Oxford Police Department

09/06/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day Weekend!
This Labor Day, we want to recognize and thank the hardworking men and women who make a difference in our community every day.
From those who work behind the scenes to those who serve on the front lines, your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment help make our community stronger.
Thank you to everyone who works hard, serves others, and helps make a difference. Your efforts matter, and they do not go unnoticed.
From all of us at the Oxford Police Department, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and well-deserved Labor Day weekend. 🇺🇸
Thank you for all that you do!

Call us if you need us!
256-831-3121

09/01/2026

08/20/2026

🚓 TRAFFIC ALERT

Due to the community pep rally at Zaxby’s, portions of the intersection of Colonial Drive and Jimmy Hinton Drive will be closed or subject to traffic diversions.

Please use caution when traveling through the area, as there will be increased pedestrian traffic.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Tonight's the night! See you there! Oxford Yellow Jackets Athletics 🏈 Oxford High School Pep Rally, Wing Eating Contest & Spirit Night! 🏈

08/15/2026

08/03/2026

Mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges Chili Cook-Off is coming to the Oxford Civic Center on Saturday, August 8, from 1:00–4:00 PM.

Come sample chili prepared by local police and fire departments, vote in the People's Choice competition, enjoy family-friendly activities, and support the Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation.

This event helps support law enforcement agencies throughout Calhoun County while bringing our community together for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition.

Admission includes one sample from each chili entry. We hope you'll join us for this great community event! Learn more at https://ccblueline.org/battle-of-the-badges-chili-challenge/

07/29/2026

Oxford Police Department Makes Arrest in Child Exploitation Investigation.

Following an investigation into cyber tips received from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Oxford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC) arrested Aubrey Jamaal Butler.

Butler is charged with eight counts of electronic solicitation of a child and one count of production of obscene matter of a minor.

He was booked into the Calhoun County Jail and is being held on a $108,000 bond.

This investigation involved the Oxford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, EMACC, the 7th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office Major Crime Unit,the United States Secret Service, the FBI, and the United States Marshals Service.

The case is pending prosecution, and no additional information will be released at this time. The Oxford Police Department remains committed to protecting children and investigating crimes involving the exploitation of minors.

07/28/2026

Please join me in congratulating Officer Jacob Strunk on his graduation from the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy.

Over the past 14 weeks, Officer Strunk has successfully completed the rigorous training required to begin a career in law enforcement, building the foundation of knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to serve our community.

As he begins the next phase of his career, Officer Strunk will enter our Field Training Program, where he will receive hands on instruction and mentorship from experienced officers.

Congratulations, Officer Strunk, on this outstanding accomplishment. We are proud to have you as part of the Oxford Police Department and look forward to your continued success.