December 2016 – Crime Report

December 30, 2016

REPORTS:
6 Alarms
2 Noise Disturbances
5 Suspicious Activity
1 Simple Assault
2 Embezzlement
5 Welfare Concerns
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Careless Driving
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Domestic Violence
1 Parking Complaint
1 Credit Card Fraud

22 Traffic Citations
7 Wrecks

ARREST:
Public Drunk
Careless Driving, No Liability Ins., DUI 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Improper Equipment, No Tag, DUI 1st, Suspended D.L.
Obstructing Traffic and DUI 1st

December 29, 2016

Reports:
6 Alarms
2 Suspicious Activities
2 Reported DUI Drivers
3 Welfare Concerns
House Burglary – S. 16th Street
Credit Card Fraud
Malicious Mischief

42 Traffic Citations
3 Wrecks

Arrests:
Shoplifting
Speeding & DUI
Warrant Served

December 28, 2016

Reports:
4 Alarms
Disturbance
2 Suspicious Activities
3 Complaints of Lost Property – All property was recovered
Noise Violation
3 Reported DUI’s
2 Welfare Concerns
Civil Matter
2 Shopliftings

13 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Open Contain (Post Arrest Citation)
DUI
Public Intoxication

Opal Winters 31 of Batesville
On December 24, 2016, Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. Upon arrival, Opal Winters 31 of Batesville, was taken into custody for Felony Shoplifting after she tried to leave with $1694.24 worth of merchandise. Her bond was set at $2,500.

John Hall 33, of Oxford, MS
On Friday December 23, 2016, Oxford Police Officers arrested John Hall 33, of Oxford, MS for Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault. This was a result of the victim coming to the police department and signing charges on Hall and stated that she had been strangled to the point where she was gasping for air and he pulled a knife out on her and told her he was going to kill her. Hall was located at the residence where the assault occurred and was arrested He was taken to jail and his bond was set at $ 5,000.00.

December 27, 2016

Reports
25 Alarms
Auto Burglary – Victory Hill Lane
16 Suspicious Activities
6 Disturbances
Malicious Mischief
3 Welfare Concerns
Littering
2 Civil Matters
2 Fire Dept. Assists
House Burglary – South Meadows
Stalking
Shoplifting
2 Reported DUI’s
Forgery
911 Hang Up
2 Animal Complaints
Petit Larceny
2 Motorist Assists
Domestic Violence
Credit Card Fraud

32 Traffic Citations
12 Wrecks

Arrests
One Headlight & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Post Arrest Citations)
DUI(Wreck)
Ran Stop Sign, Child Endangerment due to driver being DUI, DUI
Simple Assault
2 Domestic Violence
Expired Tag, No Insurance & Suspended Driver’s License
Public Intoxication
Shoplifting

December 24- 26, 2016

No reports filed.

December 23, 2016

Reports:
2 Alarms
3 Disturbances
4 Suspicious Activities
Animal Complaint
Illegally Parked Car
Welfare Concern
911 Hang Up
Ambulance Assist
Reported DUI
Petit Larceny
Civil Matter
Shoplifting

21 Traffic Citations
1 Wreck

Arrests:
Running a Red Light & DUI
2 DUI’s
No Driver’s License, No Insurance & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
MIP
2 Warrants Served
4 Shopliftings

Darren Toles (20 Oxford, MS)
On Wednesday, December 22, the Oxford Police Department arrested Darren Toles (20 Oxford, MS.) for domestic violence-aggravated assault. On December 21, 2016, the Oxford Police Department took a report from a female victim who stated that she had been in a domestic with Toles. The victim stated that during the incident Toles punched her in the face and strangled her. The victim signed charges on Toles for domestic violence-aggravated assault. Toles was given a bond of $2,500.

December 22, 2016

Reports:
1 Civil Matter
1 Shoplifting
4 Domestic Violence (disturbance)
3 Welfare Concern
2 Suspicious Activity
1 DUI
2 Disturbing the Peace
4 Alarm
1 Embezzlement
2 Suspicious Vehicle
1 911 hang-up
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Malicious Mischief

6 Motor Vehicle Collisions
40 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Improper Equipment and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Public Drunk

December 21, 2016

REPORTS:
2 Suspicious Vehicle
4 Disturbing the Peace
2 Suspicious Person
3 Ambulance Assist
6 Alarm
1 Shoplifting
1 Credit Card Fraud
3 Welfare Concern
1 Fraudulent Check

