February 2016 – Crime Report

February 29, 2016

Reports:
9 Suspicious Activities
12 Disturbances
11 Alarms
6 Careless Drivers
4 Malicious Mischiefs
7 Improper Parkings
Harassing Phone Calls
Shoplifting
2 Fire Dept. Assists
2 Complaints of Lost Property
2 Ambulance Assists
6 Welfare Concerns
Recovered Property
Trespassing
Noise Violations
Motorist Assist
False Pretense

47 Traffic Citations
24 Wrecks

Arrests:
DUI (Wreck)
6 Careless Driving & DUI
4 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
8 Public Intoxications
Careless Driving, No Headlights & DUI
Cutting a Corner & DUI
Suspended Driver’s License, No Insurance & DUI
Shoplifting
No Seatbelt & DUI
Careless Driver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI
Speeding, Expired Tag, Failure to comply & DUI
MIP
Failure to comply & DUI
Open Container
Public Intoxication & Fake ID
No Seatbelt, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & MIP
No Seatbelt, No Driver’s License & No Insurance

February 26, 2016

Reports:
3 Alarms
5 Suspicious Activities
Motorist Assist
3 Disturbances
Public Intoxication
4 Ambulance Assists
2 Petit Larcenies
911 Hang Up
Scam
Improper Parking

39 Traffic Citations
5 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication
Littering, MIP & Fake ID
DUI & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving & MIP
Careless Driving, No Insurance & MIP
Warrant Served
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Tyrone Tillman – Credit Card Fraud
On November 26th officers of the Oxford Police Department took a report of a credit card fraud. The suspect was identified as Tyrone Tillman, 19 of Coffeeville, MS, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Tillman stole a wallet from Wal-Mart and then used the credit cards at different locations. On February 24th Tillman was located and arrested. On February 25th Tillman was taken before Judge Avent for his Initial Appearance and his bond was set at $2,500.00

February 25, 2016

Reports:
2 Animal Complaints
Careless Driver
4 Disturbances
Lost Property
2 Suspicious Activities
Fire Dept. Assist
Credit Card Fraud
2 Petit Larcenies
Identity Theft
Welfare Concern
4 Alarms
Burglary – CB Webb
Improper Parking

23 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:
Expired Tag, Suspended Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Burglary – Oxford Square Apartments
At approximately 02:53 AM Officers spoke with victims that came to the police department and reported that someone broke into their house and stole their cell phones and an Xbox while they were at home. The victims stated they were asleep when they heard someone inside their home. The victims yelled at the suspect to leave at which time the suspect came upstairs and took both victims phones. He then took one of the victims downstairs while he took the Xbox before leaving. No one was injured and it is unclear at this time if a weapon was used. Investigators were called to the scene and are currently working the case. We are asking that anyone with information please contact the Detective Division at 662-232-2400 or CrimeStoppers at 662-234-8477.

February 24, 2016

Reports:
10 Alarms
5 Suspicious Activities
3 Disturbances
Improper Parking
Motorist Assist
Welfare Concern

13 Traffic Citations
10 Wrecks

Arrests:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics
Shoplifting & Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotics

February 23, 2016

Reports:
Shoplifting
5 Suspicious Activities
Ambulance Assist
2 Disturbances
Public Intoxication
2 Alarms
Lost Property
Malicious Mischief
2 Improper Parking
2 Welfare Concerns
Careless Driving
Auto Burglary – 1200 Block of Ivy Road

17 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:
Expired Tag, Suspended Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
No Headlights, Suspended Driver’s License, Expired Tag & No Insurance

February 22, 2016

Reports:
10 Alarms
11 Disturbances
3 Animal Complaints
3 Ambulance Assists
6 Simple Assaults
3 91 Hang Ups
4 Petit Larcenies
2 Identify Thefts
4 Lost Property
4 Careless Drivers
5 Noise Violations
5 Suspicious Activities
2 Motorist Assists
3 Improper Parking
7 Welfare Concerns
2 Auto Burglaries – 400 Block of S. Lamar & 400 Block of Remy Blvd.
Scam
2 Malicious Mischiefs
2 Trespassers
Public Intoxication
Home Burglary – 400 Block of Anchorage Road
Civil Matter

75 Traffic Citations
17 Wrecks

Arrests:
10 Public Intoxications
No Tag, No Insurance, Suspended Driver’s license & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving & DUI
Public Intoxication & Fake ID
Public Intoxication, Fake ID, Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotics & Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics
2 Warrants Served
Obstructing Traffic, No Seatbelt, Fake ID & DUI
Carless Driver, No Driver’s License & DUI
No Seatbelt & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

