Convicted Okla. gambler sentenced to 27 months
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma man who pleaded guilty to federal gambling and money laundering charges has been sentenced to 27 months in prison. Teddy Mitchell asked for leniency when he appeared...
View ArticleFederal agent injured in Ardmore shoot-out was treated and released,...
BY SILAS ALLEN sallen@opubco.comARDMORE — A federal agent who was injured in a shooting Thursday in Ardmore was treated and released from the hospital, authorities said Friday. The agent, whose name...
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Two arrested, two injured infants taken into protective custody
By AMANDA BLAND World Staff WriterTwo month-old infants were taken into protective custody after hospital staff found them to have traumatic injuries on Thursday, police said. Clorinda Alexis Archuleta...
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Oklahoma gambler Teddy Mitchell sentenced to 27 months in federal prison
BY NOLAN CLAY Staff Writer nclay@opubco.comLongtime Oklahoma City bookie Teddy Mitchell was sentenced Friday to 27 months in federal prison for illegal gambling and money laundering. Mitchell, 59,...
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Oklahoma crime briefs for Jan. 18, 2014
CRIME BRIEFS Thackerville Lawmen seek clues in robbery Law enforcement officials with the Chickasaw Nation are asking for help identifying a person who robbed a hotel at the WinStar World Casino.Read...
View ArticleMidwest City drive-by shooting injures one
FROM STAFF REPORTSMIDWEST CITY — A drive-by shooting Friday night sent one man to the hospital with a gunshot wound, police said. The man who was hit by the gunfire was taken to OU Medical Center in...
View ArticleGunmen in Midwest City drive-by shooting remain at large Saturday
FROM STAFF REPORTSMIDWEST CITY — Two gunmen in a drive-by shooting Friday night were still at large Saturday morning, police said. Meanwhile, a man who was hit by the gunfire was still at OU Medical...
View ArticleBody found in Midwest City park Saturday morning
FROM STAFF REPORTSMIDWEST CITY — A man was found dead Saturday morning on a walking trail in a Midwest City park, police said. Police found the body of a 55-year-old white male shortly after 8 a.m.Read...
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OSU sues over alleged fraud
BY RANDY ELLIS rellis@opubco.com©Copyright 2014, The Oklahoman PONCA CITY — An FBI investigation is underway into allegations that a husband and wife team committed a multimillion-dollar fraud against...
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Teacher punishes girl, 6, by removing shirt in class
A Mesa Kindergarten teacher faces 26 counts of indecent exposure and one count of child abuse after he allegedly removed a 6-year-old girl's shirt that left her naked from the waist up in a packed...
View ArticleInmate's death is Lawton's third homicide in 2014
FROM STAFF REPORTSLAWTON — An inmate's death is Lawton's third homicide in 2014, authorities reported Monday. Police were called about 8 a.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleUPDATE: Suspicious device at Oklahoma City hospital deemed not dangerous
FROM STAFF REPORTS3:40 p.m. The suspicious device found near downtown at St.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleDeaths of man, boy and an inmate Monday are Lawton's first homicides of 2014
FROM STAFF REPORTSLAWTON — The deaths of a man and a boy from gunfire early Monday were Lawton's first homicides of 2014, police reported. About 2:05 a.m., police found Uwe Rushing, 49, and Stefan...
View ArticleMan dies in accidental shooting in southwest Oklahoma City
FROM STAFF REPORTSAn Oklahoma City man who was trying to move a loaded shotgun from his house to keep his grandchildren from playing with it was killed Monday morning when the gun went off...
View ArticleAuthorities release details on a shooting that injured two ATF agents in...
From Staff ReportsARDMORE — Authorities released details Monday of a shoot-out last week that injured two Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives agents The two agents were assisting...
View ArticleOklahoma police arrest man armed with machete
BY KENDRICK MARSHALL, Tulsa WorldA Tulsa man was jailed early Tuesday after he was accused of wielding a machete and threatening police officers at an apartment complex. Norm Ray Osteen, 42, was booked...
View ArticlePolice investigating death of Lawton inmate
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSLAWTON — Authorities are investigating the death of a Lawton Correctional Facility inmate. Lawton Police Capt.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleOklahoma man accused of taking toddler on drunken horse ride
BY KENDRICK MARSHALL, Tulsa WorldA Tulsa man who was once charged on an out-of-state child endangerment complaint was arrested by police Monday after he allegedly was seen riding a horse with a...
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Tulsa police arrest man armed with machete
BY KENDRICK MARSHALL, Tulsa WorldThe Tulsa World reports that a Tulsa man was jailed early Tuesday after he was accused of wielding a machete and threatening police officers at an apartment complex....
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FBI seeks information about Bethany bank robbery
FROM STAFF REPORTSBETHANY — The FBI and Bethany police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Tuesday at a Homeland grocery store. FBI officials said a man walked up to the counter of the Bank...
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