April 23, 2024

July 2018 – Crime Report

Oxford Police Department

July 31, 2018

21 Tickets
7 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 Public Drunk
REPORTS
3 Alarms
1 Animal Complaint
1 Civil Matter
1 Discharging Fireworks in the City Limits
2 Domestic Disturbance
1 Elderly Assist
3 K9 Search
1 Petit Larceny
1 Scam
6 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Person
1 Suspicious Vehicle
4 Vehicle Search

Two Arrested for Felony Motor Vehicle Theft of 18-Wheeler in Oxford

On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, investigators with the Oxford Police Department took a report that an 18-wheeler was taken from a parking lot near West Jackson Ave without the owner’s consent. The owner of the truck was able to use the truck’s onboard GPS to locate it in Calhoun County, Mississippi. The truck was recovered shortly after with the assistance of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department. During the investigation it was discovered that Ron Griffin (48 of Water Valley, MS) and James Harmon (59 of Paris, MS) were the ones that had taken the 18-wheeler. A warrant for felony motor vehicle theft were issued for both subjects. On Friday, July 27, 2018, both Griffin and Harmon turned themselves in to the Lafayette County Detention Center. Their bonds were set at $2,500 by a Justice Court Judge.


July 30, 2018

18 Tickets
22 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, Careless Driving, No Insurance
1 DUI 1st, Careless Driving, Speeding, Warrant Served
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, No Driver’s License, No Insurance
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Weapon by a Felon
1 Possession of Schedule 2 Drug
1 Public Drunk
1 Shoplifting, Trespassing, Public Drunk, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct
REPORTS
2 911 Hang Ups
12 Alarms
2 Ambulance Assist
2 Animal Complaints
3 Careless Driving
2 Civil Matters
1 Credit Card Fraud
5 Disturbing the Peace
1 Fire Department Assist
3 Improper Parking
6 K9 Search
4 Motorist Assist
3 Petit Larceny
2 Public Drunk
2 Simple Assault
6 Suspicious Activity
3 Suspicious Person
2 Suspicious Vehicles
2 Theft from a Motor Vehicle
2 Trespassing
1 Utility Call Out
5 Welfare Concerns


July 27, 2018

27 Tickets
7 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, No Tailights, No Driver’s License, No Insurance
1 DUI 1st, Speeding
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, One Headlight, No Tag Light
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Suspended Driver’s License
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
3 Alarms
1 Carless Driving
2 Civil Matters
2 K9 Search
2 Petit Larceny
1 Residential Burglary
1 Simple Assault
1 Suspicious Person
2 Welfare Concerns


July 26, 2018

18 Tickets
4 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 Expired Driver’s License, Expired Tag, No Insurance, No Child Restraint
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Suspended Driver’s License-Implied Consent, No Tag, No Seatbelt
1 Shoplifting
REPORTS
2 Alarms
1 Ambulance Assist
2 Animal Complaint
3 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 K9 Search
1 Simple Assault
5 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Person
5 Theft of a Motor Vehicle
2 Trespassing
2 Vehicle Search
1 Welfare Concern

Oxford Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at The Archive Apartments

On Thursday, July 19, 2018, at approximately 4:00 AM, the Oxford Police Department responded to the Archive Apartment complex for a reported armed robbery. During the course of the investigation the suspect was identified as Patrick Whitt (31 of Oxford, Mississippi). Whitt has arrested later that day and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center. He was given a bond of $20,000 by a Justice Court Judge. This is an on-going investigation at this time and no further information will be released.

 

Oxford Man Arrested for Fourth DUI, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, and Vehicle Noise Violation

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at approximately 12:30 PM, an officer with the Oxford Police Department made a traffic stop on Pegues Road and came in contact with Andre Jones (48 of Oxford, Mississippi). A DUI investigation was conducted on Jones where officers learned that Jones had at least five prior DUI convictions on his driving record. Jones was transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was booked for DUI 4th, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, and Vehicle Noise Violation. He was given a bond of $10,000 by a Justice Court Judge.

