On July 13th, 2023, the Oxford Police Department responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Anderson Road for a disturbance. After investigation, Rodrick Owens, 19, of Oxford, Mississippi was arrested and charged with Burglary – Breaking and Entering a Dwelling and Felony Domestic Violence – Simple Assault.
Owens was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and issued a $7,000 bond. The bond was revoked due to Owens being out on a previous felony bond.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.
