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Cleveland man charged with felonies by OPD
On Oct. 1, the Oxford Police Department responded to a disturbance call in the 600 block of McElroy Drive. After an investigation, officers detained Demonte Cox, 44, of Cleveland. Cox was arrested and charged with domestic violence — aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a felon. Cox’s bond is set by a Municipal […] The post Cleveland man charged with felonies by OPD appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mound Bayou Man Dies from Stab Wounds
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, a thirty five year old man died from a stab wound at 416 Martin Luther King Drive. According to a press release from Bolivar County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 5:30 a.m. on the 26th, Sheriff deputies from Bolivar County were dispatched to Apartment 1734 at 416 Martin Luther King Drive. They reported to the scene regarding a call that reported a stabbing.
Inmate Who Escaped Custody Earlier This Month Found Dead in MDOC Custody
An inmate who briefly escaped from custody on September 11th, 2024, has been found deceased while in Mississippi Department of Corrections custody. Ryan Burks, age 39, has been confirmed as deceased by a spokesperson by Mississippi Department of Corrections.