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Arrests

Fewer arrests and citations issued in Oxford than past years, 2025 data shows

Fewer arrests and citations issued in Oxford than past years, 2025 data shows

Despite the decline in arrests and citations, Jones said the year has been busy, particularly with two drug raids that occurred in May, both of which resulted in arrests.
Shannon Mahoney Jun 9, 2026
OPD handles various incidents during final week of May

OPD handles various incidents during final week of May

The Oxford Police Department also recovered containers with unknown substances and arrested a driver for operating a vehicle impaired.
Briefs Jun 5, 2026
A Oxford Police Department car sits parked on High Street

OPD responds to multiple theft reports; one woman scammed out of nearly $4,000

The Oxford Police Department received multiple reports of theft, including stolen wallets, purses and packages.
Taylor Powers Jul 4, 2025
OPD shares racial data in annual report

OPD shares racial data in annual report

Arrests and citations in Oxford hit a six-year low in 2024 as the racial breakdown of police interactions continued to change, Police Chief John Jones shared in an annual data report.
Sean Scott May 30, 2025

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