Crime

Sex Offender Fails to Register in Lafayette County

A man living in Harmontown was arrested recently for failing to register as a sex offender. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, deputies were...

Still No Justice Two Years After UM Student’s Murder

Today marks two years since University of Mississippi student Alexandria “Ally” Kostial was found murdered near Sardis Lake and the man charged with her death remains in jail awaiting trial.

Oxford Man Arrested for Allegedly Molesting a Minor

An Oxford man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a minor.

Man Arrested After Allegedly Tossing Pyrotechnic in Vehicle

An Oxford man was arrested Monday for allegedly throwing a firework into a car.

Fight Leads to Felony Charges for Oxford Man

An Oxford man was arrested Sunday after a physical altercation with another man. Officers responded to the 200 block of County Road 101 Sunday...

Blue Mountain Man Faces Felony Theft Charges for Stolen Rings

A Blue Mountain man was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing jewelry while working for a cleaning service from at least two Wellsgate homes.

Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Hitting Man with Car

A woman who allegedly ran into a man trying to keep her from fleeing his store after she was suspected of stealing has been arrested and felony charges.

Sheriff’s Department Nets 19 Arrests On Various Drug Charges

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has served several felony arrests warrants and search warrants over the last several days with the assistance of the Oxford Police Department, University of Mississippi Police Department, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit.

Human Trafficking Operation Leads to Eight Arrests in Lee County

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation launched an undercover operation in Lee County, which resulted in the arrests of eight individuals and the identification of seven human trafficking victims.

$500 Reward Offered for Arrest of Vehicle Burglary Suspect

The Lafayette County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible...