March 2017 – Crime Report – The Local Voice

March 29, 2017

Reports:
3 Alarm
1 Welfare Concern
2 Recovered Property
3 Suspicious Person
1 Code Violation
1 Identity Theft
2 Petit Larceny
3 Reported DUI
3 Ambulance Assist
3 Suspicious Activity
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 911 Hang-Up

7 Motor Vehicle Collisions
32 Traffic Citations

Arrest:
Careless Driving and DUI
Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

David Blackburn (38 of Oxford, Miss.)

On 3/27/17 Investigators with the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on David Blackburn (38 of Oxford) for felony malicious mischief. Blackburn is accused of having a sign removed and destroyed near the Oxford Commons that did not belong to him. The owner of the sign signed charges on Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn turned himself in and his bond was set at $1,500.00.

March 28, 2017

Reports:
5 Welfare Concern
1 Suspicious Person
1 Counterfeit Currency
6 Alarm
2 Domestic (Disturbance)
4 Disturbing the Peace
1 Motorist Assist
1 Petit Larceny
2 Recovered Property
1 911 Hang-Up
2 Malicious Mischief
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Civil Matter

11 Motor Vehicle Collisions
29 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Seatbelt Violation and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Open Container
Careless Driving and DUI
No Tag, No Driving License, No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI

March 27, 2017

Reports:
9 Alarm
3 Petit Larceny
5 Improper Parking
3 Malicious Mischief
7 Suspicious Activity
1 Motorist Assist
1 Civil Matter
32 Disturbing the Peace
1 Scam
5 Reported DUI
1 Welfare Concern
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Domestic (Disturbance)
2 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Harassing Phone Call
3 Reports of Lost Property
2 Animal Complaint
2 Simple Assault
1 911 hang-up
2 Code Violation (garbage)
1 False Pretense
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Embezzlement

17 Motor Vehicle Collisions
80 Traffic Citations

Arrest:
Expired Tag and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding and Possession of a Fake ID
Seatbelt Violation, Suspended Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Open Container
3 Public Drunk
2 Warrant Served
Speeding and DUI
Simple Assault
2 Possession of a Fake ID
Possession of a Fake ID and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Improper Equipment (One Head Light) and Warrant Served

Blake Robert Boyd (21) of Mandeville, Louisiana

On March 23, 2017 investigators of the Oxford Police Department served an arrest warrant on Blake Robert Boyd (21) of Mandeville, Louisiana for one count of Burglary of a Dwelling. On March 22, 2017 the victim reported to the Oxford Police Department that Boyd broke into her apartment on March 21, 2017 and took away food, a duffle bag, and a journal. The victim then stated Boyd burned her journal and placed three pages on the windshield her car. Boyd was booked and his bond was set at $10,000.00.

March 24, 2017

Reports:
8 Alarm
1 911 hang-up
4 Disturbing the Peace
1 Motorist Assist
5 Improper Parking
1 Civil Matter
1 Other Agency Assist
2 Reported DUI
1 Petit Larceny
1 Animal Complaint
7 Suspicious Activity
1 Harassing Phone Call
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Recovered Property
1 Suspicious Person

11 Motor Vehicle Collisions
30 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Careless Driving and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shoplifting
Simple Assault
No Tag, No Driving License and No Proof of Liability Insurance
2 Public Drunk
Ran Red Light, Possession of a Schedule IV Drug and DUI
Failure to Yield and DUI
Improper Equipment and Possession of a Fake ID

Ricky Patterson, 22 of Corinth, MS

On January 28, 2017 a male entered Wal-Mart and stole $5,648 worth of Home Security System merchandise. A warrant was issued for him and on February 21, 2017 Ricky Patterson, 22 of Corinth, MS was arrested in Hernando, MS. He was brought back to Oxford, MS and given a bond of $5,000. He has been charged with Shoplifting.

March 23, 2017

Reports:
3 Disturbing the Peace
2 Suspicious Vehicle
1 911 Hang-Up
1 Malicious Mischief
Burglary of a Residence (off of Anderson Rd)
1 Simple Assault
1 Reported DUI
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Welfare Concern
1 Alarm

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
38 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
No Driving License, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Warrant Served
2 Shoplifting
Careless Driving and DUI

March 22, 2017

Reports:
3 Alarm
3 Welfare Concern
3 Motorist Assist
2 Petit Larceny
1 Vehicle Burglary (off of Price St)
1 Suspicious Person
1 Disturbing the Peace
2 911 hang-up
1 False Pretense
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Recovered Property
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Malicious Mischief

9 Motor Vehicle Collisions
22 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
No Driving License, No Proof of Liability Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Warrant Served
Warrant Served
4 Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Improper Equipment (one head light) and DUI
Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI
Switched Tag and Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle
Seatbelt Violation, Careless Driving and DUI

