Halloween weekend brings multiple assaults to Oxford

Between Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, police officers responded to 23 different incidents, according to an Oxford Police Department report.

On Oct. 27 at 4:21 p.m., in the 500 block of S. Locust St., police were dispatched for a wellness check on a potentially unresponsive male. He was found to be intoxicated. They transported him to the hospital and cited him for disorderly conduct and an open liquor container.

One minute later, at 4:22 p.m., in the 110 block of N. College Ave., police responded to a call about an unknown man attempting to break into a residential unit earlier that morning. A report was taken.

On Oct. 29 at 1:36 p.m., a male walked into the police department lobby to report that he found his stolen DSLR camera listed for sale on Facebook. The suspect was identified, arrested and charged with theft.

On Oct. 30 at 1:09 p.m., in the 180 block of Hilltop Road, officers and animal patrol responded to a severely injured deer. Police assisted in euthanizing the animal. A report was filed.

Later that day, at 11:52 p.m., in the 120 block of E. High St., officers responded to a report of two males attempting to gain access to an occupied Uber. The driver pepper sprayed the men. No further details have been provided at this time.

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On Nov. 1 at 1:46 a.m., in the 5200 block of College Corner Pike, officers were dispatched to domestic violence in progress. Upon arrival, a male became combative and threatened the officers. He was arrested and transported to Butler County Jail.

Two minutes later, at 1:48 a.m., in the 110 block of N. Poplar St., officers responded to a report of an assault of a female at The Woods bar. She reported that an unknown object had been thrown at her on the dance floor, causing her head to bleed. No further details have been provided.

Later that morning, at 3:03 a.m., in the 600 block of S. Locust St., officers responded to a male passed out at the wheel in a McDonald’s drive-thru. The male was taken out of the car by EMS, and after evaluation, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol.

That same day, at 11:16 p.m., at the intersection of East Walnut Street and South Poplar Street, officers performed a pedestrian stop. The male fled on foot and, after a short chase, was placed into custody. He was found to be underage and cited accordingly.

On Nov. 2 at 12:10 a.m., in the 210 block of W. Vine St., officers responded to a call of an unconscious male in an alley. He was transported to the hospital and cited for underage consumption and disorderly conduct.

That same morning, at 1:52 a.m., in the 40 block of East Park Place, officers were dispatched for a fight. When the officers arrived, they encountered a man who had been punched in the face. The suspects’ identities are currently unknown.

Later, at 2:47 a.m., in the 10 block of N. Poplar St., officers were approached by a male who said he had been assaulted by an unknown person outside of The Wood’s bar. A report was taken, and the investigation is ongoing.

Then, at 11:26 a.m., in the 110 block of E. High St., a female filed a report online saying that she had lost her wallet in Uptown and that there were several unauthorized charges on her debit card. A report was taken.

smith854@miamioh.edu