On Saturday, April 28, 2018, an officer with the Oxford Police Department made a traffic stop on Woodrow King (50 of Water Valley, MS). A DUI investigation was conducted on King where he was subsequently arrested. A check of King’s driving history showed that he had at least 3 prior DUI convictions. King was charged with DUI 4th, 2 counts of endangering a child by driving under the influence, no seatbelt, no insurance, and no driver’s license. He was transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was given a bond of $23,000.00.
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.
