Lafayette County Sheriff's Office

Traffic Accident

Hwy 6 E near CR 273 in the west bound lane. We have units responding. Please slow down!

Training

Last week we had deputies attend and complete CIT training. Great Job!

SCAM

If you get a call from someone saying they work with Lafayette County Sheriff Department about a warrant and ask for money, do not give it. This is a scam.

SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM

We continue getting reports of people being scammed by someone claiming to be Chief Deputy Scott Mills. WE WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO SEND US MONEY! If someone is claiming that you missed jury duty or have a warrant and that you need to pay, please hang up the phone and call us directly at 662-234-6421. Thank you

Last night, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association. We are thankful for all the association has done for our law enforcement agencies and the community. We continue to look forward to the future.

Thank you to Commissioner Sean Tindell and the sponsors, and a big congratulations to all the award winners.

CR 103

CR 103 is open. Thank you

Road Blocked

CR 103 near CR 104 is currently shut down due to a traffic accident. Please find an alternate route. Thank you!

Shout out to Stonewater for the donuts and to the cutest kiddos that delivered them!

SCAM CALLS ASKING FOR MONEY

PLEASE remember that our office will NEVER call asking for any form of payment for any reason. Scammers are on the rise and very clever! They have spoofed our phone number, using our employee names and even put you call through to another person to make the call seem legit. Warn your neighbors and friends who don't have social media! If you have questions or get a call that you are unsure about, call our office at 662-234-6421.

Road Closed

County road 317 on the Hwy 6 west end is temporarily closed. Please use county road 313 to county road 362 if you need to get to county road 317 at this time. We will advised when the road is opened back up. Thank you for your patience.

Update

Highway 30 is now open. Thank you for your patience.

⚠️Update: The Highway is back open.

Traffic Accident Update

Hwy 30 near Oxford Sand and Gravel will continue to remain closed until further notice.

⚠️Update: The Highway is back open.

Traffic Accident

Hwy 30 is shut down near Oxford Sand and Gravel. If you're headed west bound towards Oxford, Use Lafayette Springs Rd (CR 251) to Hwy 6.

⚠️Update: The Highway is back open.

Traffic Accident

We have a traffic accident at 743 Hwy 30. The highway is shut down. Please find an alternate route. Thank you

🛒 Shop Safely Online This Amazon Prime Day! 🛒

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office wants to ensure you have a safe and secure shopping experience this Amazon Prime Day. Here are some important tips to help you stay protected:

🔒 Be Mindful of Phishing Scam Emails

Never click on suspicious links. Always be cautious of emails that seem out of the ordinary or too good to be true. Never provide personal, banking, or other information to unreliable sources.

🧾 Monitor Your Statements

Regularly check your bank and credit card statements for any unauthorized use or access. Early detection can prevent potential fraud.

🌐 Direct Browsing is Safer

When making online purchases, type the website address directly into your browser window rather than following links from emails. Even if the email looks legitimate, it could contain links designed to steal your personal information.

🚔 Report Scams

If you encounter any suspicious activity or potential scams, report it immediately to your local police department or Sheriff’s Office.
Stay vigilant and enjoy a safe shopping experience this Prime Day!

SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM

We're getting reports of a scammer claiming to be Chief Deputy Scott Mills or Major Alan Wilburn with Lafayette County Sheriff's Dept. No one from this department will call you urging you to pay for a warrant or missed jury duty. We will never ask for money. Most likely they're spoofing our phone number 662-234-6421. If you suspect someone is trying to scam you over the phone, disconnect the call and call us directly. Thank you

We want to thank the State Youth Congress Convention as well as Second Baptist Church for having the Oxford MS Police Department and us this morning to talk to the youth about the dangers of drugs, the importance of staying out of the prison system, and letting us demonstrate how our K-9 units work.

Information

If anyone knows who these puppies belong to on Cr 462, please contact the Sheriff Office at 662-234-6421. Thank you.

Someone made the list.....Merry Christmas, Sheriff East! 🎄

Thanks to Toyo Japanese Sushi Bar & Hibachi for feeding us!