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.
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OPD issues multiple DUI charges, responds for two suicidal individuals
Oxford police issued citations to multiple drivers operating vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol last week.
Oxford welcomes newly promoted police sergeant
Last week, Anthony Jones, Jr. was sworn in as Oxford's newest police sergeant. He began his career at OPD in 2017 and most recently served on a countywide task force focused on drug enforcement.
Teacher placed on leave following student drug citation
A teacher at Talawanda Middle School is on administrative leave after being referenced in a citation issued to two students for juvenile marijuana possession.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Oxford
As dispensaries across the state opened their doors Aug. 6, it was to customers legally buying recreational marijuana for the first time. Oxford's two dispensaries have both officially begun selling products for recreational use.