Crime
Oxford Man Charged with Enticing a Minor for Sexual Purposes

The Oxford Police Department recently arrested an Oxford man for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.
According to OPD, a report came in of a possible sexual assault of a minor. Through an investigation, the suspect was identified as Melvin Bailey, 23, Oxford.

Bailey was charged with one count of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
He was arrested on Thursday and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center. Bailey is currently out on a previous felony bond and that bond will be revoked. He will be held at the Lafayette County Detention Center.
Staff report
