On June 5, 2023, the Oxford Police Department took multiple reports of auto burglaries. After investigation, Demarcus Govan, 19, of Oxford, Mississippi, and Caleb Carrothers, 21, of Oxford, were each arrested and charged with 32 counts of Burglary – Commerical Buildings or Cars.
Govan and Carrothers were each taken before a Lafayette County Justice Court judge for their initial bond hearing. Govan was issued a $40,000 bond. Govan’s bond was revoked due to being out on two previous felony bonds. Carrothers was issued a $75,000 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.
