On Friday September 29, 2023, officers took a walk-in report of credit card fraud. After investigation, Alan Barjas, 18, of University, Mississippi, and John Naftzger, 19, of University, Mississippi were each arrested and charged with two counts of Credit Card Fraud.
Barjas and Naftzger were taken before a Municipal Court judge for their initial bond hearing and each issued a $10,000 bond.
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.
