November 2016 – Crime Report

November 30, 2016

Reports:
Auto Burglary (Anderson Rd)
5 Alarm
2 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Report of Lost Property
1 Reported DUI
1 Code Violation
1 Embezzlement
1 911 hang-up
1 Harassing Phone Call
1 Petit Larceny
Auto Burglary (Frontage Rd)
2 Suspicious Person
2 Domestic Disturbance
2 Motorist Assist
Burglary of Building (Jackson Ave West)
1 Shoplifting
2 Welfare Concern
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Suspicious Activity

8 Motor Vehicle Collisions
5 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
Warrant Served
Public Drunk
Possession of a Fake ID and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Simple Assault

Joseph Kelly of Jackson, MS

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 investigators of the Oxford Police Department charged Joseph Kelly (33) of Jackson, MS with one count of Weapon Possession by Felon. Joseph Kelly was accused of stealing a firearm from his boyfriend. When officers arrived, Joseph Kelly was caught with a firearm in his front pants pocket. Joseph was previous convicted of a felony therefore could not possess a firearm. Joseph Kelly was booked and his bond was set at $10,000.00. Joseph Kelly has a hold placed on him by his Federal Probation Officer

November 29, 2016

Reports:
6 Alarm
1 Fire Department Assist
2 Welfare Concern
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Petit Larceny
1 Improper Parking
2 Ambulance Assist
3 Suspicious Person
1 Disturbing the Peace
2 Harassing Phone Call

10 Motor Vehicle Collision
15 Traffic Citation

Arrest:
Domestic Violence
Warrant Served
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Morris Tallie 31 of Oxford & Christopher Kirkwood 33 of Oxford

On Saturday November 19^th 2016, Officers stopped Morris Tallie for a traffic violation. Tallie had a passenger with him, Christopher Kirkwood. As officers were talking with them they were notified that each man had an arrest warrant for burglary. After the arrests, a search of the vehicle uncovered items that were reported stolen earlier in the week. Officers took the men to the police department and an investigator was called to interview them. After the interviews it was determined that the two had stolen items from Poplar Heights, Church Street and Murray Street within the city of Oxford. The suspects took investigators to a house on Campground Road where more stolen property was recovered. Almost all of the property has been recovered, the men have been charged and bond was set at $10,000 for Tallie and $20,000 for Kirkwood.

On Friday November 25, 2016 officers responded to Faulkner Flats for suspicious people possibly trying to open car doors. When officers arrived they began walking the complex and made contact with two juveniles. When the officers approached, the juveniles ran on foot. A short foot chase ensued and both were caught. Once in custody stolen items from six auto burglaries were found in their possession. The property was returned to the owners and the juveniles were charged and released to their guardians.

November 28, 2016

Reports:
23 Alarm
7 911 hang-up
16 Disturbing the Peace
3 Fire Department Assist
16 Suspicious Activity
5 Suspicious Person
Vehicle Burglary (off of Belk Blvd)
3 Animal Complaint
4 Suspicious Vehicle
8 Reported DUI
7 Welfare Concern
5 Simple Assault
1 False Pretense
3 Vehicle Burglary (Old Taylor Rd)
2 Motorist Assist
1 Harassing Phone Call
3 Ambulance Assist
Burglary of Residence (Anderson Rd)
1 Shoplifting
4 Civil Matter
8 Improper Parking
3 Reports of Lost Property
1 Counterfeit Currency
1 Code Violation
3 Malicious Mischief
1 Domestic Disturbance

27 Motor Vehicle Collisions
87 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Speeding and DUI
Warrant Served
Seatbelt Violation, Driving While License Suspended, Switched Tag and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
17 Public Drunk
Public Drunk, Malicious Mischief and Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
Careless Driving, No Driving License and DUI
Speeding, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI
Public Drunk and Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Public Drunk and Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
5 Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply
Careless Driving and DUI
Ran Stop Sign, Expired Tag and DUI

November 23, 2016

Reports:
3 Alarm
Vehicle Burglary (Anderson Rd)
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Recovered Property
1 Motorist Assist
1 Suspicious Vehicle
Motor Vehicle Theft (Motorcycle)
3 Welfare Concern
1 Civil Matter
1 Suspicious Person
Vehicle Burglary (Old Taylor Rd)
1 Harassing Phone Calls
2 Suspicious Activity
1 Disturbing the Peace

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
44 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
2 Shoplifting
Careless Driving and DUI

November 22, 2016

Reports:
2 911 hang-up
2 Domestic Disturbance
2 Improper Parking
2 Suspicious Activity
3 Alarm
4 Burglary of a Residence (Old Sardis Road)
1 Reported DUI
1 Welfare Concern

