On Saturday, October 28, 2023, the Oxford Police Department responded to the emergency department at Baptist Memorial Hospital for a reported sexual assault that had already occurred.
After investigation, a warrant was issued on November 7th and Braxton Lane Allen (21 of Brookhaven, Mississippi) was arrested for sexual battery. Allen was taken before a Municipal Court Judge and given a bond of $50,000.
OPD would like to thank the Ole Miss Police Department in their assistance in this case.
Braxton Lane Allen (21 of Brookhaven, 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.
