OPD responds to hostage situation
Several property damage reports were also received by officers.
The Oxford Police Department (OPD) responded to a hostage situation and several property damage reports between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
On Oct. 26, just before 1:30 p.m., officers met with an individual about a fraud report, according to the OPD media report.
On Oct. 28, just before 11:30 p.m., a driver was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a “white powdery substance,” according to the OPD media report.
From Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 16 separate individuals were charged with alcohol-related offenses, including underage consumption of alcohol or open container violations, according to the OPD media report. Of these individuals, four had fictitious identification, one was arrested for driving while under the influence and one was arrested for burglary.
Additionally, two underage and intoxicated males were charged for climbing onto the roof of McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital.
On Oct. 29, just after 1 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle with a cracked windshield and covered in various condiments and deli at Level 27 Apartments, according to the OPD media report. Several other vehicles in the parking lot were similarly vandalized, according to the incident report.
On Oct. 29, just after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a reported hostage situation in the 600 block of South College Avenue, according to the OPD media report. Butler County Regional SWAT was also called to the scene. The hostage was rescued, and the suspect was found deceased inside the apartment.
On Oct. 30, just before 8:30 p.m., an unknown person vandalized a section of fencing at a residence in the 0 block of University Avenue, according to the OPD media report.
On Oct. 30, just after 8:30 p.m., an unknown person damaged the back door of a residence in the 300 block of East Vine Street, according to the OPD media report.
On Oct. 31, just after 10:30 a.m., officers received a shoplifting report from Walmart, according to the OPD media report. Evidence was collected and a suspect was also identified.
Also during the week, OPD responded to various fights and warrant arrests.
