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Oxford Police cruiser

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.
Taylor Powers Jun 4, 2025
OPD issues multiple DUI charges, responds for two suicidal individuals

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.
Sean Scott May 22, 2025
Oxford welcomes newly promoted police sergeant

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.
Sean Scott May 15, 2025
Entrance to Talawanda Middle School

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.
Sean Scott Nov 19, 2024
A woman holds orange edibles in a circular metal container

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.
Taylor Stumbaugh Aug 8, 2024

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