Crime

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Local Man

A Lafayette County man faces felony charges after struggling with deputies during a traffic stop. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, on Wednesday, a...

Fake Bomb Threat at UM Called in Via Phone

A bomb threat early Friday morning at the University of Mississippi was phoned in, according to University Communications. The school issued an alert over its...

Man Charged With Failing to Register as a Sex Offender in Lafayette County

On Jan. 6, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report from an outside agency regarding a convicted sex offender living in...

Oxford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

An Oxford man was charged with his fourth DUI recently by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department. According to a report, deputies made a traffic stop...

Oxford Women Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets

Two local women were arrested and charged with stealing scratch-off Lottery tickets. According to the Oxford Police Department, on Jan. 5, officers were dispatched to...

State News: Former Hinds County Election Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Former Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson pleaded guilty to two counts of embezzlement and one count of false representation and statements to defraud...

Water Valley Man Charged With Embezzlement

A Water Valley man was charged with allegedly stealing money from his place of employment. According to the Oxford Police Department, on Dec. 12, investigators...

Local, State Police to be on the Lookout for Impaired Drivers This Holiday Weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is getting set to continue its 2022 “Home for the Holidays” New Year’s Holiday Travel Enforcement Campaign with the mission...

Batesville Woman Charged with Credit Card Fraud

A Batesville woman faces felony charges for allegedly using a credit card fraudulently. On Dec. 13 and 18, the Oxford Police Department took two separate...

Oxford Man Charged With Child Endangerment

An Oxford man was arrested and charged with endangering the safety of a child recently. On Dec. 7, the Oxford Police Department assisted Child Protective...