On March 1, 2022, the Oxford Police Department received a report from The Archive Apartments regarding forged money orders and several incidents of credit card fraud.
Through an investigation, the suspect was identified as Dontarius Cosby, 22, of Robinsonville, Mississippi. A warrant was issued for Cosby.
On March 22nd, 2022, Cosby was taken into custody and released on a felony bond. Cosby was charged with three counts of Uttering/Forgery and two counts of Credit Card Fraud.
A Lafayette County Justice Court judge issued Cosby a $10,000 bond for the additional charges, however, the bond was revoked.
Dontarius Cosby, 22, of Robinsonville, Mississippi
The Oxford Police Department is housed 9 Industrial Park Drive. The department has more than 100 sworn officers, about 20 civilian 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.
