fbi Archives - Ponca City Now

FBI says tip led to capture of Most Wanted fraudster accused in $32M COVID relief scheme

Tuesday, July 28 by CBS-12

MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — A multimillion-dollar COVID relief fraud case has taken a turn after the FBI says fugitive Elaine Escoe was captured in Jamaica and returned to South Florida. 41-year-old Elaine Escoe, who was featured on the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters List, was taken into custody by Jamaican authorities after... Read More.

Woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer diagnosis in $12K scam still at large: FBI

Wednesday, May 27 by TNND

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking a terminal brain cancer diagnosis to scam family and friends out of thousands of dollars remains wanted years after being indicted on federal fraud charges, authorities said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is searching for Vanessa O’Rourke, who investigators said falsely claimed she was suffering from a terminal... Read More.

Former FBI director James Comey expected to self-surrender Wednesday

Wednesday, April 29 by KSNW

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey leaves the Rayburn House Office Building after testifying on Capitol Hill Dec. 7, 2018, in Washington, D.C.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Former FBI director James Comey is expected to turn himself in to law enforcement Wednesday after facing new federal charges. A grand jury in North Carolina returned... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

FBI arrests four individuals allegedly plotting New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angeles

Tuesday, December 16 by TNND

Attorney General Pam Bondi, left, and FBI Director Kash Patel stand during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP FILE Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (TNND) — The FBI arrested four members of a pro-Palestine group who were allegedly planning coordinated bombings in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. Photos of... Read More.

FBI tip leads to Tecumseh High School student arrest, district cancels Monday and Tuesday classes

Monday, October 13 by News 6

TECUMSEH, Okla. - A Tecumseh High School student has been arrested after taking to social media to make threats to harm people at his school. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Department Saturday morning, alerting them of the threats. Pottawatomie County Captain Jared Strand said the... Read More.

Grassley claims Biden’s FBI spied on GOP senators, calls it worse than Watergate

Thursday, October 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, declassified documents on Monday that allegedly show former President Joe Biden's FBI spied on eight of his Republican Senate colleagues. The spying allegedly occurred through "tolling data" from the senator's personal cell phones. (TNND) Grassley sounded the alarm on "Biden FBI weaponization," calling it "worse than Watergate." The redacted document’s case... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

Thursday, September 11 by AP

OREM, Utah (AP) — The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has not been identified, authorities said Thursday in disclosing they have recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe was used in the attack and... Read More.

Del City police assist FBI and ICE in arrest of MS13 gang member with cartel ties

Tuesday, June 24 by KOKH

DEL CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Del City Police Department assisted FBI and ICE agents on Saturday, June 21, with the arrest of a known MS13 gang member. According to DCPD, the Flock camera system identified a Ford F-250 that was linked to a known MS13 gang member with cartel ties. After officers contacted the FBI and... Read More.

FBI foiled a 2023 terror plot targeting OU football game, federal court documents reveal

Friday, June 13 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly public federal court documents reveal a 2023 foiled terror plot, which involved targeting an OU football game. According to a federal sentencing memo filed on Monday in the Western District of Oklahoma, 20-year-old Landon Swinford of Blanchard pled guilty in November to charges of possession of child pornography and transmitting a threat in... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

FBI looking into 3 high-profile cases of ‘potential public corruption’

Wednesday, May 28 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The FBI is looking into a number of cases related to 'potential public corruption.' The agency's deputy director, Dan Bongino, made the announcement on X Monday, writing that the agency is either reopening or shifting resources towards the cases. We made the decision to either re-open, or push additional resources... Read More.

Identity of suspect in Bourbon Street attack released, FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

NEW ORLEANS — A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said. More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday’s attack turned festive Bourbon Street into macabre mayhem. The FBI... Read More.

Stories tagged with: fbi

FBI says tip led to capture of Most Wanted fraudster accused in $32M COVID relief scheme

Woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer diagnosis in $12K scam still at large: FBI

Former FBI director James Comey expected to self-surrender Wednesday

FBI arrests four individuals allegedly plotting New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angeles

FBI tip leads to Tecumseh High School student arrest, district cancels Monday and Tuesday classes

Grassley claims Biden’s FBI spied on GOP senators, calls it worse than Watergate

Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

Del City police assist FBI and ICE in arrest of MS13 gang member with cartel ties

FBI foiled a 2023 terror plot targeting OU football game, federal court documents reveal

FBI looking into 3 high-profile cases of ‘potential public corruption’

Identity of suspect in Bourbon Street attack released, FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

Upcoming Events

Braman’s Crafts & Farmers Market

Ponca City Farmer’s Market – Tuesday

Crazy Days in Downtown Ponca City

Crazy Days in Downtown Ponca City

Ponca City Farmer’s Market – Saturday