On April 11, 2023, Oxford Police received a walk-in report inside the lobby of the police station regarding a complaint of harassment. After investigation, officers were able to locate the suspect, Kevin Kassel, 29, of Oxford, Mississippi. Kassel was arrested and charged with Aggravated Stalking.
Kassel was taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for his initial bond hearing and issued a $10,000 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.