June 2016 – Crime Report – The Local Voice

June 30, 2016

Reports:
7 Suspicious Activities
Civil Matter
2 Disturbances
Welfare Concern
Reported DUI
2 Complaints of Lost Property
5 Alarms
Malicious Mischief
Littering
Fire Dept. Assist
Credit Card Fraud
Ambulance Assist
Scam
Motorist Assist

27 Traffic Citations
2 Wrecks

Arrests:
Careless Driving & DUI
One Headlight, Suspended Driver’s License & No Insurance
Expired Tag, No Driver’s License & No Insurance
DUI (Wreck)
Simple Assault

June 29, 2016

Reports:
5 Alarms
2 Welfare Concerns
7 Suspicious Activities
2 Motorist Assists
Animal Complaint
Illegally Parked Car
Petit Larceny
Simple Assault
911 Hang Up

19 Traffic Citations
2 Wrecks

Arrests:
Domestic Violence
2 Careless Driving & DUI
2 Public Intoxications
DUI
Warrant Served
2 Shopliftings

June 28, 2016

Reports:
4 Welfare Concerns
6 Alarms
Domestic Violence
Fireworks Call
2 Disturbances
2 Suspicious Activities
ID Theft
Forgery
Civil Matter
Motorist Assist
Counterfeit Currency
Illegally Parked Car

50 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication
Speeding, Drug Paraphernalia & Warrant Served
Shoplifting

Shatoya Martin – Embezzlement
On Friday, June 27, the Oxford Police Department arrested Shatoya Martin (22 Oxford, MS.) for embezzlement. On June 27, the police department received a call to the Mobil Gas Station on University Avenue about an employee who was taking money from the store. Upon further investigation, documentations were given to the us showing that Martin was doing returns on several different items throughout the store from June 2 to June 20. After doing the returns, Martin would then keep the money. She took approximately $1,050.00. Martin was given a bond of $5,000.

June 27, 2016

Reports:
4 Reported DUI Driver’s
2 Residential Burglaries – Highland Place & Burney Branch
15 Suspicious Activities
7 Alarms
2 Animal Complaints
Grand Larceny
911 Hang Up
3 Illegally Parked Cars
6 Noise Violations
6 Ambulance Assists
4 Disturbances
2 Complaints of Lost Property
4 Malicious Mischiefs
6 Welfare Concerns
Harassing Phone Calls
2 Simple Assaults
2 Petit Larcenies
3 Civil Matters
2 Fire Dept. Assists
Forgery
Scam
Shoplifting

54 Traffic Citation’s
12 Wrecks

Arrests:
2 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Ran Stop Sign, Careless Driving, Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotics
2 Shopliftings
Ran Red Light & DUI
4 Public Intoxications
Careless Driving, No Insurance, No Driver’s License & DUI
Careless Driving, MIP & DUI
Trespassing
Ran Red Light, Expired Tag & Suspended Driver’s License
DUI
Careless Driving & DUI
No Headlights, Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
Embezzlement
Careless Driving & Suspended Driver’s License
No Seatbelt, Expired Tag & Suspended Driver’s License

June 24, 2016

Reports:
Welfare Concern
7 Disturbances
6 Suspicious Activities
4 Alarms
Shoplifting
Civil Matter
Complaints of Lost Property
Domestic Violence
2 Petit Larcenies
Credit Card Fraud

31 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication
Leaving the scene of an accident & DUI
3 Shopliftings
Possession of Fake ID
One Headlight & Suspended Driver’s License
Open Container
Switched Tag, Suspended Driver’s License & No Insurance
No Seatbelt, Suspended Driver’s License & No Insurance

Authur Carrothers – Burglary
On Thursday, June 23, Authur Carrothers(54 Oxford, MS) was arrested by the Oxford Police Department for burglary of the public library. On 06-19-2016, the Oxford Police Department received a call to the Lafayette-Oxford Public Library in reference to a burglary that had already occurred. Investigators later retrieved video from the library when the burglary occurred. Pictures of the suspect was placed on the Oxford Police Department Facebook page. Carrothers turned himself in and confessed to breaking into the library. Carrothers was arrested for burglary and was given a bond of $10,000.

