On June 27, 2025, an officer with the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Slack Road. During the stop, the officer located a firearm inside the vehicle’s glove box.
The driver, Sharlo Gilliom (43 of Oxford, Mississippi) was determined to be a convicted felon. Gilliom also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center.
Bond was set by a Municipal Court Judge and a hold was placed on Gilliom by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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.