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
60 Traffic Citations

ARREST:
Careless Driving and DUI
2 Public Drunk
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Expired Tag, No Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

December 20, 2016

REPORTS:
6 Alarm
1 Public Drunk
1 Petit Larceny
1 Motorist Assist
1 Disturbing the Peace
3 Welfare Concern
1 Embezzlement
1 Recovered Property
1 911 hang-up
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 Reported DUI

8 Motor Vehicle Collisions
12 Traffic Citations

ARREST:
Careless Driving, Seatbelt Violation, No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI
Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Omar Gonzalez – 26 of Oxford
On Tuesday, December 20, 2016, Investigators of the Oxford Police Department arrested Omar Gonzalez (26) of Oxford for Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault. Gonzalez got into an altercation with his current dating partner. During the altercation he assaulted and strangled the victim. Gonzalez was booked and his bond was set at $5,000.00.

December 19, 2016

REPORTS:
11 Suspicious Activity
4 Open Doors
22 Alarms
3 Welfare Concerns
1 Burglary
6 Malicious Mischief
3 Fire Department Assist
4 Disturbance
2 Ambulance Asist
2 Pettit Larceny
2 Careless Driving
1 Run Away Juvenile
1 Assault
1 Identity Theft
1 Abandoned Vehicle
1 Pandering

55 Traffic Citations
12 Wrecks

ARREST:
Careless Driving and DUI 1st
Speeding and Out of Jurisdiction Warrant
DUI 1st
Speeding, Expired Tag and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, Suspended D.L., DUI 1st, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Local Agency Warrant
Shoplifting and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Public Drunk
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Carrying Concealed Weapon
Careless Driving, DUI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI, No D.L., No Insurance
DUI

Enrique Moreno – 36 of Sardis
On Monday December 19, 2016, Oxford Investigators arrested Enrique Moreno. This was a result of an incident that happened at El Milagro restaurant on West Jackson on 5/24/2014. A fight broke out where Moreno took a metal cane and struck the victim several times in the face causing significant damage to the eye and cheek area. The victim signed Aggravated Assault charges on Moreno in May of 2014. Moreno came to the police department for an unrelated incident and while here it was discovered that he had a warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody and bond was set at $5,000.00.

Kenard Harris – 18 of Oxford
On Monday, December 19, 2016, Investigators with the Oxford Police Department arrested Kenard Harris for sexual battery. The Oxford Police Department received a report that a victim had been assaulted. After speaking with the victim and other interviews it was determined that Harris had sexual contact with the victim. Harris was arrested and given a bond of $10,000.

Nicholas Young – 22 of Oxford
On November 16, 2016, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to 3701 Lyles Drive in reference to a burglary. A total of 13 firearms valued at over $26,000 were stolen. It was determined that members of the moving company had unlocked the window inside the residence and multiple people entered the house from the outside. Through the investigation it was determined who one of the burglars was and he was identified as Nicholas Young. Nicholas Young was arrested for Burglary and given a bond of $30,000. The Mississippi Department of Corrections placed a hold on Nicholas Young due to him being on Parole. He is currently residing at the Lafayette County Detention Center. The Oxford Police Department, Lafayette County Sherriff’s Office, and federal agencies are still pursing the remaining suspects involved with this case and more arrests are to come.
(This is a continuance to the previous arrests involving 3 Men Moving)

Christina Diggs – 22 of Oxford
On November 16, 2016, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to 3701 Lyles Drive in reference to a burglary. A total of 13 firearms valued at over $26,000 were stolen. The girl friend of Nicholas Young who was identified as Christina Diggs was found to have transported several firearms to Aberdeen, MS. She was subsequently arrested and taken to the Lafayette County Detention Center. Christina Diggs was given a bond of $25,000 for the charge of Accessory After the Fact. The Oxford Police Department, Lafayette County Sherriff’s Office, and federal agencies are still pursing the remaining suspects involved with this case and more arrests are soon to come. Anyone with information regarding this case are asked to call the Oxford Police Department and speak with Detective Fortner (662-232-2400) or Crime Stoppers (662-234-8477)

December 16, 2016

Reports:
4 Alarm
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Domestic Disturbance
3 Welfare Concern
1 Shoplifting
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Petit Larceny
1 911 hang up
1 Animal Complaint

6 Motor Vehicle Collisions
22 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Expired Tag, Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle and DUI
Careless Driving, No Driving License and DUI

