Man gets multiple charges for abuse of harmful intoxicants; OPD fields theft reports
The Oxford Police Department issued multiple charges for abusing harmful intoxicants to a man found unconscious in a parking lot two days in a row last week.
Crime
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.
OPD responds to morning DUI, multiple thefts
Oxford police handled two calls for people driving under the influence last week, in addition to several incidents of theft.
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.
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.