February 2017 – Crime Report

February 28, 2017

Reports:
2 Reported DUI
1 Counterfeit Currency
2 Disturbing the Peace
Burglary of a Building (Jackson Ave East)
Burglary of a Building (Belk Blvd)
1 Suspicious Activity
2 Malicious Mischief
2 Ambulance Assist
2 Suspicious Person
1 Welfare Concern
1 Shoplifting
1 Improper Parking
1 Suspicious Vehicle

3 Motor Vehicle Collisions
24 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Simple Assault
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving, No Tag and DUI
No Headlights and DUI

Justin Hilliard (27 Oxford, MS) and Demarquis Gipson (22 of Oxford)

On Sunday, February 26, the Oxford Police Department arrested Justin Hilliard (27 Oxford, MS) and Demarquis Gipson (22 of Oxford) for Burglary (Home Invasion). On February 26, 2017, the Oxford Police Department received a call to the area of Pegues Road about a male that had been assaulted inside of his residence. Hilliard along with Demarquis Gipson forced their way inside of the victims residence and the victim was hit multiple times with a handgun in the face according to the victim and witnesses. This event was connected to a argument between these three men during the past weekend. The victim was transported to Baptist Hospital for treatment and was later released. Hilliard and Gipson were given a bond of $100,000.

Andrew Devin Hobby (31 of Oxford) and Jerry Tyler Miller (19 of Oxford)

On Monday, February 27, 2017, investigators of the Oxford Police Department charged Andrew Devin Hobby (31 of Oxford) and Jerry Tyler Miller (19 of Oxford) each with two counts of Malicious Mischief. On January 13, 2017 Hobby and Miller were accused of starting a fire on a pickup truck that resulted in the pickup truck and the four wheeler on the back of the pickup to burn. Both vehicles were totaled due to the fire. There was another vehicle parked beside the burning pickup that was damaged because of the fire. Throughout our investigation a witness came forward and gave the details of how the crime took place. Hobby and Miller both were charged with 2 Counts of Malicious Mischief and each men were given a bond of $10,000.00.

February 27, 2017

Reports:
3 Motorist Assist
3 Ambulance Assist
6 Suspicious Person
8 Welfare Concern
10 Disturbing the Peace
2 Reported DUI
4 911 hang-up
1 Other Agency Assist
1 Report of Recovered Property
Burglary of a Residence (2400 Block of Anderson Rd)
3 Petit Larceny
2 Malicious Mischief
6 Improper Parking
3 Domestic (Disturbance)
Burglary of a Residence (Robins Circle)
9 Suspicious Activity
9 Alarm
6 Civil Matter
2 Fire Department Assist
2 Reports of Lost Property
1 Littering
2 Shoplifting
2 Code Violation
1 Joyriding
1 Suspicious Vehicle

15 Motor Vehicle Collisions
70 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Ran Stop Sign and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Disturbing the Peace
Seatbelt Violation, Suspended Driving License, Warrant Served, Child Endangerment and DUI
Seatbelt Violation, No Liability Insurance and Suspended Driving License
Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
Public Drunk and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Ran Stop Sign and DUI
Wrong Way on a One Way Street and Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Disregard for Traffic Control Device, Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle and DUI
Careless Driving and DUI
Careless Driving, Failure to Yield Emergency Vehicle, No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI
2 Public Drunk
Warrant Served
Speeding, Expired Tag and DUI
2 Shoplifting
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

February 25, 2017

At approximately 7:35 pm the Oxford Police Department responded to the area of Pegues Road in reference to an assault with a firearm. Upon arrival officers located the victim who had a gun shot wound to his leg. The victim stated that he was approached by two black males asking for a cigarette. When he approached them both suspects pulled firearms and attempted to rob him of his money & jewelry. When the victim refused to give up his money & jewelry one of the suspects fired their weapon. The victim was shot in the leg and the suspects fled on foot. Officers set up a perimeter of the area and began searching for the suspects. The search did not yield any results. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital & was released shortly after.

The Oxford police department is actively investigating this incident and is asking that anyone who might have information please contact the investigation division at 232-2400 or crime stoppers at 234-8477.

