August 2015 – Crime Report

Monday, August 31, 2015

Reports:

9 Suspicious Activities
2 Alarms
3 Civil Matters
9 Welfare Concerns
8 Noise Violations
5 Ambulance Assists
Motorist Assist
Fire Dept. Assist
4 Improper Parking’s
7 Disturbances
Credit Card Fraud
Trespassing
5 Malicious Mischiefs
Code Violation
Petit Larceny
2 Alarms
3 Lost Properties
Careless Driving
Grand Larceny

98 Traffic Citations
24 Wrecks

Arrests:

Speeding, No Insurance, Reckless Driving, Failure to yield to blue lights & No tag
17 Public Intoxications
Warrant Served
Noise Violation & DUI
Careless Driving, Expired Driver’s License, No Insurance, Possession of Fake ID, Minor in possession of alcohol & DUI
2 Noise Violations
Minor in possession of alcohol, possession of fake ID & Open container
2 Littering
Shoplifting
Careless Driving, Possession of drug paraphernalia & DUI
Speeding, Careless driving & DUI
Careless driving, No Insurance & DUI
Public Intoxication & Resisting Arrests
2 Minor in possession & Fake ID
Careless Driving, No Insurance & Possession of drug paraphernalia
Public Intoxication, Fake ID & Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics
Disorderly Conduct & Fake ID
Public Intoxication & Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics
Disorderly Conduct & Resisting Arrest
Public Intoxication & Fake ID
8 Open Container
Possession of Fake ID
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Minor in Possession of Alcohol & Fake ID
Disorderly Conduct
Careless Driving & Fake ID
Careless Driving & Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics

Friday, August 28, 2015

Reports:

5 Suspicious Activities
6 Disturbances
Public Intoxication
3 Improper Parking’s
Simple Assault
2 911 Hang ups
Noise Violation
Fire Dept. Assist
Identity Theft
Scam
Careless Driver
Lost Property
False Pretense
Civil Matter

21 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:

8 Public Intoxications
Shoplifting & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving, No Tag & DUI
Careless Driving & DUI
Petit Larceny
Public Intoxication, Littering & Open Container
Fake ID & Littering
Public Intoxication & Fake ID
Public Intoxication & Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Public Intoxication & Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Oxford Police Department did not file any reports or arrests on Thursday, August 27, 2015 due to a system malfunction.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Innocence Lost Nationwide Initiative: Police Department Busts Prostitution Ring in Oxford

OXFORD, MISS (OPD) – On Monday, August 24, 2015, Santana Hervey was charged with promoting prostitution and had her bond set at $5000. There were 3 others subjects charged with prostitution. All four subjects were arrested Friday, August 21, 2014 as part of a joint effort to identify and rescue human trafficking victims.

The Oxford Police Department along with local branches of both the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Attorney General’s office worked jointly on this case, along with the Oxford – Lafayette Metro Narcotics unit. During the investigation it was discovered that appointments were being made through an online site and the encounters were at local hotels at a pre-arranged date and time. Of particular concern was the possibility that minors could be involved.

“I want to emphasize the fact that this type of criminal activity brings more crime with it. We have documented cases that connect some of these people to narcotic activity, robbery, and assault,” stated Joey East, Chief of Police. “So often in cases of prostitution you will find human trafficking victims who are under the age of 18. We want to make sure that is not happening in Oxford.”

All four of the females arrested are adults, however this event was part of a larger mission to identify and rescue both child and adult victims of human trafficking.

Chief East remarked, “We are so grateful to our local branches of the state and Federal government for their assistance on cases like these.”

“Investigating human trafficking is one of the FBI’s top priorities,” stated Donald Alway, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Mississippi. “Our targets are those who prey on vulnerable adults, children, males, and females, and force them into trafficking for sex. Prostitution is a heinous crime that goes hand in hand with violent criminal activities, and is also one of the many avenues for human trafficking. Our goal is to rescue the victims, to let them know that they have a place to turn for help. Our partnership with the Oxford Police Department, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, and the Oxford-Lafayette Metro Narcotics Unit this weekend is a great example of an effective, collaborative law enforcement effort to address this fast-growing criminal activity here in Mississippi.”

“We typically think of prostitution and human trafficking as being a crime that happens elsewhere, but Mississippi is just as exposed as every other state,” said Attorney General Jim Hood. “The Oxford Police Department and the FBI did a great job investigating these cases and we appreciate our working relationships we have with them.”

