OPD handles multiple theft and robbery cases during Thanksgiving week

The Oxford Police Department (OPD) responded to a robbery and theft cases, as well as a couple domestic abuse calls.

OPD handles multiple theft and robbery cases during Thanksgiving week
The Oxford Police Department handled multiple theft cases and robberies during Thanksgiving week. Photo by Aidan Cornue.

On Nov. 24 at 1 a.m., Oxford Police Department (OPD) officers responded to a domestic violence report, according to the media report. The victim was transported to the hospital for injuries. Warrants for domestic violence and strangulation will be filed.

At 10:59 a.m., officers reported to Day Estates for a possible robbery. According to the media report, a victim on scene was taken to McCullough-Hyde Hospital.

At 11:11 a.m., an individual came into the police department claiming that someone had created explicit photos of her using AI technology, according to the media report.

At 10:27 p.m., OPD responded to a fire at a structure on 521 Beech St., according to the media report.

On Nov. 26 at 10:02 a.m., a resident on Collins Street was awoken by a wine bottle being thrown through a ground floor window, according to the media report.

At 12:55 p.m., an OPD officer met with a construction supervisor at a job site regarding a piece of equipment that was stolen in the last two days, according to the media report.

At 4:10 p.m., the owners of Red Ox drive-thru met with officers to report several instances of misuse of credit cards at their business during the last few months, according to the media report.

At 10:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to a 911 hang-up call that was classified as a medical emergency due to prior history, according to the media report. After officers forced entry into the residence, the caller was found deceased. 

On Nov. 27 at 3:03 a.m., a male was assaulted on the outdoor patio of The Woods Bar, according to the media report.

At 7:09 p.m., officers responded to an overdose in an apartment complex, according to the media report.

On Nov. 29 at 12:22 a.m., an officer conducted a vacation home check and observed that a window screen had been pushed up and hand prints were left behind on the window, according to the media report. There are no suspects at this time, but the incident is under investigation.

On Nov. 30 at 5:31 p.m., a female reported that a package had been stolen off her porch the day prior, according to the media report. An investigation is ongoing.