One person shot in Oklahoma City park
FROM STAFF REPORTSOne person was taken to a hospital Saturday after a shooting in an Oklahoma City’s Washington Park. Oklahoma City police responded to the shooting in the park, 400 N High Ave.,...
View ArticleTax refund fraud is a big frustration for victims
By JOHN SEEWER, Associated PressTOLEDO, Ohio — Laura Hankins knew something was wrong when she filed her daughter’s tax return and it was rejected hours later: An identity thief already had sent in a...
View ArticleUPDATE: UCO building reopens after unattended suitcase deemed safe
FROM STAFF REPORTS10:15 a.m. An unattended suitcase left in a University of Central Oklahoma parking lot is not a threat, and the Nigh University Center at UCO is no longer under evacuation, according...
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Teen shooting victim 'an absolute joy,' friend says
The youngest of three victims in Sunday's deadly shooting at a Jewish community center in Kansas was a soon-to-be Eagle Scout who shared a love of the outdoors and University of Oklahoma sports with...
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Life sentences handed out in Oklahoma child abuse murder
A Tulsa County judge on Monday formally sentenced two women to consecutive life prison sentences for the neglect and murder of a 19-month-old boy. Last month, a jury found Jazmin Williams and Mica...
View ArticleOklahoma City homicide detectives investigate why man in police custody was...
FROM STAFF REPORTSOklahoma City homicide detectives are investigating why a man was admitted into hospital care with life-threatening condition Sunday shortly after he was taken into police custody....
View Article4th person charged in Australian man’s death
DUNCAN (AP) — A fourth person is charged in the death of an Australian baseball player in southern Oklahoma. The Stephens County District Attorney’s Office tells The Associated Press that 22-year-old...
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Convicted murderer Jerome Ersland pleads guilty to possession of contraband
By Nolan Clay, Staff WriterNORMAN — Convicted murderer Jerome Jay Ersland tried to look on the bright side of things Monday after pleading guilty to possession of contraband in prison. “It was sure...
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Friends, family mourn former Oklahoma physician killed in suburban Kansas...
By Kyle Fredrickson, Staff WriterFamily and friends are mourning the death of a doctor with deep Oklahoma roots who was shot and killed Sunday near Kansas City, Kan. William Lewis Corporon, 69,...
View ArticleOklahoma couple get jail in Arkansas kidnapping death
By The Associated PressTEXARKANA, Ark. — An Oklahoma couple have been sentenced to a combined 60 years in prison in Arkansas for a kidnapping that ended with a man’s death in 2011. U.S. Attorney Conner...
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Fourth Duncan resident charged in Australian's fatal shooting
By Nolan Clay, Staff WriterDUNCAN — A fourth person has been charged in the fatal drive-by shooting of Australian baseball player Christopher Lane. Oddesse John David Barnes, 22, was charged Monday...
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News 9: Siblings accused of working together to steal from Oklahoma seniors
Police said Sandra Keel and Johnny Watkins preyed on senior citizens while they were shopping, reports News 9. On April 5, Mary Cochnauer said she was at PetSmart at 2932 N.W. 63rd St.Read more on...
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News 9: Sex offenders accused in OKC woman's death are suspected serial killers
ANAHEIM, California - Two sex offenders are charged in the murders of four women including metro mother 21-year-old Jarrae Estepp who was found dead in southern California last month, News 9 reports....
View ArticlePolice investigate man's death in Oklahoma City fire as a homicide
FROM STAFF REPORTSOklahoma City police are investigating a man’s death in a fire Sunday as a homicide. At 5:25 a.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
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Oklahoma City man arrested after police smell marijuana at fast-food drive-thru
By Jonathan Sutton, Staff WriterAn Oklahoma City man went to jail hungry Sunday evening. Damon Hopkins, 29, was arrested Sunday after police said they smelled burnt marijuana coming from his car in a...
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Suspect in Kansas shootings faces murder charges
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — The white supremacist charged in shootings that left three people dead at two Jewish community sites in suburban Kansas City made his first court appearance Tuesday. Wearing...
View ArticleJoe Dorman challenges rival Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate on criminal...
By Rick Green, Staff WriterAn independent candidate for governor pleaded guilty to a felony 14 years ago and, therefore, is not eligible to run for public office, another candidate told the state...
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Oklahoma crime briefs for April 16
Crime Briefs Oklahoma City Food stop leads to man’s arrest An Oklahoma City man went to jail hungry Sunday evening.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleTransient charged with northwest Oklahoma City murder, robbery
By Matt Dinger, Staff WriterA transient has been charged with murder and robbery, accused of stabbing a man to death at his northwest Oklahoma City home. Revival Aso Pogi, 22, was charged Tuesday in...
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