Reports:

3 Welfare Concerns
9 Alarms
Public Intoxication
4 Suspicious Activities
2 Disturbances
Noise Violations
Animal Complaint
4 Scams
Lost Property
Harassment
Petit Larceny
2 Careless Drivers
Improper Parking

41 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:

Careless Driving, Possession of drug paraphernalia & DUI
Careless Driving, Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
Ran Stop Sign & DUI
Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics
Public Intoxication

Santana Hervey – Promoting Prostitution 25 of Oxford

On 08/21/2015 the Oxford Police Department, the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, the Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigations conducted an operation call Innocence Lost. During this operation, one of the suspects (later arrested for prostitution) was transported to the operation location by Santana Hervey. Hervey was arrested and charged with Promoting Prostitution due to her role in facilitating and assisting the individual in the act of prostitution. Hervey was taken for her Initial Appearance and her bond was set at $5,000.00.

Kendrick Keller – Burglary

On August 25, 2015 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on Kendrick Keller (40) of Oxford, MS for 7 counts of Burglary to Commercial Building and Cars. Keller was identified by the victim after surveillance footage was recovered from the burglary. Kendrick Keller was booked and his bond was set at $25,000.00.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Reports:

Improper Parking
5 Disturbances
Noise Violation
2 Harassing Phone Calls
Petit Larceny
Suspicious Activity
2 Ambulance Assists
6 Alarms
3 Lost Properties
Code Enforcement
Motorist Assist
Malicious Mischief
3 Burglaries- Kangaroo Gas Station(Belk Blvd-Auto), Hathorn Road & The Mark
Careless Driving
Simple Assault
Embezzlement
Welfare Concern
Improper Parking

18 Traffic Citations
1 Wreck

Arrests:

Suspended Driver’s License, Expired Tag & DUI
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Disorderly Conduct & Failure to Comply
Careless Driving & DUI
Public Intoxication & Possession of a Fake ID
Public Intoxication
4 Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol on a city street & Minor in possession of alcohol

Monday, August 24, 2015

Reports:

7 Alarms
3 Harassments
2 Fire Dept. Assists
6 Improper Parking’s
6 Welfare Concerns
11 Suspicious Activities
6 Careless Driving
10 Disturbances
6 Petit Larcenies
2 Burglaries: University Trails & Lexington Pointe
2 Simple Assault
2 Motorist Assists
3 Recovered Properties
6 Noise Violations
3 Malicious Mischiefs
Identity Theft
2 Lost Properties
2 911 Hang Ups
Littering

2 Civil Matters
Trespassing
Credit Card Fraud

78 Traffic Citations
22 Wrecks

Arrests:

6 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
5 Warrants Served
11 Public Intoxications
DUI
8 Consumption of alcohol on City Streets
7 Minors in Possession of Alcohol
Public Intoxication & Consumption of alcohol on City Streets
Speeding & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Driver’s License, No Insurance & No Seatbelt
Vagrancy
2 Careless Driving & DUI
Domestic Violence Simple Assault
Possession of less than 30 grams of Marijuana
Noise Violation & DUI
Wrong way on a one way & DUI
Reckless Driving & DUI
Public Intoxication & Possession of Fake ID
Speeding, No Insurance, Suspended Driver’s License & Warrant Served

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Law Enforcement Combine Efforts to Bust Prostitution Ring in Oxford

OXFORD, MISS (OPD) – Initial investigations and information gathering for this undercover task force began back in the winter of 2014. Oxford Police Department investigators gathered information concerning a series of criminal events that occurred over a period of time and worked to connect the incidents to electronic advertisements for prostitution.

The Oxford Police Department quickly contacted the local branches of both the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Attorney General’s office for assistance on this case. With the three entities working together, progress was made and the initial operation on August 21, 2015 was executed, with the help of the Oxford-Lafayette Metro Narcotics unit.

“While four arrests may seem like a small number, citizens need to know that this specific criminal activity can be related back to domestic violence, assaults, robberies and illegal narcotic activity. It is not simply the exchange of money for sex,” said Joey East, Chief of Police. He added that, “This is just the first operation in an ongoing investigation that will continue until I am confident that we have done our very best to ensure the safety of our citizens so that our town continues to be the family friendly and retiree attracting destination that is truly is.”