March 21, 2017

Reports:
1 Reported DUI
2 Animal Complaint
1 Alarm
1 911 hang-up
1 Civil Matter
1 Malicious Mischief
6 Suspicious Activity
2 Disturbing the Peace
3 Petit Larceny

8 Motor Vehicle Collisions
23 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
No Driving License and No Proof of Liability Insurance
No Driving License
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (post arrest)
Expired Tag, No Proof of Liability Insurance, Suspended Driving License and Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
Noise Violation and Possession of a Fake ID

Carl Justice 29 of Water Valley, MS

On March 17, 2017, officers with the Oxford Police Department attempted to stop a silver Ford Crown Victoria driven by Carl Justice 29 of Water Valley, MS. The vehicle fled from law enforcement when officers attempted to stop him for a seatbelt violation. He fled into the county and was apprehended soon after. Carl Justice was charged with Felony Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle, No seat belt, No Driver’s License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, Reckless Driving and a warrant with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. His bond was set at $5,000.

March 20, 2017

Reports:
14 Alarm
3 Malicious Mischief
7 Welfare Concern
6 Suspicious Person
4 Disturbing the Peace
13 Suspicious Activity
2 Trespassing
2 Reported DUI
1 Shoplifting
3 Ambulance Assist
2 Suspicious Vehicle
4 Improper Parking
1 Petit Larceny
2 Civil Matter
1 Other Agency Assist
1 Motorist Assist

14 Motor Vehicle Collisions
71 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Warrant Served
Ran Red Light, No Driving License, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Warrant Served
Speeding, No Driving License, Resisting Arrest and DUI
Public Drunk
3 DUI
3 Careless Driving and DUI
Seatbelt Violation, No Driving License and Warrant Served
Seatbelt Violation, Driving While License Suspended, No Proof of Liability Insurance, Resisting Arrest and Warrant Served
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Petit Larceny
Disorderly Conduct – Breach of Peace (Business)
Open Container
Public Drunk and Harassing Public Service Animal (horse)
Improper Equipment (one headlight), Careless Driving, No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI

Tevin Belim (24 Calhoun City, MS) and Tyrone Tillman (20 of Coffeeville, MS)

On Friday, March 17, the Oxford Police Department arrested Tevin Belim (24 Calhoun City, MS) and Tyrone Tillman (20 of Coffeeville, MS) for grand larceny. On March 15, 2017, a victim reported her wallet was stolen while she was in Walmart. The victim stated there was a large amount of money and jewelry in her wallet. After looking at video from Walmart, Belim and Tillman were identified as the suspects. They were later arrested and the wallet was found on Highway 9 on the side of the road. Belim was given a bond of $5,000 and Tillman was given a $10,000 bond.

March 17, 2017

Reports:
1 Scam
1 Harassing Phone Call
2 Welfare Concern
3 Alarm
2 Dire Department Assist
1 Improper Parking
2 Shoplifting
1 Petit Larceny
1 Animal Complaint
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Reckless Driving
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Reported DUI
1 Suspicious Person
1 Civil Matter
1 Suspicious Vehicle

2 Motor Vehicle Collisions
20 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Simple Assault
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Expired Tag, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Warrant Served
2 Warrant Served
Malicious Mischief

March 16, 2017

Reports:
4 Alarm
2 Reported DUI
2 Fire Department Assist
1 Trespass
2 Petit Larceny
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Domestic (Disturbance)
3 911 hang-up
2 Welfare Concern
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Animal Complaint
1 False Pretense
1 Counterfeit Currency
1 Malicious Mischief

2 Motor Vehicle Collisions
22 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Improper Equipment (No Headlights) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Driving License and DUI
Speeding and DUI

March 15, 2017

Reports:
7 Alarm
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Petit Larceny
3 Suspicious Activity
1 Joyriding
3 Welfare Concern
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Reported DUI
2 Suspicious Person

2 Motor Vehicle Collisions
50 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Public Drunk
False Identifying Information and Shoplifting
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Improper Equipment (one head light) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

March 14, 2017

Reports:
6 Alarm
1 Malicious Mischief
3 Suspicious Activity
2 Suspicious Person
1 Ambulance Assist
1 911 hang-up
1 Trespassing
1 Reported DUI
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Scam
2 Recovered Property
1 Harassing Phone Call
1 Domestic (Disturbance)

1 Motor Vehicle Collision
16 Traffic Citations

Cory Fulgham (23) of Vicksburg, MS

On Friday, March 10, 2017 investigators with the Oxford Police Department arrested Cory Fulgham (23) of Vicksburg, MS, for armed robbery. Fulgham and another suspect (Grady Bishop) were accused of chasing a man with a knife and cutting the victim’s finger. Fulgham and the other suspect tried to stab the victim in the neck with the knife while kicking him in the head while he was on the ground. The victim stated he had a phone, $940 and cigarettes were stolen from him during the attack. The second suspect, Grady Bishop has an active arrest warrant for Armed Robbery, he is not in custody. Fulgham was booked for Armed Robbery and his bond was set at $15,000.00.