June 23, 2016

Reports:
5 Suspicious Activities
2 Malicious Mischiefs
4 Alarms
Disturbance
Reported DUI
Simple Assault
Ambulance Assist
Motorist Assist
2 Complaints of Lost Property
Scam
Counterfeit Currency
2 Welfare Concerns
Petit Larceny
Illegally Parked Car
911 Hang Up

23 Traffic Citations
12 Wrecks

Arrests:
No Headlights, Suspended Driver’s License, Switched Tag & DUI
Public Intoxication & Warrant Served
Speeding, No Insurance, No Seatbelt & Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotics
2 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Public Intoxication, Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia & Shoplifting
Shoplifting

James Mathis – Burglary
On June 20, 2016 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department arrested James Mathis (54 of Oxford) with one count of burglary. James Mathis was charged with burglary of a dwelling on Johnson Avenue Extended that occurred on June 2, 2016. Mathis was stopped by an Investigator that saw him walking from that area while carrying a garbage bag full of something. When the Investigator spoke with Mathis, he gave consent to check the bag. During the search items that were stolen from Johnson Avenue were found in the bag. James Mathis’ bond was set at $2,500.00.

June 22, 2016

Reports:
7 Suspicious Activities
Disturbance
Noise Violation
Motorist Assist
Ambulance Assist
4 Alarms
House Burglary – Johnson Avenue
Reported DUI Driver
Auto Burglary – Jackson Avenue East
Scam
Welfare Concern

18 Traffic Citations
6 Wrecks

Arrests:
DUI
Public Intoxication
Speeding, No Driver’s License & No Insurance

June 21, 2016

REPORTS:
5 Alarms
3 Disturbing the Peace
1 Fire Department Assist
12 Suspicious Activity
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Welfare Concern
1 Elderly Assist
2 Careless Driving
4 Embezzlement
1 Found Property
1 Parking Complaint
1 Civil Matter
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Animal Complaint
1 Counterfeit Currency
1 Open Door
1 Information Report
1 Shoplifting
1 Larceny
1 Burglary

36 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

ARRESTS:

Careless Driving, Possession of Fake I.D./D.L., DUI 1st, Resisting Arrest
Careless Driving, DUI 1st
DUI 1st
3 Public Drunkenness
Ran Stop Sign, Suspended D.L., No Liability Insurance
Improper Lane Use, Suspended D.L., DUI 1st
Careless Driving, Color of Lighting Devices, DUI 2nd
No Seat Belt, No Liability Insurance, Suspended D.L.

June 20, 2016

Reports:
14 Alarms
12 Disturbances
Trespassing
4 Ambulance Assists
10 Suspicious Activities
4 Careless Drivers
3 Welfare Concerns
4 Animal Complaints
4 Motorist Assists
Burglary – Public Library
Civil Matter
2 Malicious Mischiefs
2 Fire Dept. Assists
2 911 Hang Ups
Credit Card Fraud
Shoplifting
Counterfeit Money
Illegally Parked Car
Complaint of Lost Property

50 Traffic Citations
9 Wrecks

ARRESTS:
2 Public Intoxications
Trespass less than larceny(joyriding), Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
No Insurance & DUI (Wreck)
Ran Stop Sign, Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
No Seatbelt, Suspended Driver’s License & No Insurance
Speeding, Suspended Driver’s License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI
Careless Driving & DUI
Public Intoxication & Fake ID
Ran Stop Sign, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI
Expired Tag, No Insurance & Suspended Driver’s License

June 17, 2016

REPORTS:
5 Alarms
3 Disturbing the Peace
1 Motorist Assist.
1 Parking Complaint
1 Trespassing
5 Suspicious Person/Activity
1 Littering Complaint
1 Open Door
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Animal Complaint
1 Careless Driving Complaint

54 Traffic Citations
1 Wrecks

ARRESTS:
Careless Driving, Suspended D.l. and DUI 1st
Public Drunk
Suspended D.L. Implied Consent, Careless Driving, No Ins.
Disturbing the Peace, DUI 1st, Suspended D.L.
Ran Stop Sign, Suspended D.L.

Oxford Police Department Arrest Log for June 17, 2016.

June 16, 2016

Reports:

4 Alarms
5 Suspicious Activities
2 Reported DUI Drivers
2 Animal Complaints
Civil Matter
3 Disturbances
Shoplifting
Embezzlement
911 Hang Up
Petit Larceny
Welfare Concern
Motorist Assist

40 Traffic Citations
4 Wrecks

Arrests:
Disturbing the Peace & Public Intoxication
Expired Tag & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Served

Daniel Gates – Burglary
On June 15, 2016, Investigators with the Oxford Police Department arrested Daniel Gates of Oxford, MS (22 of Oxford) for two counts of residential burglary (97-17-23) that occurred in the Grand Oaks Subdivision on May 20, 2016. Gates was given a bond of $20,000.

