On April 2nd, 2022, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the City of Oxford Parking Garage.
During the stop, officers discovered a firearm in Deshawn Lewis’, 27, of Oxford, Mississippi possession and learned that Lewis was a convicted felon. Lewis was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.
Lewis went before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and given a $10,000 bond. It was revoked due to Lewis being out on a felony bond.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.