December 15, 2016

Reports:
2 Alarm
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 Petit Larceny
1 Vagrancy
2 Suspicious Activity
3 Welfare Concern
1 911 hang up
1 Trespassing
3 Motorist Assist
1 Disorderly Conduct
1 Animal Complaint
1 Recovered Property

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
19 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Expired Tag and Warrant Served
One Headlight and DUI

Shedrick Walker 41, of Jackson MS

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Oxford Investigators arrested Shedrick Walker 41, of Jackson MS for Uttering Forgery on that occurred on August 24th 2016. Rankin County Sheriff’s Department called on December 13th 2016, and advised the subject was in jail for some unrelated charges. Once Rankin was finished processing him we headed there to transport him to Oxford. On December 14th and bond was set at $ 2,500.00.

Takela Burnett (31) of Batesville, MS

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Investigators of the Oxford Police Department served and arrest warrant on Takela Burnett (31) of Batesville, MS for one count of Grand Larceny. Burnett was accused of taking over $2,800 from her job at McDonald’s. Burnett was booked and her bond was set at $1,500.00.

December 14, 2016

Reports:
5 Alarms
5 Suspicious Activities
2 Animal Complaints
Disturbance
Shoplifting
Petit Larceny
Welfare Concern
Scam
Ambulance Assist

15 Traffic Citations
6 Wrecks

ARRESTS:
Speeding & DUI
No Seatbelt & DUI
Running a Red Light & Open Container
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shoplifting

Shawanda Driver (35) of Oxford, MS

On 12/9/16 Investigators with the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on Shawanda Driver (35) of Oxford, Mississippi. Driver was charged with (1) count of Felony Credit Card Fraud. Driver used the card without authorization at several stores for an approximate amount of $2,800. Driver was booked and bond was set at $2500.00.

December 13, 2016

REPORTS:
3 Alarms
7 Suspicious Activity
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Cyber Threats
1 Malicious Mischief
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Petty Larceny
1 Careless Driving
1 Abandoned Vehicle
1 Motorist Assist
1 Grand Larceny
1 Welfare Concern

28 Traffic Citations
2 Wrecks

ARRESTS:
2 Open Container and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Expired D.L. and DUI 1st
Careless Driving, No Tag, DUI 1st
Speeding and No D.L.
Domestic Violence Simple Assault

December 12, 2016

Reports:
21 Alarm
4 Malicious Mischief
9 Suspicious Activity
8 Disturbing the Peace
3 Domestic Disturbances
1 Animal Complaint
2 Larceny (bicycles)
2 Improper Parking
2 Simple Assault
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Reported DUI
2 Welfare Concern
1 Recovered Property
3 911 hang-up
1 Report of Lost Property
2 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Suspicious Person
1 Credit Card Fraud
1 Motorist Assist

13 Motor Vehicle Collisions
165 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Driving While License Suspended
No Headlights and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Driving While License Suspended
2 Shoplifting
DUI (wreck)
2 Careless Driving and DUI
Public Drunk
Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Open Container, Driving While License Suspended and Warrant Served
Careless Driving, No Drivers License and DUI

December 9, 2016

REPORTS:
3 Alarms
1 Auto Burglary
2 Careless Driving
2 Disorderly Conduct
4 Disturbing the Peace
3 Fire Department Assist
1 Harassment
3 Motor Assist
1 Residential Burglary
1 Shoplifting
1 Simple Assault
4 Suspicious Activity Reports
2 Vehicle Parking Complaints
1 Welfare Concern

48 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

ARREST:
2 Speeding and DUI 1st
Public Drunk, Failure to Comply with Officer, Resisting Arrest
3 Public Drunk
Speeding, DUI 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Accident, DUI 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Larceny from an Auto
Switched Tag, No Liability Insurance, Suspended D.L., Possession Schedule 2 Drug
1 Out of State Warrant
1 Trespassing

December 8, 2016

Reports:
911 Hang Up
6 Suspicious Activities
Discharging a firearm inside the city
Civil Matter
2 Ambulance Assists
Motorist Assists
Improper Parking
Welfare Concern
3 Alarms

62 Traffic Citations
6 Wrecks

Arrests:
Warrant Served
No Tag & DUI
2 Shopliftings

Christopher Madkins (22 of Bruce, MS)

On 12/6/16 Investigators with the Oxford Police Department arrested Christopher Madkins (22 of Bruce, MS) for 1 count of Felony Credit Card Fraud, 1 count of Felony Embezzlement, and 1 count of Grand Larceny. Madkins was employed at Boneheads Grill when these crimes were committed. The total amount of loss was over $15,000. Madkins was booked and his bond was set at $20,000.00.

