On January 24, 2023 the Oxford Police received a complaint on station from a victim who stated that she was assaulted the prior evening. After further investigation, Fernando Bernal-Tapia, 24, of Oxford was taken into custody at his residence for the assault. Bernal-Tapia was transported to the Oxford Police Station where he was processed and transported by Constables to the Chester County Prison Central Booking.
Bernal-Tapia was arraigned and released after posting a 10% / $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled at the Oxford District Court.