Oxford man charged after alleged knife threat in domestic disturbance

On June 24, 2026 at 7:11 a.m., Oxford Police responded to the 200 block of South Fourth Street for a domestic disturbance. Officers say victim and witnesses reported that Devon Nicholas Scott, 22, threatened to harm the victim with a knife; Scott was arrested and charged with possessing instruments of crime (M1), terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another (M1), and harassment (summary). He was transported for processing, arraigned at Oxford District Court and released on 10% bail (records list both $15,000 and $10,000); a preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026.