4 Motor Vehicle Collisions
17 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Public Drunk

November 21, 2016

Reports:
1 Report of Lost Property
14 Alarm
9 Suspicious Activity
5 Reported DUI
1 Harassment
2 Improper Parking
Burglary of Residence (MLK Dr)
2 Ambulance Assist
2 911 hang-up
2 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Harassing Phone Call
1 Animal Complaint
6 Suspicious Person
1 Civil Matter
3 Fire Department Assist
3 Disturbing the Peace
Vehicle Burglary (Frontage Rd)
Attempted Vehicle Burglary (Frontage Rd)
2 Welfare Concern
3 Motorist Assist
1 Shoplifting
2 Domestic (disturbance)
1 Trespassing
2 Recovered Property
1 Vehicle Burglary (S Lamar)
1 Petit Larceny
1 Report of a Public Drunk
Burglary of a Residence (Murray St)

17 Motor Vehicle Collision
35 Traffic Citation

Arrest:
Shoplifting
Disorderly Conduct – Fail to Comply With Officer
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Public Drunk
Expired Tag, No Driving License and Warrant Served
Domestic Violence – Simple Assault
Warrant Served
Expired Tag, No Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI

November 18, 2016

Reports:
4 Alarm
2 Suspicious Person
1 Domestic Violence
3 Welfare Concern
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Simple Assault
4 Suspicious Activity
2 Report of Lost Property
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Animal Complaint
2 Motorist Assist
1 Ambulance Assist

15 Motor Vehicle Collision
26 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Public Drunk
No Headlights, Failure to Yield, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI
Domestic Violence-Simple Assault
Seatbelt Violation and Driving While License Suspended
Seatbelt Violation, Driving While License Suspended and Warrant Served

November 17, 2016

Reports:
Recovered Property
Lost Property
2 Motorist Assists
4 Suspicious Activities
2 Noise Violations
3 Malicious Mischiefs
3 Grand Larcenies
6 Alarms
2 Disturbances
2 Animal Complaints
3 Illegally Parked Cars
Fire Dept. Assist
Shoplifting
Reported DUI Driver
2 Welfare Concerns

17 Traffic Citations
5 Wrecks

Arrests:
Speeding & DUI
MIP
Noise Violation, No Insurance, Suspended Driver’s License & Warrant Served

November 16, 2016

Reports:
1 Civil Matter
1 Motorist Assist
2 Code Violation
1 Disturbing the Peace
4 Alarm
2 Shoplifting
2 DUI
1 Ambulance Assist
1 911 hang-up
4 Fire Department Assist
1 Suspicious Person
1 Recovered Property
1 Improper Parking
1 Report of Lost Property

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
34 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
No Proof of Liability Insurance and DUI (wreck)
Public Drunk and Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Ran Red Light and DUI
Public Drunk
Domestic Violence-Simple Assault
2 DUI
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

November 15, 2016

Reports:
1 Suspicious Activity
6 Alarm
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Reported DUI
2 Suspicious Person
2 Ambulance Assist
1 Motorist Assist
1 Trespassing
2 911 hang-up
2 Welfare Concern
1 Report of Lost Property
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Petit Larceny

5 Motor Vehicle Collisions
18 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
NONE

November 14, 2016

Reports:
12 Alarm
2 Ambulance Assist
3 Domestic Disturbance
8 Welfare Concern
1 Animal Complaint
3 Petit Larceny
2 911 hang-up
2 Malicious Mischief
20 Disturbing the Peace
2 Code Enforcement Violation
6 Suspicious Person
1 Reported DUI
3 Recovered Property
4 Suspicious Activity
1 Report of Lost Property
1 Fire Department Assist
2 Improper Parking
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Simple Assault
2 Motorist Assist
2 Suspicious Vehicle

16 Motor Vehicle Collisions
105 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Ran Red Light and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Possession of a Fake ID
3 Simple Assault
Careless Driving, No Driving License, No Liability Insurance and DUI
Speeding, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI
Malicious Mischief and Public Drunk
Code Enforcement Violation
Malicious Mischief
5 Public Drunk
Speeding, Driving While License Suspended, No Liability Insurance and DUI
Speeding, Ran Stop Sign and Possession of a Fake ID

November 11, 2016

Reports:
2 Suspicious Activities
3 Alarms
Malicious Mischief
Lost Property
2 Code Violations
6 Welfare Concerns
5 Disturbances
Simple Assault
Illegally Parked Car
Grand Larceny
Fire Dept. Assist
Littering
Auto Burglary – 2100 Block of Jackson Avenue
2 Motorist Assists

12 Traffic Citations
8 Wrecks

Arrests:
3 Careless Driving & DUI
2 Possessions of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DUI
Improper Equipment, Suspended Driver’s License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics & DUI
DUI (Wreck)

Armed Robbery – At approximately 10:00 PM October 10, 2016, officers responded to Esplanade Ridge for a reported armed robbery. The victim stated 3 black males entered his home through the back door, one male held him at gunpoint while the other two searched for narcotics and money. The victim reported that narcotics were not in the house but the robbers took his phone (which was recovered by police outside the residence) and $20. Investigators have taken over the case and it is ongoing. No one was injured in the incident, at this time no information is available on possible suspects.