February 24, 2017

Reports:
2 Reported DUI Drivers
2 Noise Violations
3 Alarms
2 Disturbances
2 Illegally Parked Cars
4 Animal Complaints
3 Suspicious Activities
3 Welfare Concerns
House Burglary – South 16th Street
Harassing Phone Calls
Ambulance Assist
Auto Burglary – Molly Barr Road
Malicious Mischief

34 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication
Trespassing
Ran Red Light, No Insurance & DUI
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving & DUI

February 23, 2017

Reports:
2 Petit Larcenies
8 Alarms
2 Motorist Assists
7 Suspicious Activities
2 Ambulance Assists
4 Disturbances
Fire Dept. Assist
2 Reported DUI Drivers
Civil Matter
Code Violation

43 Traffic Citations
7 Wrecks

Arrests:
Speeding & DUI
2 Public Intoxications
Public Intoxication & DUI
2 MIP’s
No Seatbelt, No Driver’s License & DUI

On February 22, 2017 at approximately 6:08 am officers were dispatched to the Oxford Galleria I parking lot for a reported strong arm robbery. When officers arrived they spoke with a female there who stated as she was walking from her car to the Belk Department Store to open up she was approached from behind by a tall slender black male wearing a dark t-shirt and blue jeans. The suspect then grabbed her by her arm and took a bag from her. He then fled on foot through the parking lot towards Jackson Avenue where he got into a white car. The white car drove out Home Depot Drive, took a right on Jackson and then to Hwy 278. The victim lost sight of the car at that point. There were no injuries to the victim but she did state that she scratched the face of the suspect. Investigators were called to the scene and are working on getting video footage from the area. Once any images are available we will release them. We are asking that anyone with information please contact us at 662-232-2400 or CrimeStoppers at 662-234-8477.

February 22, 2017

Reports:
5 Alarm
2 Suspicious Activity
2 Petit Larceny
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Shoplifting
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Code Violation (trash)
1 Suspicious Person
1 Malicious Mischief
2 Reported DUI
1 Domestic Violence

15 Motor Vehicle Collisions
21 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Malicious Mischief
Shoplifting

Charletha Joiner (38 of Oxford, MS)

On February 17, 2017, Investigators with the Oxford Police Department were contacted regarding bad checks that were written to the Belk Department Store. Upon, arrival it was determined that a female who was identified as Charletha Joiner (38 of Oxford) came into the store on December 10, 2016 through December 12, 2016 and wrote bad checks. The total amount was $1,362.12. Joiner would then return some of the items for cash and received $896.13 in refunds. A warrant for False Pretense was issued for her arrest and she was arrested by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. Ms. Joiner was given a bond of $1,000.

February 20-21, 2017

Reports:
5 Welfare Concern
4 Suspicious Vehicle
15 Alarm
2 Malicious Mischief
3 Recovered Property
20 Disturbing the Peace
1 Identity Theft
5 911 hang-up
18 Suspicious Activity
1 Embezzlement
1 Scam
3 Simple Assault
7 Suspicious Person
4 Animal Complaint
4 Improper Parking
2 Ambulance Assist
3 Petit Larceny
Burglary of a Residence (off of S 18th St Ext)
10 Reported DUI
1 Report of Lost Property
1 Joyriding
2 Civil Matter
1 Shoplifting
1 Motorist Assist
1 Credit Card Fraud
2 Fire Department Assist
Burglary of a Residence (off of Anchorage Rd)

18 Motor Vehicle Collisions
51 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Seatbelt Violation, Suspended Driving License and Warrant Served
10 Public Drunk
Improper Equipment, No Proof of Liability Insurance and No Driving License
Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply and Public Drunk
Speeding and Minor in Possession of Alcohol (post arrest citation)
Public Drunk, Disturbing the Peace and Simple Assault
3 DUI
Careless Driving and DUI
Speeding, Suspended Driving License and DUI
Careless Driving, No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI
2 Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Daniel Bass (25 of Oxford, MS)

On February 17, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in reference to a white male breaking into a home. The suspect who was later identified as Daniel Bass (25 of Oxford, MS) reportedly walked into the residence unannounced. The female victim was home and once inside Bass approached her and began kissing her. She tried to push Bass off her and she attempted to get away from him but he jerked her back towards him by her hair. The victim was finally able to get away from Bass and call for help. Bass was located not far from the area and arrested and charged with breaking and entering. He was given a bond of $5,000.