December 7, 2016

Reports:
3 Disturbing the Peace
5 Alarm
4 Welfare Concern
2 Animal Complaint
3 Petit Larceny
4 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Fire Department Assist
1 911 hang-up
1 Credit Card Fraud
2 Simple Assault
1 Improper Parking
1 Reported DUI
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Elderly Assist

7 Motor Vehicle Collisions
31 Traffic Citations

Arrest:
Warrant Served
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

December 6, 2016

Reports:
1 Animal Complaint
5 Alarm
1 Improper Parking
1 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Lost Property
1 Suspicious Activity
2 Welfare Concern
1 Reported DUI

12 Motor Vehicle Collisions
12 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Public Drunk and Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply

Darryl King 20 of Oxford – Christopher Shaw 19 of Oxford

On November 16, 2016, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to 3701 Lyles Drive in reference to a burglary. A total of 13 firearms valued at over $26,000 were stolen. It was determined that members of the moving company had unlocked the window inside the residence and someone entered the house from the outside. During the investigation it was determined that two of the movers had knowledge of the burglary. On December 2, 2016 both were subsequently arrested then booked into the Lafayette County Detention Center. Darryl King and Christopher Shaw were arrested for Grand Larceny and given a bond of $30,000. Some of the firearms have been recovered.

December 5, 2016

Reports:
1 Harassing Phone Call
1 Scam
7 Suspicious Activity
6 Fire Department Assist
4 Shoplifting
5 Welfare Concern
2 Suspicious Person
15 Disturbing the Peace
5 Report of Lost Property
14 Alarm
1 Embezzlement
2 Motorist Assist
Burglary of a Residence (Molly Barr Rd)
1 Trespassing
1 Public Drunk
1 Animal Complaint
8 Improper Parking
1 Ambulance Assist
2 Petit Larceny
1 Reported DUI
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Domestic Disturbance

21 Motor Vehicle Collisions
57 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
2 DUI (wreck)
Careless Driving and DUI
DUI
Reckless Driving and DUI
2 Public Drunk
Speeding and Minor in Possession of Alcohol
2 Public Drunk and Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
2 Noise Violation
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
4 Warrant Served
Warrant Served and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Served and Code Violation (accumulation of garbage)
Speeding and Possession of a Fake ID

December 2, 2016

Reports:
11 Alarms
4 Civil Matter
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Animal Complaint
1 911 hang up
1 Counterfeit Currency
1 Improper Parking
3 Welfare Concern
2 Scam
1 Residential Burglary (Pegues Rd)
1 Larceny (dog)
2 Motorist Assist
2 Reported DUI
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Ambulance Assist

11 Motor Vehicle Collisions
53 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Simple Assault
Seatbelt Violation, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Warrant Served
Domestic Violence and Malicious Mischief
2 Speeding and Minor in Possession of Alcohol
DUI

On Thursday, December 01, 2016 investigators of the Oxford Police Department charged both Melvin Johnson (23) of Oxford, MS and Susan Wadley (32) of Oxford, MS with 3 counts of auto burglary and 1 count of credit card fraud. The suspects broke into cars on Old Taylor Road and Anderson Road. Both suspects were booked and bonds were set at $20,000.00 each.

On Thursday, December 01, 2016 investigators of the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on Malcolm Crump (25) of Belden, MS with 5 counts of Residential Burglary at The Retreat. On November 6, 2016 Crump was accused of breaking into an apartment and each inner door inside the apartment. The apartment had 4 separate bedrooms where items were stolen. Crump was booked and his bond was set at $20,000.00.

On November 30^th Officers responded to Riverside for a report of malicious mischief. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the victim who said Salena Buck punctured his tires and kicked his car. The victim provided a vehicle description and officers later located the vehicle. Buck became disorderly with officers and was arrested for disorderly conduct and malicious mischief. Young provided an estimate the damage was more than $1000.00. Bond was set at $5000.00

December 1, 2016

Reports:
1 Fire Department Assist
2 Welfare Concern
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Person
3 Disturbing the Peace
1 Animal Complaint
1 Reported DUI
1 Larceny (bicycle)
2 Alarm
1 Harassing Phone Call
1 Simple Assault
1 Improper Parking
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Domestic (disturbance)

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
49 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding and DUI
Malicious Mischief and Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
DUI
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia