In May, 2021, officers began investigating a claim of child neglect. Once test results came back it was discovered that a child living in the home tested positive for illegal narcotics. Investigators took Derek Joslin, 36 of Oxford, Mississippi into custody for Felony Child Neglect. He was given a $20,000 bond.
In June, 2021, officers began investigating a claim of child neglect. Once test results came back it was discovered that a child living in the home tested positive for illegal narcotics. Investigators took Ryan Yourn, 36 of Oxford, into custody for Felony Child Neglect. He was given a $20,000 bond.
Derek Joslin, 36 of Oxford, Mississippi.Ryan Yourn, 36 of Oxford, Mississippi.
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.