 


July 25, 2018

25 Tickets
3 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, Speeding
1 Possession of Paraphernalia and Speeding
1 Possession of Paraphernalia and Careless Driving
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
7 Alarms
3 Careless Driving
1 Civil Matter
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Littering
2 Motorist Assist
1 Noise Violation
1 Residential Burglary
1 Shoplifting


July 24, 2018

33 Tickets
6 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule 2 Drug, Expired Tag
1 Possession of Marijuana
1 Public Drunk
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
6 Alarms
2 Animal Complaint
1 Careless Driving
1 Credit Card Fraud
1 Cyberstalking
4 Domestic Disturbance
1 False Pretense
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Lost Property
1 Malicious Mischief
2 Petit Larceny
1 Shoplifting
3 Suspicious Activity
2 Trespassing
1 Utility Call Out
2 Welfare Concerns


July 23, 2018

51 Tickets
10 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, Reckless Driving
1 Expired Driver’s License, No Seatbelt, No Liability Insurance
1 Shoplifting, Trespass
1 Careless Driving, K-9 Search, Suspended Driver’s License
1 Public Drunk
1 Simple Assault
2 Domestic Violence Simple Assault
REPORTS
2 911 Hang Ups
12 Alarms
2 Begging
1 Burglary
3 Careless Driving
8 Disturbing the Peace
1 Elderly Assist
1 Harassment
4 K-9 Search
2 Lost Property
2 Malicious Mischief
3 Motorist Assist
5 Other Agency Assist
3 Parking
3 Petit Larceny
6 Suspicious Activity
6 Suspicious Person
2 Trespassing
2 Vehicle Search
5 Welfare Concerns


July 20, 2018

29 Tickets
4 Accidents
ARRESTS
NONE
REPORTS
2 911 Hang Ups
3 Alarm
1 Animal Complaint
1 Careless Driving
1 Civil Matter
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 Embezzlement
3 Fire Department Assist
1 Harassment
3 K9 Search
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Petit Larceny
1 Public Drunk
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Person
2 Welfare Concern


July 19, 2018

19 Tickets
1 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, No Insurance, No Driver’s License, No Tag
1 Possession of Schedule 2 Drug, Possession of Schedule 4 Drug
REPORTS
1 Abandoned Vehicle
3 Alarms
1 Animal Complaint
1 Careless Driving
1 Civil Matter
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Extortion
2 Fire Department Assist
2 Lost Property
1 Motorist Assist
1 Petit Larceny
1 Robbery
2 Simple Assault
4 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Person
2 Suspicious Vehicle


July 18, 2018

18 Tickets
8 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 Shoplifting
1 Warrant Served
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
2 Alarm
1 Ambulance Assist
4 Civil Matter
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Lost Property
1 Motorist Assist
1 Property Damage
1 Shoplifting
1 Simple Assault
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Person
2 Vehicle Search
2 Welfare Concern


July 17, 2018

11 Tickets
4 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 Disorderly Conduct
2 Domestic Violence-Simple Assault
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, No Seatbelt
1 Public Drunk, Disorderly Conduct
REPORTS
1 Abandoned Vehicle
7 Alarms
2 Careless Driving
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic Disturbance
2 K9 Search
1 Petit Larceny
1 Shoplifting
5 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Person
1 Vehicle Search
1 Welfare Concern

 Two arrested for Felony Embezzlement at Oxford, Mississippi Wal-Mart

On Thursday, July 5, 2018, Loss Prevention Officers with Wal-Mart filled a report stating that two employees were stealing merchandise while at work. They stated that Keltrick Harden (26 of Oxford, MS) stole approximately $1,011.87 worth of merchandise and Kewan Owens (22 of Oxford, MS) stole approximately $1,445.04 worth of merchandise over a two month period.

Harden and Owens were arrested on Thursday, July 12, 2018 on the felony embezzlement warrants and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center. Harden received a bond of $1,000 and Owens received a bond of $1,500 from a Justice Court Judge. The Local Voice Ligature


July 16, 2018

23 Tickets
9 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, No Insurance
1 No Driver’s License, No Seatbelt
1 Possession of a Schedule 4 Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia, Shoplifting
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Careless Driving
3 Public Drunks
1 Warrant Served
REPORTS
2 911 Hang Ups
16 Alarms
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Animal Complaint
2 Careless Driving
1 Civil Matter
10 Disturbing the Peace
2 Domestic Disturbance
6 Fire Department Assist
2 Harassment
2 Lost Property
2 Malicious Mischief
2 Motorist Assist
1 Noise Violation-Vehicle
5 Petit Larceny
2 Public Drunk
1 Recovered Property
1 Scam
11 Suspicious Activity
8 Suspicious Person
5 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Trespassing
3 Utility Call Out
2 Vehicle Search
5 Welfare Concerns


July 13, 2018

34 Tickets
6 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, No Insurance
1 No Driver’s License
1 Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Paraphernalia, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, No Tailights, No Insurance, Expired Tag
1 Possession of Paraphernalia
2 Public Drunk
1 Warrant Served
REPORTS
4 Alarms
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Animal Complaint
3 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 Lost Property
1 Malicious Mischief
2 Other Agency Assist
1 Petit Larceny
1 Shoplifting
1 Simple Assault
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Theft from a Motor Vehicle
1 Vehicle Search
2 Welfare Concerns


