OPD responds to underage intoxication, theft over two weeks
The Oxford Police Department also responded to several other instances, including a loose horse, a vehicle fire and open liquor container violations.
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Underage drinking up in final week of Miami classes; OPD leads high-speed chase
The Oxford Police Department issued more citations for underage drinking than in previous weeks at Miami University's classes ended last week. The department also led a high-speed chase starting at the Talawanda bus garage.
Vehicle thefts continue in Oxford
Oxford Police have responded to almost a dozen attempted vehicle thefts and break-ins in the past month. Last week, two cars were stolen and later recovered, and two more were broken into.
Oxford sees an uptick in car thefts in November
An increase in attempted car thefts in Oxford coincided with a national wave of thefts targeting specific car models.
Man pleads not guilty in fatal Milford Township crash
A man is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter after a June accident in Milford Township resulted in one person's death. Leodegario Cruz Ortiz, 22, pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment Aug. 5.