June 15, 2016

Reports:
3 Suspicious Activities
Scam
Disturbance
Public Intoxication
2 Animal Complaints
Alarm
911 Hang Up
Petit Larceny
Burglary – McLarty Road
2 Welfare Concerns
Shoplifting
2 Fire Dept. Assists
Lost Property
2 Illegally Parked Cars
Harassing Phone Calls

17 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication
Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
Expired Tag, Suspended Driver’s License & Warrant Served

Officer Hardin's Commendation — From left to right is Jordan Hardin, Joey East, and Hildon Sessums (accepting on Stefun Gill’s behalf. Gill is on military assignment)

Rookies catch burglars!
Yesterday Chief East presented Officer Hardin and Gill with letters of commendation for their efforts in catching two burglars two weeks ago. These officers efforts were what broke the cases open and gave us the ability to solve so many burglaries. These officers responded to Access Road for a report of an auto burglary that was in progress. By the time they made it to the scene the burglars were gone. Officer Hardin began searching the surrounding areas and found one individual walking and he was able to stop and detain him, he was later identified as one of the suspects. While doing so Officer Gill stayed near the location of the reported burglary. One of the suspects dropped his phone as he ran away and Officer Gill waited to see if he would return…and he did. Officer Gill got into a short foot chase with the suspect and caught him. Both men were arrested, interviewed and after evidence was processed Detectives were able to begin making more cases. It was a job well done by two officers with less than a years’ experience.

June 14, 2016

Reports:
5 Suspicious Activities
2 911 Hang Ups
3 Disturbances
Motorist Assist
Careless Driver
Malicious Mischief
Petit Larceny
Animal Complaint
Fire Dept. Assist
2 Alarms
Harassment
2 Welfare Concerns
Scam
Noise Violation

20 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
Suspended Driver’s License & DUI
2 Public Intoxications
2 Possessions of Marijuana
2 Shopliftings
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Driver’s License, No Insurance & Leaving the scene of an accident

Tiffany Herron – Possession of Stolen Property
On Monday, June 13, 2016 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department charged Tiffany Herron (20) of Oxford, MS with Possession of Stolen Property. Tiffany Herron was involved in a private property wreck. When officers arrived to investigate the wreck, it was discovered that her vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was reported stolen by the Memphis Police Department. While investigating the wreck officers found that the car did not match the tag. If was determined that the tag was switched from another car and when officers ran the VIN if came back stolen. Herron stated she got the car from someone in Memphis. Herron was charged with switched tag and possession of stolen property, her bond was set at $15,000.00.

Armed Robbery
On June 11th officers of the Oxford Police Department responded to an armed robbery in the Saddle Creek subdivision that had just occurred. The victims stated that several armed black males came in the residence with guns and masks on and robbed them. When the suspects entered the home they held the resident at gunpoint and assaulted him. They kept him there while they made his girlfriend completely undress, she was not assaulted. While inside they stole the residents wallet, iphone and a pistol. Officers began searching the surrounding areas and were able to locate a vehicle that was occupied by several males. Officers stopped and interviewed them. While speaking with them they got permission to search and located the weapons, masks, and the victims property. The suspects were identified as Ramarion Gordon 20 of Oxford, Yancy Gordon 20 of Sunflower, MS, Roderick Brooks 22 of Sunflower, MS and LePatrick Schafer 21 of Sunflower, MS. They were taken before Judge Johnny McLarty for their Initial Appearance and their bond was set at $100,000.00.

Samuel Peeler – Burglary
On Thursday, June 9, 2016 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department arrested Samuel Peeler (19) of Oxford, MS with one count of Burglary of a Dwelling (97-17-23) to an apartment in Highland Square. Peeler was identified after the victims were able to identify Peeler’s vehicle leaving the complex the day of the burglary. All the stolen property was returned. Peeler was booked and his bond was set at $5,000.00.

Darren Toles- Burglary
On 13 June 2016, Investigators arrested Darren Toles 19 from Oxford, who has been linked to the Nottinghill vehicle and residential burglary that we released yesterday. Toles was taken before a judge and given a $10,000 bond.

We have also arrested 11 juveniles over the last week and all the cases are Auto and House Burglaries between 5/18/2016 to 6/9/2016.

