Oxford man arrested for Enticement of a Child to Meet for Sexual Purposes

Published 11:57 am Friday, July 17, 2020

The Oxford Police Department received a report of a possible sexual assault of a minor on Wednesday, July 15.
Through an investigation, the suspect was identified as Melvin Bailey, 23 of Oxford.
Bailey was charged with one count of Enticement of a Child to Meet for Sexual Purposes. He was arrested on Thursday, July 16, and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center.
Bailey is currently out on a previous felony bond and that bond will be revoked. He will be held at the Lafayette County Detention Center.

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