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Despite high-profile cases, criminal incidents are down in Oxford

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.
Sean Scott May 12, 2025
Suspect apprehended in Oxford apartment barricade situation

Suspect apprehended in Oxford apartment barricade situation

Police took a suspect into custody after an hours-long standoff in which a man had barricaded himself in a former girlfriend's apartment, Oxford's Chief of Police confirmed.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025
First responders stand outside an ambulance after a man was loaded in on a stretcher and handcuffs. Photo by Taylor Stumbaugh

Major police presence in Oxford for 'active event' April 15

A strong police presence is responding to an "active event" at an apartment complex near Locust and High Street in Oxford.
Sean Scott Apr 15, 2025

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