Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Derby Man on Several Charges

Oxford Police arrested a Derby man this week.

OXFORD--An Oxford Police officer is feeling lucky after an allegedly intoxicated driver came close to slamming into him.

The close call happened on Oxford Road early Wednesday morning and resulted in one arrest, according to The Republican-American. The driver stopped short and nearly rear-ended the police officer's cruiser while in a construction zone.

Police arrested 26-year-old Jurhan Sherifoski of Derby, according to The Republican-American. He is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle without a license, operating a motor vehicle under the influence and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, the report states.

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