On March 31, 2022, officers responded to 1300 block of North Lamar Blvd for a stolen firearm from a business. Investigators subsequently learned that the suspect was Cardale Smith, 34, of Oxford, Mississippi and filed for warrants on Smith.
Smith was taken into custody near his residence without incident and charged with three counts of Felon in Possession of Weapon.
Smith was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and was issued a $25,000 with holds for other jurisdictions.
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.
