On August 14, 2021, the Oxford Police Department received a report stating that an individual had been shot at while at the Brittany Woods Apartment Complex.
A crime scene was located and evidence was gathered. Following the investigation, the suspect was identified as Lakesha Harwell, 27, of Oxford, Mississippi. The victim suffered no injuries.
An arrest warrant was issued for Harwell’s arrest, and she was taken into custody later that evening. Harwell is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and received a $75,000 bond by a Lafayette County Justice Court judge.
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.