James D. Robinson (48 of Crystal Springs, MS)

On February 18, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a residence for a report that a male, identified as James D. Robinson, 48 of Crystal Springs, broke and entered into a home on Burney Branch and assaulted the resident. Robinson fled the scene and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Robinson was trespassed from the residence several days prior. Robinson and the home owner were formerly in a dating relationship. Injuries to the victim were minor. The following day Robinson was located in Hazlehurst, MS and arrested for breaking and entering and domestic violence. Robinson was transported from Copiah County Jail is currently in the Lafayette County Jail on a $40,000.00 bond.

February 17, 2017

Reports:
2 Lost Property
1 Uttering Forgery
1 Harassing Phone Call
2 Suspicious Person
1 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Malicious Mischief
4 Suspicious Activity
1 911 hang-up
1 Petit Larceny
1 Reported DUI
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Alarm
2 Improper Parking
1 Motorist Assist
1 Animal Complaint
1 Trespassing
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Ambulance Assist

7 Motor Vehicle Collisions
63 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
No Tag and Out of Jurisdiction Warrant Served
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Simple Assault
3 Public Drunk
Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply and Public Drunk
No Headlights and DUI

Joseph Eubanks (22 of Oxford)
On February 15, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department took a report regarding a domestic violence incident. It was determined that the suspect who was identified as Joseph Eubanks (22 of Oxford) strangled the victim at his residence that night. Mr. Eubanks was subsequently arrested at the scene and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center. He was given a bond of $5,000.

Justin Long (24 of Oxford)
On February 15, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a residence on Anchorage Road for a reported burglary. Upon arrival they spoke with the victim who informed them that a male by the name of Justin Long (24 of Oxford) had broken into his residence and stole miscellaneous items valued at $60.00, those items have not been recovered at this time. Justin Long was subsequently arrested and charged with burglary. He was given a bond of $1,000.

February 16, 2017

Reports:
5 Alarm
1 Improper Parking
3 Disturbing the Peace
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Fire Department Assist
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Burglary of a Residence (off of Anchorage Rd)
2 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Suspicious Person
1 Credit Card Fraud
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Animal Complaint

7 Motor Vehicle Collisions
42 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving and Improper Passing
2 Public Drunk
Speeding, No Driving License and Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Possession of Schedule II Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI
Shoplifting
Domestic Violence
Careless Driving and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

February 15, 2017

Reports:
1 Ambulance Assist
2 Domestic (Disturbance)
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Animal Complaint
1 Credit Card Fraud
1 Welfare Concern
3 Suspicious Person
1 Civil Matter
4 Alarm
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Suspicious Activity

7 Motor Vehicle Collisions
24 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
2 Warrant Served
Suspended Driving License and Out of Jurisdiction Warrant Served
Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Fake ID and DUI (wreck)

February 14, 2017

Reports:
Malicious Mischief
Lost Property
3 Welfare Concerns
Credit Card Fraud
3 Reported DUI Drivers
Motorist Assist
3 Disturbances
3 Suspicious Activities
4 Alarms
3 Illegally Parked Cars
House Burglary – Pierce Extended

35 Traffic Citations
9 Wrecks

Arrests:
2 Public Intoxications
Suspended Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, No Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

February 13, 2017

Reports:
14 Suspicious Activities
15 Disturbances
10 Welfare Concerns
8 Noise Complaints
3 Motorist Assists
Auto Burglary – South Lamar
Fire Dept. Assist
3 Petit Larcenies
3 Motorist Assists
10 Illegally Parked Cars
13 Alarms
2 Civil Matters
Animal Complaint
2 Ambulance Assists
3 Simple Assaults
8 Reported DUI Drivers
Code Violation
House Burglary – Windstone Drive
Stalking
2 Complaints of Lost Property
ID Theft
Trespassing
Harassing Phone Calls
911 Hang Up

115 Traffic Citations
12 Wrecks

Arrests:
DUI
Suspended Driver’s License
4 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Shoplifting
Speeding & Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Noise Violations
3 Public Intoxications
Public Intoxication & Possession of Fake ID
Simple Assault
No Driver’s License & DUI
Careless Driving & Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
No Seatbelt & Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Littering & DUI
One Headlight, Possession of Marijuana & DUI
2 Petit Larcenies
Petit Larceny & Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics
Careless Driving, No Insurance & Schedule 1 Narcotics
Fake ID
Improper Equipment, No Insurance & DUI

Dominique Carrothers, 24 of Batesville, Miss.

