What is considered before posting a Crimewatch arrest and why is there sometimes a delay between the time of the incident and the time you actually post it for the public to read? 

Before sharing a Crimewatch arrest, several factors are carefully considered. These factors aren't unique to a specific case or individual. They include the timing of charges, whether by warrant or summons, the arrest and booking process, arraignment, bail conditions, and various court proceedings like preliminary hearings and trials. Additional considerations may involve waiting for laboratory results, medical reports, mental health evaluations, and completion of programs like drug treatment or anger management courses. Crimewatch aims to raise public awareness of crimes and those who commit them in Oxford Borough. We focus on posting information that's crucial for public safety, excluding traffic and non-traffic offenses unless necessary. For misdemeanor charges, we typically share the defendant's name without a booking photo, unless public awareness is vital, or a warrant has been issued. Felony charges, however, will always include the defendant's name and booking photo. It's essential to remember that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.             Compliance | CRIMEWATCH US

 

What about parking tickets?

Yes, Parking Tickets are necessary to encourage compliance with local ordinances. Certain areas, have parking restrictions such as 15 minutes to 2 hours. Meters must be used Monday through Saturday 8am-8pm. You can pay parking tickets directly at the Borough Hall (First Floor of the parking garage, 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford PA 19363 / 610-932-2500), by mail, or by clicking here. Most parking tickets are $15.00 unless you happen to park illegally in a handicap parking space. If you do not pay your parking ticket within the requested time frame(10 days), late fees accrue which will increase the amount of your ticket. If still not paid, a citation will be issued. If you were issued a parking ticket and wish to dispute it, you must request a hearing before the district justice. 

• Parking on private property is prohibited – generally the owner of the property or business will call us and request the cars be ticketed. 
• When parking your vehicle, the vehicle must be facing the same as traffic flow. If you park your car facing oncoming traffic, you will receive a ticket. 
• Parking in a handicap space – you must have either a license plate with a handicap designation or a placard on your rearview mirror.
• No, the police officer cannot see it on your floor, on your seat, or in your glove compartment. 

Where do I pay a traffic or non-traffic ticket?

Citations – Traffic and Non-Traffic MUST be paid at District Court 15-3-05 located at 305 South Third Street Oxford Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19363 (610)-455-1160

Where do I drop off old and unwanted ammunition and/or weapons?

Weapons may be turned into the Oxford Police Department where they will be entered into evidence and then scheduled to be destroyed.  The police department cannot accept old/unwanted ammunition. We recommend that you contact a local firearms dealer/business for instructions on how to properly dispose of unwanted ammunition.

What does PA law say about electric Scooter Motorized Pedalcycle Motor Scooter Segway e-Bike Bicycles?

PA VEHICLE CODE electric Scooter Motorized Pedalcycle Motor Scooter Segway e-Bike Bicycle § 102 § 102, § 3523(e), § 1714 § 102, § 3525 § 102, § 3581-3583, ... Electric scooters, like electric skateboards and electric unicycles, cannot be legally operated on public roadways.

Click on links below to review full details.

https://www.penndot.pa.gov/.../Low_Speed_FACT_Sheet_2021...

https://www.dmv.pa.gov/.../Titl.../Pages/Motor-Scooters.aspx

What is the Borough's Outdoor Burn law? 

Under no circumstances shall trash, garbage, leaves, brush, branches limbs or hazardous materials be used as fuel. For more details see Borough Ordinance #7-101 Outdoor Burning. 

Borough of Oxford, PA Fire Prevention and Fire Protection (ecode360.com)

What is the curfew law in the Borough? 

Curfew is strictly enforced; under 18 must be with a legal guardian after 10PM.

Borough of Oxford, PA CURFEW (ecode360.com)

Does the police department complete Criminal History checks for the public? 

No, the law prohibits the police from accessing this information except for investigative reasons.

Can I file a Police Report over the telephone?

No. You must come into the Police Station in person with the proper I.D. and speak to an officer to file a Police Report. However, we are a 24/7 Police Station, so we are readily available to service the community. Our police dispatch number is 610-268-3171. 

How can I find the status of my case?

Contact the officer handling your case at 610-268-3171     or if charges were filed in the case, call the assistant district attorney assigned to your case at 610-344-6801

How can I get property returned?

* Contact the Oxford Borough Police Department at 610-268-3171 and ask to speak with the on-duty officer. Please allow 14 days for property / evidence custodian to process your request. 

* UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IS DESTROYED AFTER 90 DAYS.     "But I was locked up in jail" Call a family member, your lawyer, your friend, your neighbor- give them written signed proof with copy of your ID that it is ok to release your personal property to them within the 90 days. Please allow 14 days for evidence custodian to process your request. 

* "But the police said my property was seized as evidence" - Seek the advice of your attorney. No evidence will be released without the authorization of the District Attorney's Office and/or a court order authorizing the release of evidence. Please allow 14 days for evidence custodian to process your request.