June 13, 2016

Reports:
12 Alarms
7 Disturbances
Petit Larceny
3 Civil Matters
3 Reported DUI Driver’s
6 Ambulance Assists
Fire Dept. Assist
9 Suspicious Activities
2 Noise Violations
3 Simple Assaults
5 Animal Complaints
Residential Burglary – S. 16th Street
6 Welfare Concerns
3 Motorist Assists
2 Shopliftings
2 Illegally Parked Cars
2 Complaints of Lost Property
Discharging a Firearm in the City Limits
2 Code Violations
2 Auto Burglaries – The Links
4 Malicious Mischiefs
Littering
911 Hang Up

61 Traffic Citations
10 Wrecks

Arrests:
One Headlight, No Tag, No Insurance & DUI
Speeding, No Insurance & No Driver’s License
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding & DUI
Careless Driving & No Driver’s License
Possession of Marijuana, Child Endangerment by DUI & DUI
Speeding, Suspended Driver’s License & Expired Tag
Speeding, Child Restraint & No Driver’s License

Brandon Slate – Burglary & Grand Larceny. Khivante Brannon Burglary
On Thursday, June 9, the Oxford Police Department arrested Brandon Slate(18 Oxford, MS.) and Khivante Brannon (18 of Oxford) for 3 counts of residential burglary and 1 count of auto burglary on both men. On May 18, 2016, the police department received a call of suspicious activity and people running from houses in the Grand Oaks subdivision after someone walked outside with their dog. It was later found that two houses had been broken into. There were also several other houses with windows broken out but no entry was made into the residence. On May 24, 2016, the police department received a call in the Notting Hill subdivision about a house burglary and auto burglary. Items from Notting Hill and Grand Oaks were later found near Brittany Woods in a wooded area. Later in the week more cars were broken into on Access Road. During those break-ins officers responded and got in a foot chase with 2 suspects. Both suspects were caught and through the investigation Slate and Brannon was found to be involved with these burglaries along with other individuals. Slate also has a Grand Larceny charge from Huddle House where he stole someone Ipad from the business. Slate and Brannon were given a bond of $20,000.00.

This past weekend members of the Oxford Police Department competed in the 16th Annual National LawFit Challenge. Members of the team competed in 6 events over 3 days in Pearl, MS. There were over 130 competitors and 28 agencies represented from as far north as Rhode Island and New Jersey. Events included max effort bench press, 1.5 mile run, 1 minute sit-up test, stretch & reach, max effort pull-ups & o-course. After the events concluded the team finished with a 4th place finish and team member Wess Denton won the sit-up event and broke the national record in doing so. Members from left to right are Corporal Matt Samuels, Corporal Ben Hamilton, Corporal Wess Denton, Major Jeff McCutchen, and Officer Diarra Giddens.

Note: No Oxford Police reports were filed with TLV between June 9 and June 10, 2016.

June 8, 2016

Reports:
2 Reported DUI Drivers
3 Residential Burglaries – 2 at The Retreat, Highland Square
5 Welfare Concerns
4 Suspicious Activities
Illegally Parked Car
3 Disturbances
Simple Assault
Noise Violation
Petit Larceny
3 Alarms
Identity Theft
2 Auto Burglaries – West Jackson Ave & The Retreat
Complaint of Lost Property
Shoplifting
Code Violation

22 Traffic Citations
5 Wrecks

Arrests:
DUI
2 Shopliftings

Ethan Gatlin 18 of Batesville, MS – Burglary
On Sunday 05 June 2016, Officers responded to 507 Webb Street in reference to an auto burglary. The victim reported that someone stole a golf bag with golf clubs and sunglasses inside of it. During this time the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department was also working two similar burglary cases. Both agencies were able to identify Gatlin as their suspect and when he was found he was in possession of the golf bag, golf clubs, and sunglasses belonging to our victim. Gatlin has been charged and was given a bond of $10,000.

