On August 14, 2022, the Oxford Police Department was dispatched to a burglary in the 1700 block of East Jackson Avenue.
After investigation, Earnest Sears, 21, of Oxford, Mississippi was taken into custody and charged with Burglary of a Dwelling.
Sears was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and issued a $2,500 bond, but the bond was revoked due to Sears being out on a previous felony bond.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.