William Jurney

On Friday, March 10, 2017 officers with the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to Mississippi Auto Arms on Van Buren Ave in reference to a shoplifting. The suspect had already left the business but was soon spotted by the patrol lieutenant on shift. The suspect vehicle was stopped and all merchandise totaling over $1,200 was recovered. The driver identified as William Jurney was taken into custody. Jurney was arrested for shoplifting and given a bond of $2,000.

March 13, 2017

Reports:
1 Trespassing
14 Alarm
4 Welfare Concern
4 Malicious Mischief
5 Disturbing the Peace
1 Credit Card Fraud
1 Civil Matter
3 Improper Parking
1 Code Violation
11 Suspicious Activity
2 Petit Larceny
2 Recovered Property
3 Animal Complaint
1 Fire Department Assist
Report of Stolen Motorcycle (off of Harris Drive)
1 911 hang-up
3 Suspicious Person
1 Motorist Assist
1 Domestic (Disturbance)
1 Elderly Assist
1 Simple Assault
2 Reported DUI
2 Harassing Phone Call

13 Motor Vehicle Collisions
61 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Warrant Served
No Driving License
3 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Proof of Liability Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Suspended Driving License (Implied Consent Law)
DUI
3 Public Drunk
Careless Driving, Suspended Driving License (Implied Consent Law) and DUI
Careless Driving, Speeding and DUI
Trespassing
Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle and Public Drunk
Speeding, No Proof of Liability Insurance, Suspended Driving License and Failure to Yield an Emergency Vehicle
Speeding, No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI
False Reporting of a Crime and Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Property Damage
No Driving License and Warrant Served
Shoplifting
Improper Equipment (one head light), Suspended Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Nine Year Old Boy Accidental Death

At approximately 4:25 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2017 officers were dispatched to the Emergency Room at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Dispatch reported that a young boy, Henry Miller 9 years old, had been struck by a moving vehicle and was being transported by his parent’s car to the Emergency Room. Henry had climbed into the driver’s seat and inadvertently put the car in neutral. As the vehicle began to back down the driveway Henry attempted to exit the vehicle, but was unable to escape the wheel’s path. When officers arrived Henry was in critical condition. After an unrelenting effort by the emergency staff, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The accident took place on Whippoorwill Lane, there are no other injuries and no charges pending. The Oxford Police Department would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Miller family. We ask that everyone please respect their privacy during this time.

March 10, 2017

Reports:
8 Alarms
6 Noise Violations
10 Suspicious Activities
Petit Larceny
Welfare Concern
3 Illegally Parked Cars
Disturbance
Motorist Assist
Malicious Mischief

45 Traffic Citations
11 Wrecks

Arrests:
Wrong way on a one way & DUI
Domestic Violence
No Headlights, Fake ID & DUI

Christopher Gann 22, of Nettleton, MS

On Thursday March 9th 2017, Oxford Investigators arrested Christopher Gann 22, of Nettleton, MS. This was a result of Loss Prevention of Walmart signing charges on him after we made a positive ID. The total amount of the items taken from Walmart was $1,835.05. This incident happened on 1/19/2017 and he was pick up in Monroe County and transported to Oxford. Bond was set at $5,000.00.

March 9, 2017

Reports:
1 Other agency Assist
3 Alarm
1 Improper Parking
1 Civil
1 Petit Larceny
1 Suspicious Activity
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Identity Theft
2 Reported DUI
1 Welfare Concern
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Domestic (Disturbance)

7 Motor Vehicle Collisions
40 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Ran Stop Sign and Possession of a Fake ID
Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
3 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI
Possession of a Fake ID and Minor in Possession of Alcohol
No Driving License

March 8, 2017

Reports:
5 Alarm
4 Suspicious Activity
1 Counterfeit Currency
1 Code Violation
2 911 hang-up
1 Credit Card Fraud
1 Fire Department Assist
1 Reported DUI
2 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Harassing Phone Call

6 Motor Vehicle Collisions
48 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Warrant Served
Shoplifting
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding, Expired Tag and DUI

March 7, 2017

Reports:
1 Fire Department Assist
3 Welfare Concern
4 Suspicious Activity
1 Elderly Assist
1 Ambulance Assist
8 Disturbing the Peace
1 Reported DUI
1 Vehicle Burglary
1 Stalking
1 Civil Matter
4 Alarm
2 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Petit Larceny
1 Counterfeit Currency

