Oxford, Mississippi Felon Arrested Arrested with Firearm on Highway 30

On August 9, 2024, an officer with the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 30, for a traffic violation. The officer discovered that the driver, Shuantarius Thomas, 23, of Oxford, Mississippi, is a convicted felon. A firearm was discovered in his possession after a vehicle search was conducted due to narcotics being present within the vehicle.

Thomas was arrested and charged with Possession of Firearm by Felon along with multiple misdemeanor charges.

Thomas’s bond was set by a Municipal Court judge.

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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.

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