July 12, 2018

9 Tickets
8 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 Disorderly Conduct
1 DUI 1st, No Tailights, No Insurance
2 Shoplifting
REPORTS
6 Alarms
1 Civil Matter
1 Disturbing the Peace
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Lost Property
1 Motorist Assist
1 Phone Harassment
1 Recovered Property
1 Simple Assault
3 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Vehicle Search
1 Welfare Concern

 

DUI 4th & Domestic Violence

On Saturday, July 7, 2018, officers with the Oxford Police Department were conducting a driver’s license check point at around 11:23 AM on Molly Barr Rd when they came in contact with Brian Hanks (42 of Kingpoint, WA). Officers conducted a DUI investigation on Hanks at that time. During the investigation they learned that Hanks had at least three prior DUI convictions. Hanks was subsequently arrested and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was booked for DUI 4th. He was given a bond of $10,000 by a Justice Court Judge.

Aggravated Assault

On Saturday, July 7, 2018, at around 10:10 PM, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a residence off of Thacker Rd for a report of a domestic dispute. After an investigation officers arrested Donald Rutherford (25 of Oxford, MS) for Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault. Rutherford was transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center and given a bond of $10,000 by a Justice Court Judge.


July 11, 2018

14 Tickets
6 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 Disturbing the Peace
REPORTS
5 Alarms
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Animal Complaint
4 Civil Matters
1 Credit Card Fraud
1 Discharging the Fireworks in the City Limits
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Improper Parking
2 K9 Search
1 Littering
1 Lost Property
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Motorist Assist
1 Petit Larceny
1 Suspicious Person
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Welfare Concern


July 10, 2018

14 Tickets
6 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Careless Driving
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, No Seatbelt
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
1 Alarm
4 Fire Department Assist
1 Harassment
1 Improper Parking
2 Suspicious Activity
2 Suspicious Person
5 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Welfare Concern

Two Arrested for Manslaughter-Culpable Negligence for Death of WWII Veteran at the Mississippi State Veterans Home

The Oxford Police Department along with the Lafayette County Coroner’s Office announce the arrest of two women connected in
the 2017 death of an elderly male from the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford, Mississippi. On April 15, 2017 medical personnel from the Regional One Trauma Center in Memphis, TN contacted officers regarding the health and welfare of Durley Bratton (age 93 of Oxford, MS). Bratton was a World War II veteran living at the VA facility at the time. The Criminal Investigations Division at OPD led the
investigation on abuse related to injuries suffered by Bratton. Investigators were able to identify two employees of the Mississippi State Veterans Home, Jeanee Dunn (age 25 of Oxford, MS) and Bridget Austin (age 41 of Abbeville, MS), as persons of interest.

While the investigation was under way, Bratton succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on April 18, 2017. Bratton’s body was taken to the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. On July 2, 2018, the autopsy results came back and ruled the death a result of blunt force injuries.

Investigators filed affidavits of arrest and warrants on Dunn and Austin. Dunn was arrested July 2, 2018 and Austin was arrested July 9, 2018. They were both transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center to await their initial appearance for the charge of Manslaughter-Culpable Negligence. Dunn and Austin both received bonds of $250,000 each for the charge of Manslaughter-Culpable Negligence from Justice Court Judge Bell.

Chief Joey East stated that he is “glad to provide some resolution for the Bratton family, though we cannot know their pain. I appreciate the collaborative effort and dedication of our investigators and the county coroner’s office in this lengthy investigation,” The Local Voice Ligature


July 9, 2018

61 Tickets
12 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, No Driver’s License
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, No Insurance
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Speeding
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Suspended Driver’s License, Failure to Yield
1 Public Drunk
3 Shoplifting
1 Trespassing
2 Warrants Served
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
5 Alarms
4 Ambulance Assist
3 Animal Complaint
5 Careless Driving
1 Civil Matter
1 Discharging Fireworks in the City Limits
2 Disturbing the Peace
2 Domestic Disturbance
1 Harassment
1 Improper Parking
1 Joyriding
1 K9 Search
1 Lost Property
1 Motorist Assist
1 Other Agency Assist
3 Petit Larceny
1 Reported DUI
1 Reported Gunshot
1 Residential Burglary
1 Shoplifting
5 Suspicious Activity
3 Suspicious Persons
2 Suspicious Vehicle
4 Vehicle Search
4 Welfare Concern

DUI 4th

On Saturday, June 30, 2018 at approximately 7:32 PM, the Oxford Police Department received a 911 call about a possible intoxicated individual who was about to leave the Square. Officers located the vehicle driving on South Lamar and conducted a traffic stop after the driver, Bryan Martin (54 of Como, MS) did a traffic violation. A DUI investigation was conducted on Martin at that time. During the stop officers learned that Martin had at least three prior DUI convictions. Martin was subsequently arrested and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was booked for DUI 4th, careless driving, and no driver’s license. He was given a bond of $10,500 by a Justice Court Judge.

