Oxford man arrested in Lafayette County for allegedly using stolen credit card

An Oxford man was arrested on Feb. 12 after the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office said he used a stolen credit card in Lafayette County on Feb. 9. The sheriff's office reported that local law enforcement investigated the alleged fraudulent use of the card and made an arrest in connection with that investigation.

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office opened its inquiry after the Feb. 9 incident, collecting information that led investigators to an Oxford resident. Deputies worked through the subsequent days to verify the card's status and identify the person they allege used it, culminating in the arrest reported on Feb. 12 by county authorities.

Law enforcement officials in Lafayette County handled the matter from initial complaint to arrest, with the sheriff's office coordinating the investigative steps. The sheriff's office described the case as an alleged fraudulent use of a financial instrument and emphasized the arrest was made in connection with that allegation; the office continues to process the incident through its investigative unit.

The arrest on Feb. 12 occurred in the context of ongoing county efforts to address property and financial crimes affecting Oxford and surrounding communities. Lafayette County deputies have in recent months investigated other theft and fraud reports, and this case adds to the county's current enforcement actions focused on protecting residents' financial security.

The individual arrested remains in the custody of Lafayette County authorities as the sheriff's office proceeds with charging decisions and any additional investigative steps. The office stated the matter is under investigation; further details, including any formal charges filed in Lafayette County court, were not released at the time the sheriff's office reported the arrest.