Okla. Co. Sheriff wins re-election
OKLAHOMA COUNTY – After waiting two hours for the results, Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel claimed victory in his bid for re-election. Sheriff Whetsel defeated challenger Darrell Sorrels by a wide...
View ArticleSheriff Whetsel reacts to Okla. County win
Incumbent Sheriff John Whetsel won re-election Tuesday night, defeating challenger Darrell Sorrels with 65 percent of the vote. Whetsel has been the Sheriff of Oklahoma County for 15 years. Whetsel...
View ArticleSheriff’s election recount stopped early by challenger
OKLAHOMA CITY – A recount in the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s race was stopped Wednesday afternoon at the Oklahoma County Election Board after Sheriff John Whetsel’s challenger, Republican Darrell...
View ArticleNeed a job? Okla. Co. sheriff has positions to fill
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is in need of more than just a few good men and woman to fill their staff. Sheriff John Whetsel said, “We have a lot of jobs for people who want to...
View ArticleCanadian County deputies make $400,000 bust
EL RENO, Okla.– Deputies in Canadian County say they have made one of the largest marijuana busts in recent years. They arrested two people traveling through the state with nearly 230 pounds of the...
View ArticleWife of officer collides with deputy, who’s at fault?
DEL CITY, Okla. – The wife of a Del City Police officer collided with an Oklahoma County Sheriff’s deputy. The woman said she believes the deputy is at fault although the collision report indicates...
View ArticleFlorida sheriff cuts ties with NAACP, saying their priorities are out of line
FT. MYERS, FLa. — A Florida sheriff is taking the Lee County NAACP to task, writing a harsh and graphic letter saying the group’s priorities are out of whack. Lee County Sheriff Lee Scott says he’s...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office arrests child predator living in Yukon
YUKON, OK — Last Friday, members of the Canadian County Sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Yukon, resulting in the arrest of 30-year-old Stephen...
View ArticleOkfuskee County releases statement on deputy killed in collision on I-40
State Troopers are on the scene of a single-car fatal collision involving an Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Deputy, who was responding to a call for assistance. The Deputy, David Allford, was responding to...
View ArticleMan rams into deputy’s car in school zone
GUTHRIE, Okla. – A Guthrie man is expected in court after he hit a Logan County Sheriff’s Deputy’s vehicle Thursday. Police say he was driving under the influence. Deborah Harrod saw it right before...
View ArticleDozens of sheriffs express disdain for new DOC plan
OKLAHOMA CITY – Dozens of sheriffs from around the state converged at the capitol to express disdain for changes in how the Department of Corrections inmates are housed. Scott Jay, Beckham County...
View ArticleDeputy arrested for allegedly failing to turn in evidence
ADA, Okla. – A Pontotoc County sheriff’s deputy was arrested for allegedly not turning in evidence. According to The Ada News, Sheriff John Christian said Deputy Tyler Mackey was arrested after he...
View ArticleSheriff: Man who escaped from Oklahoma correctional center considered “armed...
HODGEN, Okla. – Authorities in LeFlore County are searching for a man who escaped from a correctional center. The LeFlore County Sheriff’s office says they are looking for 22-year-old Forest Thomas...
View ArticleLaw enforcement encourages Oklahomans to prepare for winter weather
NORMAN, Okla. – It looks like an arctic blast combined with winter precipitation could be part of the New Year’s forecast in Oklahoma. The latest weather data indicates the county will see freezing...
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