Oxford Man Arrested for Intimidating a Witness

On November 25, 2022, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report for malicious mischief causing over $1,000 worth of damage to a vehicle.

After investigation, Derrian Pegues, 23, of Oxford, Mississippi was arrested and charged with Felony Malicious Mischief.

Pegues was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge and given a $2,500 bond.

On December 2nd, Pegues reached back out to the victim from the previous incident. Pegues was then arrested and charged with Intimidating a Witness.

Pegues was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge and issued a $10,000 bond.

Derrian Pegues, 23, of Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford Police Department

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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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