June 7, 2016

Reports:
Grand Larceny
2 Motorist Assists
5 Suspicious Activities
Ambulance Assist
2 Civil Matters
Shoplifting
Simple Assault
2 Welfare Concerns
2 Malicious Mischiefs
2 Complaints of Lost Property
Stolen Trailer Recovered
4 Alarms

32 Traffic Citations
6 Wrecks

Arrests:
Expired Tag & DUI
Public Intoxication
One Headlight, No Insurance, Suspended Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Served
Expired Tag & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, No Insurance & No Driver’s License

William Hammond – Embezzlement
On May 26th Officers of the Oxford Police Department took a report of an embezzlement that started around February 28th 2016. The victim stated that employee, William Hammond (23 of Oxford), embezzled around $4,275.00 from Habits Tobacco. On June 3rd Hammond was arrested for Embezzlement. Hammond was taken before Judge Carolyn Bell for his Initial Appearance and his bond was set at $5,000.00.

Pashay Alston – Grand Larceny
On Monday, June 6, 2016 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department arrested Pashay Alston (23) Covington, TN for Grand Larceny. Pashay Alston and two friends were entertainers at a house party and the trio of friends left and took a laptop and sunglasses. The two friends are still at large but warrants have been issued against them. Pashay Alston was booked for Grand Larceny (97-17-41) and her bond was set at $2,500.00.

June 6, 2016

Reports:
2 Petit Larcenies
4 911 Hang Ups
19 Suspicious Activities
Shoplifting
Cyberstalking
6 Civil Complaints
12 Disturbances
5 Welfare Concerns
8 Alarms
2 Auto Burglaries – Webb Street & Augusta Drive
Scam
Grand Larceny
Illegally Parked Car
3 Fire Dept. Assists
2 Ambulance Assists
Harassing Phone Calls
2 Residential Burglaries- Mclarty Road & Olive Branch Way
2 Animal Complaints
Trespassing
Malicious Mischief
2 Reported DUI Drivers
3 Complaints of Lost Property
Motorist Assist
Recovered Lost Property
Noise Violation

100 Traffic Citations
12 Wrecks

Arrests:
Careless Driving, Suspended Driver’s License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI
Domestic Violence
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI (Wreck)
8 Warrants Served
5 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Public Intoxication & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Open Container, MIP, Public Intoxication & Warrant Served
Speeding, Warrant Served & DUI
6 Public Intoxications
Careless Driving & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Fake ID & DUI (Wreck)
Careless Driving & DUI
Expired Tag & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shoplifting

Bryan Disangro – Burglary
On February 25th Officers of the Oxford Police Department took a report of a residential burglary at Faulkner Flats that had already occurred. The victim was missing a firearm. Upon investigation, it was found that Bryan Disangro (35 of Oxford) stole the firearm. On June 1st Disangro was arrested for Burglary – Breaking and Entering Dwelling House or Inner Door of Dwelling. Disangro was taken before Judge Mickey Avent for his Initial Appearance and his bond was set at $10,000.00.

June 3, 2016

Reports:
4 Suspicious Activities
Disturbance
3 Alarms
Animal Complaint
2 Motorist Assists
2 Embezzlements
2 Illegally Parked Cars
Welfare Concern
2 911 Hang Ups
2 Careless Drivers
Grand Larceny
Scam

36 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving, Suspended Driver’s License, No Insurance & DUI
2 Possessions of Marijuana
Careless Driving & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving & DUI
No Seatbelt, Possession of Schedule 2 & 4 Narcotics & Possession of Marijuana
Public Intoxication

June 2, 2016

3 Wrecks (no serious injuries)
36 Citations
7 Arrest

Arrests:
No tag, DUI 1st
Possession of False I.D.
Wrong way on one way, Suspended Driver’s license, DUI 1st
Public Drunk, Failure to comply
Contempt of Court Warrant
Out of Jurisdiction Warrant served
Domestic Violence

Reports:
5 Alarms
16 Suspicious Persons/vehicles
4 Careless drivers
1 Improper parking
4 Assist
3 Welfare Concerns
3 Disturbances

June 1, 2016

Reports:
Grand Larceny
Ambulance Assist
4 Suspicious Activities
3 Disturbances
Animal Complaint
2 Fire Dept. Assists
2 911 Hang Ups
2 Alarms
Petit Larceny
Civil Matter
Malicious Mischief
Illegally Parked Car
3 Auto Burglaries – Access Road

26 Traffic Citations
5 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Wreck)
Domestic Violence

Samantha Albritton – Forgery
On Tuesday May 31, 2016 Investigators of the Oxford Police Department charged Samantha Albritton (29) of Water Valley, MS with Uttering, Forgery (97-21-59). Albritton and her friend cashed unauthorized checks for over $1,000 that belonged to a business without the consent of the holder of the checking account. Her bond was set at $2,500.