Oklahoma City police investigate July 4 homicide
FROM STAFF REPORTSPolice are investigating the early Friday shooting death of a man in Oklahoma City. Keon Johnson, 22, was shot by an unknown person about 1:15 a.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleBody found in Catoosa recycling center
FROM STAFF REPORTSCATOOSA — A female body was found Monday in a recycling facility, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation reported. Shortly before noon, Catoosa police received a call from the...
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Two men are jailed after allegedly shooting fireworks at Oklahoma City fire crew
By Kyle Fredrickson, Staff WriterWhen an Oklahoma City fire crew responded to a trash container blaze early Sunday, firefighters encountered a source of heat they never expected: an onslaught of mortar...
View ArticleA fight in a U.S. Marshal's Service bus injures four inmates in Oklahoma
FROM STAFF REPORTSNEWCASTLE — Four federal inmates were injured after a fight broke out aboard a U.S. Marshal’s Service bus on Interstate 44 on Monday morning, and one inmate was taken to a local...
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Oklahoma state trooper arrested on driving under influence complaint
FROM STAFF REPORTSSALLISAW — A state trooper was arrested on a complaint of driving under the influence of alcohol while towing a patrol boat, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed Monday. Trooper...
View ArticleUPDATE: Man shot in northeast Oklahoma City Tuesday
FROM STAFF REPORTS7:15 a.m. The man shot in northeast Oklahoma City Tuesday has been identified. Maurice Givings, 29, was shot in the 4800 block of Casper Drive, police report.Read more on NewsOK.com
View ArticleOSBI investigating death of Westville woman
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWESTVILLE — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is examining the death of a 30-year-old woman in Adair County. Authorities say the Westville Police Department responded to...
View ArticleOklahoma man sentenced to 4 consecutive life sentences in murder of...
By BILL BRAUN and DYLAN GOFORTH - Tulsa WorldWhen Tulsa County District Judge William Kellough sentenced Tyrone Dale Woodfork to four consecutive life sentences Monday for the rape and murder of Nancy...
View ArticleOklahoma grand jury indicts ex-Cordell man for murder
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSOklahoma’s multicounty grand jury has indicted a former Cordell man with murder in the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s office said Tuesday...
View ArticleOklahoma authorities asked to help investigate Tyrone slaying
TYRONE (AP) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says police in Tyrone have asked the agency to help investigate the death of a businessman who was found inside his business. The OSBI says...
View ArticleOSBI investigates homicide in Oklahoma Panhandle
FROM STAFF REPORTSTYRONE — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and Tyrone police are investigating the death of a man found last week in the business he owned. Tyrone police were called to Jim’s...
View ArticleClerk uses beer to thwart robbery attempt in Oklahoma City
By Jonathan Sutton, Staff WriterA convenience store clerk stopped a robbery attempt Sunday by throwing a case of beer at her assailant. About 2:30 p.m., Lien Nguyen, 70, was working the counter at the...
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Taser and pepper spray used on Oklahoma City man arrested on drug complaints
By Jonathan Sutton, Staff WriterOklahoma City police used a Taser and pepper spray recently to subdue a longtime felon as he was arrested on drug complaints. About 7:45 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
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Tulsa sexual assault suspect had been in prison for Oklahoma City attacks
By Nolan Clay, Staff WriterThe recently released felon suspected of seven sexual assaults in Tulsa claimed in prison he had become “a changed and different person.” “My ways of thinking and doing...
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Oklahoma City University hosts police drills aimed at stopping gunmen on campus
By Kyle Fredrickson, Staff WriterChris McLain squeezed the rubber grip of a metallic black pistol and barked orders. A minute had passed inside the student center at Oklahoma City UniversityRead more...
View ArticleJudge to mull bid to postpone Arizona execution
By JACQUES BILLEAUD, APPHOENIX — A judge is scheduled to consider a request Wednesday to postpone the July 23 execution of an Arizona death row inmate until officials reveal details about the two-drug...
View ArticleEnid teen to stand trial on manslaughter charge
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSENID — An Enid teenager accused of running over her boyfriend with a pickup truck has been bound over for trial on a second-degree manslaughter charge. Nineteen-year-old Jonna...
View ArticleMan accused in grisly Oklahoma 2012 murder testifies
PAULS VALLEY (AP) — The man accused of murdering another man and dismembering his body has testified about some of the grisly details of the crime. Justin Hammer is accused of killing Brandon Duran in...
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Fiery crash in Bethany leads to man's arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTSBETHANY — An Oklahoma City man was arrested on a complaint of manslaughter after a fiery crash that killed another man Tuesday. Bethany police and fire crews responded to the wreck...
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