Auto Burglary at Three Way

On Friday, July 6, 2018 at approximately 7:08 AM, the Oxford Police Department took a report of an auto burglary that had occurred at Three Way Grocery on North Lamar Blvd. Officers reviewed security camera footage and were able to identify the suspect as Sammie Gross (39 of Water Valley, MS). Later that afternoon an officer spotted Gross on Pegues Rd and arrested him after a brief foot chase. Gross was transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was booked for auto burglary. He was given a bond of $10,000 by a Justice Court Judge.


July 6, 2018

20 Tickets
3 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, Careless Driving
1 Possession of Paraphernalia
1 Careless Driving, Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, Failure to Comply, DUI 1st
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
6 Alarms
4 Ambulance Assist
2 Burglary
1 Civil Matter
1 Embezzlement
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Larceny
1 Littering
1 Lost Property
3 Motorist Assist
1 Shoplifting
2 Simple Assault
1 Suspicious Activity
3 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Theft from Motor Vehicle
1 Welfare Concern


July 5, 2018

38 Tickets
4 Accidents
ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st, Child Endangerment by DUI, Careless Driving, No Insurance, Failure to Comply with Officers
1 DUI 1st, Speeding
1 DUI 2nd, Suspended Driver’s License-Implied Consent, Careless Driving
1 MIP, Expired Tag, Ran Stop Sign
1 Possession of a Schedule 1 Drug, Possession of a Schedule 4 Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia
1 Possession of a Schedule 3 Drug, Possession of a Schedule 4 Drug, Warrant Served, Careless Driving
1 Possession of Marijuana with Intent, No Driver’s License, Tint Violation
1 Possession of Paraphernalia
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, Carless Driving
1 Possession of Paraphernalia, No Headlights
1 Public Drunk
1 Suspended Driver’s License, Speeding
REPORTS
1 911 Hang Up
8 Alarms
2 Ambulance Assist
2 Animal Complaints
1 Burglary
3 Careless Driving
2 Civil Matters
1 Code Enforcement
2 Discharging Fireworks in the City Limits
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic Disturbance
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Forgery
3 Improper Parking
2 K9 Search
1 Larceny
2 Lost Property
1 Motorist Assist
1 Open Door
1 Simple Assault
6 Suspicious Activity
3 Suspicious Persons
2 Vehicle Search
2 Welfare Concern


July 3, 2018

20 Tickets
5 Accidents

ARRESTS
1 DUI 1st
2 Shoplifting

REPORTS
9 Alarms
2 Ambulance Assist
2 Careless Driving
1 Civil Matter
1 Counterfeit Currency
1 Credit Card Fraud
1 Discharging Fireworks in the City Limits
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 Fire Department Assist
1 K9 Search
1 Larceny
1 Petit Larceny
1 Scam
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Vehicle Search
1 Welfare Concern


July 2, 2018

34 Tickets
8 Accidents

ARRESTS
2 Domestic Violence-Simple Assault
1 DUI 1st, Careless Driving
1 DUI 1st, Careless Driving, Open Container
1 No Driver’s License, No Seatbelt, Possession of a Schedule 2 Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia
1 Possession of a Schedule 2 Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia, No Driver’s License, No Insurance, Improper Parking
1 Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Schedule 2 Drug, No Driver’s License, Expired Tag, No Insurance
1 Possession of Paraphernalia
1 Public Drunk
1 Public Drunk, Possession of Marijuana, Carrying a Concealed Weapon

REPORTS
2 911 Hang ups
18 Alarms
4 Ambulance Assist
2 Animal Complaint
2 Careless Driving
1 Credit Card Fraud
5 Disturbing the Peace
2 Domestic Disturbance
4 Fire Department Assist
1 Harassing Phone Calls
1 Harassment
1 K9 Search
1 Malicious Mischief
2 Motorist Assist
2 Other Agency Assist
1 Recovered Property
1 Shoplifting
4 Suspicious Activity
3 Suspicious Person
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Vehicle Search
2 Welfare Concern


 

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Kevin W. Frye, Attorney At Law