November 10, 2016

Reports:
1 Malicious Mischief
2 Disturbing the Peace
1 Petit Larceny
1 Motorist Assist
1 Animal Complaint
2 Reported DUI
2 Suspicious Vehicle
3 Suspicious Activity
2 Harassing Phone Call
1 911 hang-up
1 Suspicious Person
1 Shoplifting
1 Malicious Mischief
1 Alarm
1 Improper Parking

9 Motor Vehicle Collisions
5 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Excessive Speed and Possession of a Fake ID
Careless Driving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI
2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Driving License
Expired Driving License and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Domestic Violence-Simple Assault
Careless Driving and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant Served

Demarcus Carr – Armed Robbery

On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 investigators of the Oxford Police Department arrested Demarcus Carr (24) of Verona, MS for two counts of Armed Robbery 97-3-79.

Demarcus Carr was accused of Armed Robbery on October 2, 2016 near East Jackson Avenue just east of the Square. Two victims stated they were robbed at gun point as they walked home from the square. Both victims’ cell phones were stolen. Neither victims were injured during the robbery. Investigators were able to track one of the phones to the Verona area. Investigators were able to identify the suspect after meeting with the victims. After a warrant was issued Carr was picked up on a traffic stop near Verona. Carr was booked and his bond was set at $50,000.00 he is also on hold for MDOC for a previous narcotics charge.

Kershena Edwards – Malicious Mischief

On November 1, 2016 investigators of the Oxford Police Department arrested Kershena Edwards (21) of Greenville, MS for one count of felony malicious mischief. On October 30, 2016 Edwards was accused of causing over $5,000.00 worth of damaged to the victim’s car by ramming her vehicle into the victim’s vehicle. Edwards was booked and her bond was set at $2,500.00

November 9, 2016

Reports:
5 Suspicious Person
2 Suspicious Vehicle
4 Disturbing the Peace
2 Petit Larceny
4 Suspicious Activity
1 Reported DUI
1 Alarm
1 911 hang-up

10 Motor Vehicle Collisions
18 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Ran Stop Sign and DUI
Public Drunk
Domestic Violence (Simple Assault)
Warrant Served
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Samuel Lovitt 19 of Hattiesburg, MS and Adam Lopingo 21 of Hattiesburg, MS – Burglary

On November 6, 2016, officers with the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to Grandma Slackers on Jackson Ave for a burglary. The suspect entered the building through a window. After taking the initial report and leaving the scene, a white male came to the store with cuts and blood on his shorts. The shop owner called for the police to return and the male who was identified as Samuel Lovitt was taken to the Oxford Police Department for questioning. Investigators were able to determine that Lovitt and Adam Lopingo broke into the business. Both were arrested and given a bond of $10,000. All of the stolen merchandise, glass pipes and bowls valued at $1,820.00, was destroyed by the suspects.

November 8, 2016

Reports:
3 Malicious Mischief
4 Alarm
3 Suspicious Activity
1 Disturbing the Peace
1 Motorist Assist
2 Welfare Concern
1 Code Violation
1 911 Hang up

6 Motor Vehicle Collisions
20 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Speeding and Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Tamara Stewart – Shoplifting

On Sunday 6th of November, 2016, Oxford Police Officers arrested Tamara Stewart 41, of Clarksdale, Ms. This was a result of Loss Prevention of Walmart calling the Police Department advising that the subject was inside of Walmart taking multiple items off the shelf and putting them inside of garbage cans throughout the store. Oxford Police Officers were waiting outside the store when the subject exited with the stolen items. Bond was set $2,500.00.

Demitrius Conner – Shoplifting

On Sunday 6th of November, 2016, Oxford Police Officers arrested Demitrius Conner 42, of Clarksdale, Ms. This was a result of Loss Prevention of Walmart calling the Police Department advising that the subject was inside of Walmart taking multiple items off the shelf and putting them inside of garbage cans throughout the store. Oxford Police Officers were waiting outside the store when the subject exited the store with the stolen items. Bond was set $2,500.00.

