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Four arrested in Oxford hotel robbery linked to prostitution

By Kaitlin Howell Jul 3, 2025 | 10:24 AM

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Oxford police said a person was robbed by four suspects after arranging to meet a prostitute at a hotel.

Police responded to the hotel in the 2200 block of West Jackson Avenue after 6:00 a.m. on July 2. Investigators determined that the victim had arranged to meet a prostitute at the hotel and was robbed by multiple people.

After an investigation, officers arrested the following suspects:

  • Devanta Brooks, 28, of Calhoun City
  • Andi Edwards, 18, of Banner
  • Shukota Herrod, 30, of Calhoun City
  • Arnasia Holmes, 21, of Vardaman
  • Devanta Brooks (Courtesy: Oxford PD)
  • Andi Edwards (Courtesy: Oxford PD)
  • Shukota Herrod (Courtesy: Oxford PD)
  • Arnasia Holmes (Courtesy: Oxford PD)

The four suspects were charged with robbery, promoting prostitution, kidnapping and conspiracy.

Police said the victim was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of procuring prostitution. All five individuals were transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information can contact the Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400 or Crime Stoppers at 662-234-8477.