February 19, 2016

Reports:
4 Alarms
4 Suspicious Activities
2 Ambulance Assists
2 Malicious Mischiefs
Careless Driver
2 Welfare Concerns
2 Fire Dept. Assists
2 Improper Parking
Lost Property
Harassing Phone Calls
3 Scams
Animal Complaint
Disturbance

45 Traffic Citations
7 Wrecks

Arrests:
Petit Larceny, Resisting Arrest & Public Intoxication
Obstructing Traffic & DUI
Failure to comply & Public Intoxication
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI

Jeremy Coleman 24 of Marks– Uttering Forgery
On February 18, officers of the Oxford Police Department responded to BancorpSouth in reference to a subject on scene attempting to cash a fraudulent check. Officers made contact with Jeremy Coleman and found that Coleman had cashed other fraudulent checks over the past several days. Coleman was arrested for Uttering Forgery and was taken before Judge Mickey Avent for his Initial Appearance. Coleman’s bond was set at $5,000.00.

February 18, 2016

Reports:
2 Welfare Concerns
Ambulance Assist
False Pretense
3 Disturbances
911 Hang Up
Petit Larceny
2 Suspicious Activities
Alarm

16 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication
2 Possessions of drug paraphernalia
Careless Driving & DUI
Warrant Served
Leaving the scene of an accident, Suspended Driver’s License & No Insurance
Possession of drug paraphernalia & Warrant Served

February 17, 2016

Reports:
3 Suspicious Activities
8 Alarms
2 Welfare Concerns
2 Noise Violations
Disturbance
Careless Driving
Malicious Mischief
Ambulance Assist
Civil Matter
911 Hang Up

43 Traffic Citations
2 Wrecks

Arrests:
Careless Driving & DUI
One Headlight, No Tag, No Insurance & Suspended Driver’s License
Warrant Served
2 Shopliftings

February 16, 2016

Reports:
12 Alarms
3 Noise Violations
23 Disturbances
Auto Burglary – Links & The Mark
19 Suspicious Activities
5 Ambulance Assists
2 Lost Properties
2 Malicious Mischiefs
Animal Complaint
4 Lost Properties
Fire Dept. Assist
7 Careless Drivers
5 Welfare Concerns
Business Burglary – WingStop
4 Improper Parking
4 Civil Matters
2 911 Hang Ups
Credit Card Fraud
Simple Assault
Trespassing
Petit Larceny
Harassing Phone Calls
Shoplifting
Armed Robbery – Campus Creek. Victim stated that he arraigned a meeting with a male subject to purchase $1,000 worth of marijuana. When he arrived the suspect told him to get in his car at which time he pulled a gun and demanded the victim give him all his money. A fight ensued and the suspect hit the victim multiple times. The victim called an ambulance and we arrived and began our investigation. At this time there have been no arrests and the case is ongoing.

88 Traffic Citations
22 Wrecks
Arrests:
DUI
Switched Tag, Suspended Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, No Driver’s License & No Insurance
Speeding & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shoplifting
2 MIP’s
Disturbing the peace
Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics
One Headlight, Suspended Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Expired Tag & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Served
Careless Driving & Public Intoxication
Public Intoxication
2 Careless Driving & DUI

February 12, 2016

Reports:
5 Alarms
3 Suspicious Activities
2 Noise Violations
False Pretense
Motorist Assist
Grand Larceny
Disturbance
Careless Driver
3 Welfare Concerns
2 Petit Larcenies
Harassing Phone Calls
2 ID Thefts
Malicious Mischief

48 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
3 Public Intoxications
Careless Driving & DUI
Public Intoxication, Resisting Arrest & Fake ID
Malicious Mischief

February 11, 2016

Reports:
6 Alarms
4 Welfare Concerns
Noise Violation
Disturbance
2 Suspicious Activities
2 Improper Parking
Malicious Mischief
2 Motorist Assists
Lost Property
Harassing Phone Calls
Careless Driving
Animal Complaint

81 Traffic Citations
7 Wrecks

Arrests:
Warrant Served
Shoplifting

Deon Darden 26 of Memphis & Daniel Jackson 27 of Memphis – Credit Card Fraud

On February 4th the Oxford Police Department received information from the Olive Branch Police Department in reference to possible credit card frauds that occurred in Oxford. After further investigation, it was discovered that there were several incidents of credit card fraud that had occurred. These incidents took place at Home Depot, Office Depot and Kroger. The suspects, later identified as Deon Darden and Daniel Jackson, went into these store and bought multiple MasterCard gift cards in numerous amounts with fraudulent credit cards. On February 8th Darden and Jackson were located and arrested for credit card fraud. Both were taken before Judge Carolyn Bell for their Initial Appearance and their bond was set at $20,000. We have notified the individuals that had their credit card information stolen, they had no idea at the time. There could be more victims as we have learned that these men were working out of Memphis and possibly targeting the mid-south area. We are asking for all residents to check their credit card accounts to make sure they have not had their accounts used also.

