On June 14, 2025, the Oxford Police Department was notified of a disturbance involving domestic violence at an apartment complex.
Upon arrival, officers found the victim in need of medical attention. The suspect, Javarus Henderson, 27, of Oxford, Mississippi, was detained and taken into custody.
Henderson was charged with Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault. Henderson was taken before a Municipal Court judge for his initial bond hearing.
Javarus Henderson, 27, of Oxford, Mississippi.Javarus Henderson, 27, of Oxford, Mississippi.
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.