Numerous driving violations include drunken scooter crash

Between Sept. 23 and Sept. 30, Oxford police responded to 17 incidents, according to the Oxford Police Department’s (OPD) reports.

On Sept. 23 at 12:24 a.m., in the 200 block of E. Church St., a male reported that as he was coming home from a Uptown restaurant, an unknown man assaulted him and his friend.

At 11:48 a.m. on Sept. 23, in the 200 block of N. College Ave., a victim reported that while he was at his girlfriend’s apartment, someone entered his locked vehicle that was parked behind the apartment and stole items from the vehicle. There are no suspects at this time.

Later that same day at 6:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to a crash at the intersection of East Chestnut Street and Oxford Millville Road. Officers found at the scene that one of the drivers was under the influence and they were arrested for OVI.

On Sept. 25 at 1:36 p.m., in the 100 block of S. Locust St., two suspects were involved in a car crash. The two lied to the police about who had been driving the vehicle to conceal that the driver had been driving on a suspended license. Both were issued traffic citations and charged with obstructing official business.

At 12:05 a.m. on Sept. 26, in the 30 block of E. High St., officers were dispatched Uptown for an intoxicated female. Officers found her unable to care for herself and to be under 21 years of age. She was taken to the hospital and charged with disorderly conduct, underage drinking and possession of a fake ID.

On Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m., in the 400 block of E. Withrow St., officers met with the residence of a fraternity house in reference to a rock being thrown through the ground floor window of his house. He had a video of a possible suspect, who eventually went to OPD for an interview and was ultimately arrested, processed and taken to Butler County Jail.

Later that same day at 6:24 p.m., at the intersection of North Main Street and East Church Street, a male was reportedly recklessly driving through Uptown on a scooter. The individual was almost involved in a crash as he went through the intersection. The male on the scooter became angry, threw his scooter into the street and approached the vehicle. He allegedly threatened to kill the driver and then punched the driver side window.

At 2:13 a.m.on Sept. 28, in the 100 block of E. Walnut St., an intoxicated male walked into a residence through an unlocked door. The male started to make threats and the resident quickly left. The male left the residence two minutes later and was located by officers in the same block. He was confirmed as the suspect from Ring footage and was transported to Butler County Jail for burglary, underage drinking and prohibitions.

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