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
20 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule III Drug
Shoplifting
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Tony L. Jones 40, of Oxford

On Friday March 3, 2017, Oxford Investigators arrested Tony L. Jones 40, of Oxford. The victim stated that she was walking home on Jackson Avenue when she was approach by a male subject that offered her a ride home. The victim stated the next thing she remembers is that she was inside a house and Jones was attempting to sexually assault her. She stated that Jones wedged a baseball bat against the door where she could not get out. The victim started yelling and pushing Jones off her. When she got up she removed the bat and ran outside. Once outside she took a picture of Jones vehicle and tag number before she left the residence. She contacted us and was able to identify Jones in a lineup as being the man who tried to assault her. Jones was arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault and bond was set at $25,000.00.

March 6, 2017

Reports:
12 Improper Parking
11 Suspicious Activity
2 Motorist Assist
10 Alarm
4 Suspicious Vehicle
11 Disturbing the Peace
4 Reported DUI
1 Trespassing
2 Ambulance Assist
2 Welfare Concern
6 Suspicious Person
4 Fire Department Assist
3 Malicious Mischief
2 Domestic (Disturbance)
2 911 hang-up
2 Civil Matter
2 Vehicle Burglary (2000 Blk of University Ave)
3 Animal Complaint
1 Scam

20 Motor Vehicle Collisions
59 Traffic Citations

Arrest:
Speeding and DUI
False Identifying Information and Public Drunk
Seatbelt Violation and DUI
False Identifying Information and Warrant Served
False Identifying Information, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Warrant Served
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Warrant Served
Seatbelt Violation, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI (wreck)
Ran Red Light, Suspended Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Littering
No Headlights, Child Endangerment and DUI
Public Drunk
Littering and Public Drunk
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Rashaun Weekly (20 of Charleston, MS)

At approximately 2:55 PM officers responded to The Gather Apartment Complex on Hathorn Road for gun shots being fired in the area. When officers arrived at the complex they spoke with two witnesses. The witnesses saw the shooting and was able to give information on the shooter. After speaking with witnesses officers checked the area and found 10 fired shell casings in the parking lot. Officers then made contact with Rashaun Weekly (20 of Charleston, MS). Weekley, a resident at the complex, was identified by witnesses as the shooter. He was taken into custody at the complex, charges are pending and no bond has been set at this time. The weapon was recovered and, at this time, there are no reported injuries. The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information please call investigators at 662-232-2400 or CrimeStoppers at 662-234-8477.

***Updated Release***

Weekly was charged today with Aggravated Assault and Possession of Stolen Firearm. The weapon used came back to a burglary in Tallahatchie County, the weapon was an AR-10 rifle. The weapon was released back to Tallahatchie County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $5,000.

March 3, 2017

Reports:
Reported DUI
3 Alarm
1 Larceny
1 911 hang-up
Burglary of a Residence (Old Sardis Road)
1 Scam
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Welfare Concern
1 Malicious Mischief
3 Disturbing the Peace
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Harassing Phone Call
1 Report of Lost Property
Burglary of a Residence (2000 Block of Old Taylor Rd)

12 Motor Vehicle Collisions
17 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Disorderly Conduct – Failure To Comply
Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
6 Public Drunk
Careless Driving and DUI

Aleric Birge (20) of Southaven. MS

On 2/28/17 officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to the Cove Apartments for a report of Domestic Violence. Upon arrival officers discovered that the victim had sustained injuries to her head and neck. The victim stated that her ex-boyfriend, identified as Aleric Birge (20) of Southaven, strangled her during the altercation and there were injuries consistent with her statement. On 3/1/17 Investigators arrested Birge for Domestic Violence-Aggravated Assault, he was given a $5,000 bond.

March 2, 2017

Reports:
3 Suspicious Activities
4 Illegally Parked Cars
2 Ambulance Assists
3 Welfare Concerns
3 Disturbances
3 Alarms
Petit Larcenies
Harassment
Simple Assault
Credit Card Fraud
2 Civil Matters
Reported DUI Driver

45 Traffic Citations
6 Wrecks

Arrests:
Public Intoxication
DUI
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Shoplifting
No Tag & DUI

March 1, 2017

Reports:
1 Suspicious Person:
2 Reported DUI
4 Disturbing the Peace
1 Identity Theft
1 Harassing Phone Call
4 Suspicious Activity
3 Alarm
2 Scam
1 Petit Larceny
1 Civil Matter
1 Report of Recovered Property
1 Trespassing
2 Welfare Concern
Burglary of a Residence (off of Molly Barr Rd)
1 Domestic Violence

9 Motor Vehicle Collisions
26 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Speeding, No Proof of Liability Insurance, No Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Possession of a Fake ID and Public Drunk
2 Public Drunk