February 10, 2016

Reports:
5 Disturbances
4 Alarms
4 Suspicious Activities
Improper Parking
2 Careless Drivers
Civil Matter
Simple Assault
2 Welfare Concerns
2 Shopliftings
Fire Dept. Assist

37 Traffic Citations
1 Wreck

Arrests:
Speeding, Ran Red Light & DUI
Speeding & Fake ID
Shoplifting
No Insurance & DUI (Wreck)

Suicide in Oxford

OXFORD, MISS (Feb. 9, 2016) – At approximately 3:00 pm on February 9, 2016 a 911 phone call came through dispatch reporting an unresponsive individual near 1543 South Lamar. Upon their arrival, EMS determined the subject to be deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot wound. At this time Oxford Police Department Investigators are still working on the details of the incident and no further information is available at this time.

February 9, 2016

Reports:
3 Disturbances
6 Alarms
4 Fire Dept. Assists
4 Suspicious Activities
2 Welfare Concerns
Careless Driving
Shoplifting
Credit Card Fraud
Motorist Assist
Lost Property
Improper Parking
Malicious Mischief

18 Traffic Citations
3 Wrecks

Arrests:
No Seatbelt, No Insurance & Warrant Served

***Possible Strong Arm Robbery***
Officers took a walk in report late yesterday afternoon where they spoke with a victim that stated the previous night he was walking on Mall Drive ( Near Jackson Ave and the Intermural Fields) when a light colored sedan pulled up beside him. The passenger, black male, got out and told him to give him his backpack. The victim did not give a description of the driver, only that he was a black male. At this time we do not believe a weapon was used and cannot link this case with any of the other robberies. There were no injuries and the case is still under investigation.

February 8, 2016

Reports:
7 Alarms
Lost Property
Civil Matter
2 Fire Dept. Assists
Public Intoxication
5 Careless Drivers
5 Disturbances
10 Suspicious Activities
911 Hang Up
2 Improper Parking
Harassing Phone Calls
5 Welfare Concerns
3 Noise Violations
2 Simple Assaults
Code Violation
Shoplifting
Trespassing
2 Animal Complaints
Motorist Assist
Credit Card Fraud

67 Traffic Citations
11 Wrecks

Arrests:
MIP & DUI
3 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia & Possession of Marijuana in a motor vehicle
3 Careless Driving & DUI
4 Public Intoxications
Speeding, Running a red light & DUI
Careless Driving, No Driver’s License & DUI
Petit Larceny
One Headlight & Suspended Driver’s License
MIP
Speeding & Fake ID
Domestic Violence
2 Public Intoxications & Fake ID
Expired Tag, No Driver’s License & DUI

February 5, 2016

Reports:
3 Suspicious Activities
2 Ambulance Assists
2 Shopliftings
Disturbance
Improper Parking
Credit Card Fraud
False Pretense
Petit Larceny
3 Welfare Concerns
Malicious Mischief
Civil Matter
Alarm

33 Traffic Citations
13 Wrecks

Arrests:
One Headlight & DUI
Speeding & DUI
Improper Equipment, No Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI
Careless Driving, No Driver’s License & DUI
5 Public Intoxications
2 Careless Driving & DUI
One Headlight & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, Expired Tag & DUI
Warrant Served
Suspended Driver’s License & No Insurance

February 4, 2016

Reports:
2 Alarms
Ambulance Assist
3 Disturbances
Malicious Mischief
3 Welfare Concerns
Animal Complaint
2 Suspicious Activities
911 Hang Up
Lost Property
Improper Parking

53 Traffic Citations
6 Wrecks

Arrests:
Leaving the scene of an accident & DUI
No Headlights & DUI
2 Warrants Served
2 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Simple Assault
Speeding, Fake ID & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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John Key – DUI 3rd
On Tuesday February 2nd 2016, Oxford Police Officers arrested John Henry Key 56,of Oxford. This was a result of a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation. Key was arrested for the seatbelt violation, no driver’s license & DUI 3rd. His bond was set at $2,850.00.

