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TWO SUSPECTS CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING 2014 COLD CASE

Thursday, September 25 by Ponca City Now-OSBI

KANSAS, OK – On May 15, 2014, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate the suspicious disappearance of 20-year-old Dustin Ray Carver.Earlier that year, deputies received a missing persons report regarding Carver, who was last seen at a residence in Kansas, Oklahoma. OSBI special agents gathered information... Read More.

Facebook Babysitter Convicted in Kay County Child Abuse Case, Now Charged With Murder in 2018 Infant’s Death

Wednesday, June 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) —A babysitter convicted of child abuse in 2024 has now been charged with an infant's murder from a case stemming back to 2018.Holly Sheppard was arrested by Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputies on Monday.She's charged with one count of murder. In January 2018, Oklahoma City Police investigators say a 22-day-old infant went... Read More.

Swadley’s attorney accuses Oklahoma attorney general of misconduct, seeks disqualification from criminal case

Monday, June 16 by News 9

The legal fight between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Brent Swadley, founder of Swadley’s Bar-B-Q, has escalated. In an interview, Swadley’s lead attorney, Bryan King, revealed the basis for a formal motion asking the court to disqualify Drummond and his office from prosecuting the criminal case, accusing the attorney general of making repeated, prejudicial... Read More.

Tulsa judge removed from murder case after private meeting with suspect

Wednesday, June 4 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa County Judge Sharon Holmes has been removed from a murder case after she had a private meeting with the suspect alone, in her chambers.The judge who made the decision Monday says she has serious concerns about how Judge Holmes has handled the murder case. The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office had filed... Read More.

The Case for Accountability

Monday, May 26 by Ponca City Now

By: Representative Molly JenkinsIn Oklahoma, we believe in accountability. We believe in transparency, and we believe that taxpayers have a right to know where their hard-earned dollars are being spent, especially when it comes to public education.That’s why I filed an amendment to Senate Joint Resolution 22 last week that would have required the... Read More.

AG Drummond stands firm against taxpayer-funded religious school ahead of Supreme Court case

Wednesday, April 30 by News 6

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether a religious school in Oklahoma can receive taxpayer funding, a decision with potentially far-reaching implications for the separation of church and state in public education.The case centers around Saint Isidore of Seville Catholic Charter School, which was... Read More.

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) confirms a new case of measles in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 13.OSDH added the case to its situation update page Tuesday, saying of the reported cases, 10 are confirmed and 3 are probable.All 13 patients are unvaccinated, OSDH says.A probable case... Read More.

OCSO to announce 6 arrests in $260K kidnapping and robbery case

Tuesday, April 15 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III is set to announce the arrests of six individuals connected to a kidnapping and robbery that happened last year near Edmond.The press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.RELATED: Woman kidnapped, robbed of $250K outside... Read More.

Blackwell Authorities Arrest Suspect in House of Prayer Church Arson Case

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

BLACKWELL, OK – On March 13, 2025, the Blackwell Fire Department and Blackwell Police Department responded to a structure fire at the House of Prayer Church, located at 900 S. 9th St. in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The fire occurred in the building that houses both the worship center and a food bank that provides assistance... Read More.

Tulsa Judge Reinstates Adult Charges for Sperry High School Students in Rape by Instrumentation Case

Sunday, March 9 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -A Tulsa County judge overruled a previous decision to dismiss the charges against three Sperry High School students accused of rape by instrumentation.On Friday, prosecutors appealed a previous decision to dismiss the case and the district judge agreed saying that prosecutors had the discretion to charge the students as... Read More.

OCSO Seeks Public Help in Bluestem Lake Homicide Case; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, March 8 by KTUL

Update: The victim is an adultOSAGE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — Deputies with the Osage County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) responded to a reported shooting at Bluestem Lake.The incident occurred during a juvenile birthday party.According to OCSO, alcohol was present at the party.Caleb Andrews, also known as “Laylo,” was identified as a suspect in the murder of... Read More.

Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack

Saturday, January 11 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded on Friday that while federal prosecution may have been possible a century ago there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case more than 100 years after one of the worst... Read More.