An academic advisor at the University of Mississippi has been placed on leave and banned from campus after he was arrested on enticement of a child charges.

According to the Oxford Police Department, the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit and OPD started an investigation on Tuesday after a citizen reported a possible crime.

After further investigation and consultation with the District Attorney’s Office, officers arrested Michael Anthony Smith, 37, of Oxford for Enticement of a Child.

He was arrested the same day and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center. He will have a bond set by the Municipal Court judge at a later time.

According to the University of Mississippi’s website, Smith works as an academic advisor at the university. According to a university spokesman, Smith was placed on leave Tuesday evening and is not allowed on campus.

This case is still under investigation. If anyone has information, call OPD at 662-232-2400.