Police respond to anti-LGBTQ activist on Talawanda property
A man with a megaphone made inflammatory statements on Talawanda High School property as students arrived to school Tuesday morning. OPD warned him against trespassing.
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Assault outside Brick Street Bar leads to criminal charges
An assault Sept. 7 has led to charges for two suspects, including a felony count for strangulation. The assault occurred outside Brick Street Bar.
Underage drinking citations spike as students return to campus
Oxford Police issued nine citations for underage during the weekend leading up to Miami University's first day of class. Miami Police also recorded nearly a dozen alcohol violations in the previous week, in addition to other incidents.
Oxford police respond to increased calls for suicidal thoughts; when to call in wellness checks for loved ones
Oxford police responded to more calls to assist people struggling with suicidal thoughts than normal in late July and early August. While the increase was just an anomaly, an expert says it's important to check in on friends.
Oxford Township to apply for grant for new computers and security cameras for police
The Oxford Township Trustees agreed to submit a grant application for new computers and security cameras for the police department.
Two years after hiring, OPD’s social worker is changing the department’s approach to policing
After national protests and calls for police reform in 2020, Oxford opted to create a new social services liaison position in its police department. In the two years since getting hired to create the position, Ashlea Sleiman has put a new focus on follow-up and providing access to resources.
Oxford man charged with felony after series of early-morning calls to OPD
An Oxford man is facing felony charges after he repeatedly called the Oxford Police Department early in the morning on July 13. The man used derogatory terms and language to describe an officer and a dispatcher.