Nijah Fields – Credit Card Fraud

On November 1, 2016, a victim of credit card fraud came into the Oxford Police Department. The victim had multiple purchases made from her credit card that was fraudulently used without her permission. The suspect was identified as Nijah Fields, she ran up over $3,000 worth of charges. After she turned herself into the Oxford Police Department she was taken before a Justice Court Judge and a bond of $15,000 was set.

November 7, 2016

Reports:
16 Suspicious Activities
15 Disturbances
11 Alarms
Stalking
3 Welfare Concerns
5 Reported DUI Drivers
3 Burglaries – 2600 Jackson Ave. West, 2400 Anderson Road & 1600 Garfield
3 Animal Complaints
2 Reported Public Intoxicants
Shoplifting
12 Illegally Parked Cars
6 Complaints of Lost Property
Recovered Property
4 Noise Violations
Petit Larceny
2 Simple Assaults
3 Malicious Mischiefs
2 Trespassing
4 911 Hang Ups
2 Motorist Assists
2 Ambulance Assists
Code Violation
2 Civil Matters
6 Fire Dept. Assists

110 Traffic Citations
15 Wrecks

Arrests:
Running a stop sign, Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotics & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Taillights, Suspended Driver’s License & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2 Shopliftings
Speeding, Possession of Marijuana & DUI
14 Public Intoxications
2 Careless Drivers & DUI
Public Intoxication & Fake ID
Possession of Schedule 4 Narcotics & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Careless Driving, No Driver’s License & DUI
DUI
Ran Stop Sign, Speeding & DUI
Careless Driving, Suspended Driver’s License, Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics & DUI
One Headlights & MIP
MIP

November 4, 2016

Reports:
1 Suspicious Vehicle
2 Recovered Property
6 Disturbing the Peace
2 Malicious Mischief
5 Alarm
2 Improper Parking
2 Reported DUI
3 Suspicious Person
1 Harassing Phone Call
1 Petit Larceny
2 Welfare Concern

9 Motor Vehicle Collisions
7 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
3 Public Drunk
2 DUI (wrecks)
Public Drunk and Possession of a Fake ID
Expired Tag, No Proof of Liability Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Schedule 4 Drug
2 Careless Driving and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

November 3, 2016

Reports:
Simple Assault
5 Alarms
3 Motorist Assists
5 Suspicious Activities
3 Disturbances
4 Welfare Concerns
Lost Property
Harassing Phone Calls
Shoplifting
Civil Matter
Scam
Ambulance Assist
911 Hang Up
Petit Larceny
Reported DUI
Illegally Parked Car
Code Violation
Animal Complaint

11 Traffic Citations
10 Wrecks

Arrests:
Possession of Schedule 1 Narcotics
Public Intoxication

Bryanna Hyde – Credit Card Fraud

On Tuesday November 1st 2016, Oxford Police Investigators arrested Bryanna Hyde 21, of Cullman, Al. On 3/27/2016 she was in Walmart using a stolen credit card from a Burglary that happened in Tupelo, earlier that day. Tupelo Investigators contacted Oxford Investigators and stated they had the suspect in jail in Tupelo and they had Burglary and Credit Card Fraud chargers on her. Oxford Investigators obtained video footage from Walmart and sent it to the Tupelo Investigators and made a positive ID on her. She has been in jail since the incident in Tupelo and was released on 11/1/2016 and Oxford Police went and transported her to Oxford on 11/1/2016. We charged her with one count of credit card fraud and her bond was set at $500.00

November 2, 2016

Reports:
2 Disturbing the Peace
5 Alarm
1 Suspicious Activity
1 Domestic Disturbance
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Simple Assault
1 911 hang-up
1 Identity Theft
1 Lost Property
1 Ambulance Assist
1 Petit Larceny
1 Suspicious Person
3 Malicious Mischief
1 Recovered Property
1 Improper Parking
1 Code Violation

4 Motor Vehicle Collisions
16 Traffic Citations

Arrests:
Careless Driving, Suspended Driving License, No Proof of Liability Insurance, Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle and DUI
Careless Driving, No Proof of Liability Insurance and Warrant Served
Improper Equipment, No Tag and Suspended Driving License

November 1, 2016

Reports:
6 Alarm
8 Disturbing the Peace
4 Suspicious Activity
4 Suspicious Person
2 Malicious Mischief
1 Welfare Concern
2 Harassing Phone Call
2 Domestic Disturbance
1 Recovered Property
1 Report of Lost Property
1 Fire Department Assist
3 Counterfeit Currency
1 Suspicious Vehicle
1 Motorist Assist