Public urination, two fake IDs and a police pursuit: Oxford’s crime report

Between Sept. 8 and Sept. 15, officers responded to 19 different incidents, according to Oxford Police Department reports.

On Sept. 8 at 1:13 p.m., in the 300 block of S. Locust St., police responded to a threat of physical violence at a grocery store over a parking spot. A report was taken, but no charges have been pressed at this time.

Later that day, at 6:40 p.m., in the 600 block of S. Locust St., officers were called to investigate a runaway spotted in the area. Officers located the individual and another teen who was also found to be a runaway. One was released to their parent, while the other had warrants and was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.

On Sept. 9 at 4:43 p.m., in the 5200 block of College Corner Pike, officers spotted a vehicle with a stolen plate. After stopping the suspect, officers confirmed the license plate had been stolen. The man was arrested for receiving stolen property and transported to Butler County Jail.

On Sept. 11 at 2:35 p.m., in the 300 block of Tallawanda Road, officers responded to a report of two fraternities engaging in disorderly conduct, resulting in a shattered window. A report was taken.

On Sept. 12 at 9:55 p.m., at the intersection of East High Street and South Poplar Street, officers observed two males walking with open alcohol containers. After stopping the men, the officers discovered they were underage and in possession of multiple fake IDs. The men were cited and released.

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Later that day, at 11:55 p.m., officers responded to McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital to report an assault that had occurred earlier that night in the 30 block of E. High St. The investigation is ongoing.

On Sept. 13 at 1:56 a.m., at the intersection of North Poplar Street and East Church Street, officers observed a male urinating on a church. After officers approached the male, he fled from the scene and officers pursued him on foot. After stopping him, officers found him to be underage and in possession of two fake IDs. Officers transported him to Butler County Jail.

That same day, at 10:47 p.m., in the 300 block of S. Locust St., officers responded to a shoplifting in progress. Officers located and arrested the suspect, who had an active warrant. After securing his car, officers observed drug paraphernalia and cited him accordingly. The suspect was transported to Butler County Jail.

Later that day, at 11:37 p.m., in the 600 block of S. Main St., officers and EMS responded to a male passed out in someone’s yard. He woke up during the medical evaluation and was transported to the hospital.

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