Jason Bland
Jason Bland – Embezzlement
On Wednesday, February 03, 2016, Investigators of the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant for Felony Embezzlement on Jason Bland (33) of Water Valley, MS. Bland was arrested after he was caught embezzling over $1,000.00 from Kangaroo Gas Station on Hwy 278 West his bond was set at $5,000.00.

February 3, 2016

3 Alarms
2 Improper Parking’s
4 Suspicious Activities
Shoplifting
Petit Larceny
Fire Dept. Assist
Recovered Property
Malicious Mischief
2 911 Hang Ups
Lost Property

19 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
Speeding, Failure to Yield & DUI
No Seatbelt, No Driver’s License & DUI
Warrant Served

Derrick Brown Jr. Embezzlement
On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on Derrick Brown, Jr. (23) of Indianola, MS with 97-23-19 Felony Embezzlement. Brown was arrested after he was caught by Wal-Mart staff embezzling $1,100.00 from mid-December to the end of January. Brown has been booked into the Lafayette County Jail and his bond was set at $2,500.00

Jason Charles Holtgren (36) of Hammond, LA was found in Hammond, LA in possession of a vehicle that was stolen from Oby’s in Oxford, MS on 12/19/2015. Holtgren stole the vehicle and drove it back to his hometown and got into a verbal disturbance with his girlfriend and the Hammond Police Department was called. When Hammond PD arrived Holtgren fled the area on foot. A short chase ensued with Hammond PD taking him in to custody. While on scene they ran the tag to the car in the driveway and they were notified that the car was indeed stolen. Holtgren is currently in jail on a $175,000.00 bond in Hammond and a hold has been placed on him by the Oxford Police Department. Whenever Holtgren is cleared with Hammond Police Department, he will be transferred to our custody to face a judge for his Grand Larceny charge.

February 2, 2016

Reports:
Welfare Concern
3 Noise Violations
4 Disturbances
Harassing Phone Calls
Alarm
911 Hang Up
Embezzlement
Malicious Mischief
Animal Complaint
Shoplifting

35 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
Petit Larceny, Public Intoxication & Fake ID

Robert Fortner- Burglary & Kidnapping

On Sunday, January 31, at approximately 3:21 AM the Oxford Police Department arrested Robert Fortner(37 of Courtland, MS.) for Burglary and Kidnapping. Officers were dispatched to the corner of N. Lamar and Jefferson Ave. for a possible disturbance. The caller stated that he saw a white male and an older white female at that location and he believed the female was in distress. When officers arrived they found what they believed to be the same thing. As they approached the female she ran to them and the male, Robert Fortner, threw an object at the officers and began approaching in an aggressive manner. Officers had to take Fortner to the ground after he resisted their commands. Once Fortner was secure they were able to speak with the victim. She told officers that she heard someone outside her home and saw Fortner rummaging through her backyard. By the time she got out of bed and into the living area Fortner had already made entry. She attempted to call 911 but Fortner took her phone. She ran outside and Fortner chased her down. He told her that he was owed money and he was taking her to go get it. By this time they had made it to the corner of N. Lamar & Jefferson Ave. She was attempting to reason with him when a witness drove by and called us. The victim does not know Fortner and when Investigators interviewed him he had no knowledge of the events and believed he was in Tupelo, MS. We believe alcohol and drugs was a contributing factor. The case is still ongoing and Fortner was given a bond of $50,000. He has posted bond.

February 1, 2016

Reports:

15 Disturbances
2 Petit Larcenies
11 Suspicious Activities
5 Careless Driver’s
3 911 Hang Ups
2 Lost Properties
Grand Larceny
Code Violation
10 Alarms
3 Welfare Concerns
Motorist Assist
6 Improper Parking’s
2 Credit Card Frauds
3 Civil Matters
Public Intoxication
2 Malicious Mischiefs
3 Noise Violations
Simple Assault
2 Animal Complaints
Embezzlement
Recovered Property

147 Traffic Citations
20 Wrecks

Arrests:

DUI
3 Warrants Served
9 Public Intoxications
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & MIP
Fake ID
Leaving the scene of an accident, No Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
Careless Driving, Fake ID, MIP & DUI
2 Seatbelt Violations & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Malicious Mischief
Ran Red Light, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Suspended Driver’s License
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving & DUI
Leaving the scene of an accident & DUI
Careless Driving, No Insurance & DUI
Speeding & DUI
Speeding, No Insurance, Suspended Driver’s License & DUI