Friday, August 21, 2015

Armed Robbery on South Lamar on August 20, 2015

OXFORD, MISS – At approximately 9:11 pm officers responded to 160 Courthouse Square (South Lamar @ The Square) for a report of a man with a gun. When officers arrived they identified potential witnesses and a victim. After the initial investigation it was discovered that a victim was robbed at gunpoint and the suspect left the area on foot. The victim directed officers to the area where the suspect ran. Officers gathered information from witnesses and relayed it to the investigators. They now have a person of interest and are pursuing all leads. No shots were fired and no one was injured. The weapon was recovered at the scene.

The incident is still being investigated and further details will be released as they become available.

Reports:

6 Alarms
Animal Complaint
4 Suspicious Activities
4 Malicious Mischiefs
Ambulance Assist
4 Disturbances
4 Improper Parking’s
2 Civil Matters
Petit Larceny
Lost Property
Welfare Concern
Careless Driving
Scam
Harassment
Shoplifting

39 Traffic Citations
7 Wrecks

Arrests:

12 Public Intoxications
12 Minor in Possessions of Alcohol
Domestic Violence, Public Intoxication, Possession of Schedule #3 Narcotics, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Malicious Mischief
2 Careless Driving & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Shoplifting
Careless Driving & DUI
Alcohol Consumption on a City Street, Disorderly Conduct & Public Intoxication
4 Noise Violations
2 Minor in Possession of Alcohol & Fake ID
Wrong way on a one way & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Leaving the scene of an accident, No Insurance & DUI

At approximately 9:11 pm officers responded to 160 Courthouse Square (South Lamar @ The Square) for a report of a man with a gun. When officers arrived they identified potential witnesses and a victim. The victim directed them to the area where the suspect ran. While officers were searching the area they located one of the individuals involved. That person was taken into custody and we are now looking for an additional person of interest. At this time the case is still under investigation, there were no shots fired and no one was injured.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Reports:

9 Alarms
4 Improper Parking’s
3 Fire Dept. Assists
2 Disturbances
2 Petit Larcenies
Noise Violation
Recovered Property
4 Welfare Concerns
2 Civil Matters
Motorist Assist
2 911 Hang Ups
Identity Theft
2 Animal Complaints
Suspicious Activity

41 Traffic Citations
10 Wrecks

Arrests:

One Headlight & Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Careless Driving & DUI
Careless Driving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI
3 Public Intoxications
Minor in Possession of Alcohol & Possession of Fake ID
Wrong Way on a One Way & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Noise Violation & Littering
Noise Violation & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Disturbing the Peace & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Reports:

2 Welfare Concerns
Animal Complaint
3 Noise Violations
2 Disturbances
4 Alarms
3 Suspicious Activities
Ambulance Assist
Animal Complaint
Recovered Property – Wallet found and returned to owner
Careless Driver
2 Motorist Assists
False Pretense
Malicious Mischief

22 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:

2 Careless Driving & DUI
2 Public Intoxications
Trespassing & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Served

Thomas Rico – Aggravated Domestic

On August 18, 2015, Investigators of the Oxford Police Department charged Thomas James Rico (33) of Oxford, MS with Domestic Aggravated Assault. Officers were called to Rico’s home near Hwy 30 where they found the victim had been assaulted. Rico was still on scene and arrested there. He has been charged with Domestic Aggravated Assault {97-3-7(3)} and his bond was set at $2,500.00.

Cedtavious Coleman – Auto Burglary

On Saturday, August 15, the Oxford Police Department arrested Cedtavious Coleman(21 Oxford, MS.) for auto burglary. Mounted patrol officers responded to the area around 11^thstreet & Tyler Ave where they found the victims and Coleman in a verbal altercation. Coleman was arrested after officers were able to determine that he did break and enter the car. Coleman was given a bond of $5,000.

