy to commit a crime and 3 counts of uttering forgery. Turner was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and was issued a $15,000 bond.

“This was a great collaborative effort between our community and law enforcement to get these individuals into custody,” said Chief Jeff McCutchen.

Darion Jordan, 32 of Brookehaven, Georgia.

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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.