Hanover Township altercation leads to felony charges
A man is facing two felony charges following an altercation in McGonigle. One of the victims he is accused of assaulting also picked up a felony charge for spitting on a deputy.
Crime
Underage drinking up in final week of Miami classes; OPD leads high-speed chase
The Oxford Police Department issued more citations for underage drinking than in previous weeks at Miami University's classes ended last week. The department also led a high-speed chase starting at the Talawanda bus garage.
Despite high-profile cases, criminal incidents are down in Oxford
From a bomb squad operation to a barricade situation, first responders had a busy April in Oxford. Despite high-profile cases, though, non-traffic incidents are at a five-year low.
Oxford sees multiple break-ins, thefts and arrests
The Oxford Police Department fielded multiple theft reports and made arrests for people with active warrants last week.
Talawanda administrator on leave after 'complaint of inappropriate conduct'
A Talawanda administrator has been placed on leave following an allegation of misconduct. The district did not identify the administrator in a press release regarding the incident.
OPD responds to aggravated menacing incident; ODNR reports Reily Township hunting and fishing violations
Oxford police responded to multiple reports of theft plus aggravated menacing and assault last week, and three men in Reily Township were cited for hunting and fishing violations.
Man arrested in Oxford for alleged Indiana murder
A man was arrested in Oxford after Jefferson County, Indiana law enforcement identified him as a primary suspect in a murder which occurred earlier this month.