On February 7, 2017 Investigators began working a grand larceny case from the Animal Clinic of Oxford. Investigators had information that a possible employee had stolen medicine from the clinic and was reselling it online. Investigators set up a meet with the person posting the items for sale. Dominique Carrothers, 24 of Batesville, was arrested later in in the week and he had over $1,529.25 worth of stolen merchandise from the clinic in his possession. Mr. Carrothers was arrested for Grand Larceny and given a bond of $2,500.

February 10, 2017

Reports:
9 Alarm
5 Suspicious Activity
1 Harassing Phone Call
3 Improper Parking
1 Ambulance Assist
3 Welfare Concern
1 Recovered Property
3 Scam
1 911 Hang-up
1 Suspicious Person
1 Trespassing

6 Motor Vehicle Collision
43 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
2 Public Drunk
Speeding, One Headlight and DUI
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Served
Speeding, Careless Driving, Expired Tag, Failure to Yield Blue Lights and Careless Driving

February 9, 2017

Reports:
4 Alarms
3 Disturbances
4 Suspicious Activities
Noise Complaint
2 Petit Larcenies
2 Welfare Concerns
2 Scams
Grand Larceny – Mclarty Road
2 Shopliftings
Animal Complaint
Forgery
Illegally Parked Car
House Burglary – N. 11th St
Motorist Assist
2 Civil Matters
Reported DUI Driver
Ambulance Assist

28 Traffic Citations
9 Wrecks

Arrests:
No Seatbelt, No Insurance & Suspended Driver’s License
Public Intoxication
DUI (Wreck)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Ran a Red Light, Suspended Driver’s License & No Insurance
Warrant Served

February 8, 2017

Reports:
1 Improper Parking
5 Alarm
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Harassing Phone Call8
1 Simple Assault
1 Suspicious Person
1 Welfare Concern
1 Utility Theft
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Motorist Assist
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Burglary of a Residence (Hathorn Rd)

4 Motor Vehicle Collisions
11 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Careless Driving and DUI
Speeding, Reckless Driving, Failure to Yield Emergency Vehicle, Suspended Driving License, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Fake ID
3 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI

Ryan Wilkerson (33 of Oxford, MS)

On 2/3/17 Officer’s responded to Effie Circle for a report of a burglary. On 2/4/17 the victim contacted the Police Department about the burglary. On 2/6/17 the victim came to the Police Department and signed charges on Ryan Wilkerson (33 of Oxford, her ex-boyfriend) for burglary. The victim is alleging that Wilkerson stole $500 worth of items from her house. On 2/7/17 Investigators served a warrant on Wilkerson and he was booked at the Lafayette County Jail. His bond was set at $2,500.

February 7, 2017

Reports:
2 Reported DUI
1 Improper Parking
1 Alarm
3 Motorist Assist
1 False Pretense
1 Fire Department Assist
2 Petit Larceny
1 Suspicious Person
2 Welfare Concern
4 Suspicious Activity
1 Animal Complaint
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Civil Matter

10 Motor Vehicle Collisions
20 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Warrant Served
Expired Tag and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Child Endangerment (x3) and DUI
Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

February 6, 2017

Reports:
4 Suspicious Activity
2 Credit Card Fraud
9 Alarm
1 Recovered Property
1 Shoplifting
1 Scam
10 Suspicious Person
2 Harassing Phone Call
5 Reported DUI
3 Suspicious Vehicle
14 Disturbing the Peace
Burglary of a Residence (off of Harris Dr)
9 Improper Parking
1 Counterfeit Currency
3 Malicious Mischief
2 Motorist Assist
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Civil Matter
3 Ambulance Assist
Burglary of a Residence (Anderson Rd)
2 Simple Assault
3 Domestic (disturbances)
2 Welfare Concern
1 Animal Complaint
1 Petit Larceny

