On August 25, 2018, at approximately 1:13 AM, an officer with the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop for careless driving on South Lamar Blvd. The driver, Martin Simmons (27 of Oxford, Mississippi), was suspected of driving under the influence.
A records checks discovered that Simmons had at least three prior DUI convictions. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center where he was charged with DUI 4th and careless driving.