Lathaddious Truly – Home Burglary

On Sunday, August 16, the Oxford Police Department arrested Lathaddious Truly (20 Charleston, MS.) for burglary. Truly was arrested after officers responded to The Greens apartment complex and found him inside the victims home. Truly broke through the front door and damaged property on the inside. Truly was taken for his initial appearance and was given a bond of $5,000.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Reports:

3 Disturbances
2 Alarms
3 Noise Violations
2 Welfare Concerns
4 Suspicious Activities
Harassment
Petit Larceny
Malicious Mischief
Fire Dept. Assist
Civil Matter
Simple Assault
2 Motorist Assists
911 Hang Up

19 Traffic Citations
7 Wrecks

Arrests:

Wrong Way on a One Way & DUI
Possession of Fake ID
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shoplifting

James Brown-Grand Larceny

On August 11th officers of the Oxford Police Department took a report of a house burglary that had already occurred. The victim stated that she was missing several items of jewelry. Through an investigation, it was found that James D. Brown had been working for a company that had been working at the victims house. Brown had pawned several items of jewelry in several pawn shops, including items that were taken from a residence in the county. On August 14th Brown was charged with Grand Larceny. On August 17th Brown was taken before Judge Mickey Avent for his Initial Appearance and his bond was set at $5,000.00.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Reports:

12 Alarms
6 Noise Violations
4 Malicious Mischiefs
6 Careless Driving
16 Suspicious Activities
10 Welfare Concerns
8 Disturbances
3 Animal Complaints
911 Hang Up
3 Improper Parking’s
4 Lost Properties
2 Motorist Assists
2 Petit Larcenies
2 Harassing Phone Calls
Civil Matter
Auto Burglary – Cambridge Station
Fire Dept. Assist

98 Traffic Citations
11 Wrecks

Arrests:

2 Careless Driving & Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics
Domestic Violence Simple Assault
Improper Turn & DUI
DUI
Driving on wrong side of the road & DUI
Noise Violation, Possession of Marijuana with Intent & Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics
Careless Driving, Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
6 Public Intoxications
Disturbing The Peace
3 Careless Driving & DUI
3 Failure to Comply & Public Intoxications
Failure to Comply & Resisting Arrests
No Headlights & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Fake ID
2 Minor in possession of alcohol
Warrant Served
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & False Pretense
Expired Tag, No Driver’s License & No Insurance

Calvin Edlin – Aggravated Domestic Violence

On August 13th 2015, Oxford Police Officers arrested Calvin Edlin 55, of Oxford. Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in progress. When they arrived they found the victim had been hit in the face several times as well as being choked. The victim stated that she passed out during the assault due to being choked. Edlin was arrested on scene and was a given a $5,000.00 bond.

Friday, August 14, 2015

Reports:

4 Disturbances
3 Alarms
2 Noise Violations
2 Suspicious Activities
2 Welfare Concerns
Petit Larceny
Careless Driver
2 Harassments

35 Traffic Citations
3 Wrecks

Arrests:

2 Careless Driving & DUI
Public Intoxication
2 Public Intoxication & Possession of Fake ID
Domestic Violence Simple Assault
Shoplifting

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Reports:

5 Suspicious Activities
2 Improper Parking’s
Noise Violation
Careless Driving
3 Alarms
Fire Dept. Assist
2 Shopliftings
2 Welfare Concerns
3 911 Hang Ups
2 Motorist Assists
Petit Larceny
Malicious Mischief
Animal Complaint
Civil Matter

30 Traffic Citations
5 Wrecks

Arrests:

Careless Driving & DUI
Careless Driving, No Insurance & DUI
Speeding & Suspended Driver’s License
Public Intoxication
No Tag, No Insurance & Suspended Driver’s License
No Tag & Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Warrant Served

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Reports:

5 Alarms
Ambulance Assist
Motorist Assist
Welfare Concern
Careless Driver
Trespassing
3 Disturbances
Petit Larceny
4 Suspicious Activities
Harassment
Grand Larceny
False Pretense
Fire Dept. Assist
Improper Parking

20 Traffic Citations
7 Wrecks

Arrests:

Careless Driving, Running a Red Light & DUI
Trespassing
2 Careless Driving & DUI
2 Shoplifting
No Tag, No Insurance & Suspended Driver’s License
Speeding & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jonathan Liddell – Grand Larceny

On August 10, 2015 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on Jonathan Matthew Liddell (28) of Grenada for Grand Larceny 97-17-41. Jonathan is a former employee of Car Wash USA on Jackson Avenue and the owner filed charges after alleging that Jonathan stole over $1,000 from the business while he was employed. Liddell was taken to the Lafayette County Justice Court and his bond was set at $1,500.00

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Reports:

4 Alarms
2 Disturbances
3 Suspicious Activities
Fire Dept. Assist
2 Lost Properties
2 Noise Violations
Improper Parking’s
Civil Matter
2 911 Hang Ups
Grand Larceny
Harassment
Littering
Careless Driving
17 Traffic Citations
2 Wrecks

Arrests:

Careless Driving & DUI
Speeding & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, No Tag & DUI
Minor in Possession of Alcohol & Possession of Fake ID

Monday, August 10, 2015

Reports:

8 Suspicious Activities
16 Alarms
3 Welfare Concerns
Harassment
Grand Larceny
3 Petit Larcenies
4 Disturbances
3 Improper Parking’s
Burglary – Oxford Square Apartments
False Pretense
Code Violation
3 Noise Violations
2 Ambulance Assists
Fire Dept. Assist
4 Malicious Mischiefs
4 Careless Driving
Lost Property
2 Motorist Assists
Littering
911 Hang Up
Animal Complaint

76 Traffic Citations
6 Wrecks

Arrests:

Running a Stop Sign, No Driver’s License & No Insurance
3 Public Intoxications
No Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Noise Violation & DUI
Careless Driving, No Driver’s License, No Insurance & DUI

Friday, August 7, 2015

Reports:

2 Disturbances
4 Alarms
Trespassing
7 Suspicious Activity
Ambulance Assist
2 Careless Driving
2 Petit Larcenies
Improper Parking
911 Hang Up
Public Intoxication
Malicious Mischief
Harassment
Recovered Property

6 Traffic Citations
5 Wrecks

Arrests:

Careless Driving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics & DUI
Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Montecuz Goliday – Burglary

On Wednesday, August 5, the Oxford Police Department arrested Montecuz Goliday(23 Oxford, MS.) for Burglary. Goliday was identified after a witness saw him coming out of a home on Booker Road with stolen property in his hands. Goliday was given a bond of $10,000 and a hold was placed on him for other agencies as well.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Reports:

2 Lost Properties
2 Careless Drivers
Ambulance Assist
4 Alarms
7 Suspicious Activities
Noise Violation
Motorist Assist
2 Welfare Concerns
Animal Complaint
2 Embezzlements
Auto Burglary McElroy Drive
Petit Larceny
Improper Parking
Mal Mischief
Civil Matter
Scam
Identity Theft
Code Violation

30 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:

Public Intoxication
Careless Driving, No Tag, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotics
Careless Driving, No Driver’s License & No Insurance
Warrant Served

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Reports:

5 Alarms
1 Ambulance Assist
2 Assault
1 Disturbances
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Found Property
3 Larcenies
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Motorist Assist
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Welfare Concerns
1 Careless Driving

35 Traffic Tickets
8 Motor Vehicle Accidents

Arrest:

Public Drunk
Public Drunk
Careless Driving, DUI, Resisting Arrest
Seat Belt Violation, No DL
Warrant Probation Violation

Tuesday, August 2, 2015

Reports:

2 Alarms
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Motorist Assist
2 Welfare Concerns
1 Open Door
2 Suspicious Activity
2 Suspicious Vehicles
Suspicious Person
2 Burglary
2 Counterfeit Currency
3 Larcenies
3 Motor Vehicle Accidents

Arrests:

Speeding, DUI
Simple Assault
Public Drunk
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No DL
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Warrants

Monday, August 1, 2015

Reports:

16 Alarms
5 General Disturbances
1 Domestic Disturbance
3 Welfare Concerns
3 Fire Dept. Assist
9 Petty Larcenies
3 Parking Complaints
1 Identity Theft
3 Motorist Assist
1 Abuse Vulnerable Adult
5 Found Property
2 Trespassing
2 911 Hang up calls
7 Suspicious Activity
Loud Music/Party
Careless riving
2 Suspicious Person
Fraud
2 Harassment
2 Malicious Mischief
Discharging Firework
Burglary

Arrest:

5 Public Drunk
2 Minor In Possession of Alcohol
Public Consumption of Alcohol
DUI, Careless Driving, No D.L. Failure to Comply
DUI, Simple Assault
DUI, Ran Stop Sign, Careless Driving
DUI, Careless Driving
DUI, Speeding
DUI, Careless Driving
Suspended D.L., Speeding
Suspended D.L., No Liability Ins, Speeding, No Tag or Imp. Tag
Speeding, No Liability Insurance
Warrant