17 Motor Vehicle Collisions
89 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
4 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1 Shoplifting
DUI
5 Public Drunk
Careless Driving and DUI
Possession of a Fake ID and Public Drunk
Seatbelt Violation, No Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Seatbelt Violation, No Driving License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Warrant Served
False Pretense
Driving While License Suspended and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
False Identifying Information
Speeding and DUI
Driving on the Wrong Side of Roadway, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Suspended Driving License
2 Careless Driving, Speeding and DUI
Possession of a Fake ID and Public Drunk
Speeding, No Driving License and DUI
Expired Tag, No Proof of Liability Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI
Disturbing the Peace
Disturbing the Peace and Minor in Possession of Alcohol

February 3, 2017

Reports:
2 Fire Department Assist
2 Improper Parking
6 Disturbing the Peace
1 Malicious Mischief
2 Civil Matter
10 Alarm
2 Recovered Property
2 Ambulance Assist
2 Domestic (disturbance)
1 False Pretense
7 Suspicious Activity
1 Scam
1 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Reported DUI

7 Motor Vehicle Collisions
9 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Seatbelt Violation, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving, Possession of Schedule IV Drug and DUI
No Headlights and DUI
Ran Stop Sign, No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI
Disorderly Conduct -Failure to Comply and Public Drunk

Javon Campbell

On January 31, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to Buffalo Wild Wings for an auto burglary that occurred on January 29, 2017. The responding officer was able to view video footage from the outside of the business and he observed a male walk out to the vehicle, get inside the vehicle and then go back to the business. The male was identified as Javon Campbell. A warrant was issued and he was taken into custody. He was given a bond of $2,500.

Randy Hudson (40) of Pelahatchie, MS

On January 21, 2017 the Oxford Police Department responded to Your Extra Closet for burglary of a storage unit. The storage unit had the lock cut off and items were stolen from it. During the investigation it was determine that nine other units had locks cut. Five of the nine units did not have any items missing. Through the investigation we were able to identify Randy Hudson (40) of Pelahatchie, MS as our suspect. Hudson rented a U-Haul from Grenada, MS using a fraudulent Mississippi Driver’s License with a fake name. Hudson went through Oxford and other areas and cut locks off storage units. Hudson stored some of the stolen items in a storage unit he rented and possibly the U-Haul truck that he used to transport stolen goods. Hudson was subsequently arrested in Tupelo, MS on January 30, 2017. Tate County had the same charges on Hudson for cutting locks on storage units and stealing items. Tate County took him into custody. Hudson is on hold at Tate County, he has 6 counts of burglary with us his bond has not been set.

Montez Jordan 24 of Oxford

On February 1, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to The Connection in reference to a shooting. The reporting parties were inside the residence when a single bullet came through their apartment window and lodged into their living room wall, no one was injured. Officers on scene were able to find a fired shell casing near building 7. The following day investigators with the Oxford Police Department and agents with the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit conducted a canvas of building 7. During a knock and talk at apartment 7738 narcotics was found in plain view which led to a search warrant for the residence. During the execution of the search warrant the firearm believed to be used in the shooting was located in a bedroom. The search warrant also yielded other arrests for drug related offenses. One of the suspects inside the residence, Montez Jordan 24 of Oxford, had outstanding warrants for the sale of a controlled substance, and was subsequently arrested on possession of a controlled substance with intent and shooting into a dwelling. Jordan was given a bond of $60,000

February 2, 2017

Reports:
2 Reported DUI
1 Fire Department
1 Trespassing
1 Ambulance Assist
2 Alarm
1 Petit Larceny
3 Suspicious Activity
1 Malicious Mischief
5 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 Recovered Property
2 Suspicious Person
1 Code Violation
1 Animal Complaint
1 Motorist Assist

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
17 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Seatbelt Violations and Suspended Driving License
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
Possession of a Fake ID, Public Drunk and Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
Possession of a Fake ID and Public Drunk
One Headlight, Suspended Driving License and Warrant Served
Public Drunk
Careless Driving and DUI

February 1, 2017

Reports:
1 Improper Parking
2 Vehicle Burglary (Anderson Rd/Jackson Ave)
1 911 hang-up
1 Code Violation
1 Reported DUI
3 Suspicious Activity
1 Petit Larceny
1 Harassing Phone Call
3 Alarm
1 Motorist Assist
1 Welfare Concern
3 Disturbing the Peace
1 Suspicious Vehicle