On December 12th, 2024, the Oxford Police Department responded to the parking lot of a business on Jackson Avenue to take a report of property damage to a vehicle. It was determined after the reporting party obtained quotes to repair the vehicle that a felony amount of damage was done.
Investigators were able to obtain video footage of Kristen Bolen, 29, of Lafayette County, Mississippi, damaging the reporting party’s vehicle. An arrest warrant was obtained for Malicious Mischief.
Bolen was taken into custody on December 18th and taken before a Municipal Court judge for her initial hearing.
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.