Violent — Oxford, MS — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A 41-year-old man was charged with simple assault after a 65-year-old victim was found beaten.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Oxford, MS
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: male, age 41
  • Victim(s): 1 (65-year-old)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Deputies were called to Baptist Memorial Hospital on July 11 for a man being treated for injuries from an apparent assault.
  • The victim told deputies he was assaulted at a home on County Road 303.
  • Anthony Carothers, 41, was identified as the suspect and taken into custody.
  • Carothers was charged with simple assault on a person at least 65 years of age, a felony under Mississippi law.
  • He was issued a $10,000 bond.