Homicide Update from the Ponca City Police Department

PONCA CITY- On July 31st, at 3:32 am, the Ponca City 911 Center received a call of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. Maple Avenue. Ponca City Fire Units and Ponca City Police Units responded. At 3:42 am, the Fire Department reported finding a person deceased in the residence. Foul play was... Read More.

Police Update on Anthony Leclair

On July 20th we sought the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Anthony B. Leclair. Leclair was wanted on several outstanding felony warrants, had previously escaped custody, and Police needed to speak with him about possible involvement in a recent homicide investigation. On July 26th, LeClair was located by Ponca City Police Officers, and was arrested. He... Read More.
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Police Announce Child Abuse Arrest in Ponca

From the Ponca City Police Department On July 14th, at 11:49 am. Alliance Medical staff reported that a 2-month-old had been brought in by ambulance with a suspicious head injury and was transported to OU Children’s Hospital where the child was immediately sent to surgery. Ponca City Detectives were dispatched to investigate. Detectives determined that 26-year-old Holly... Read More.

Snap Chat Threat Leads to Police Patrols at Ponca Schools

The Ponca City Police Department has been made aware of a threat of violence against a school circulating on Snap Chat. The Snap Chat that is being shared is a photo of a phone screen, and the threat of violence against an unnamed school is on that phone, and does not mention a specific... Read More.

Recognize This Man? Police Investigating Stolen Debit Card

Ponca City Police have released information about a stolen debit card that has been used at multiple locations.   Back on November 3, a Hispanic or native American male used the card at 51-50 Liquor at 1301 East South Avenue.  There were additional purchases made with the same card at several other locations including Valero... Read More.
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Ponca PD Offering Annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The Ponca City Police Department is accepting applications for their 26th annual Citizens Police Academy. If you have questions about Policing in Ponca City, or just an overall curiosity about law enforcement, this would be a great event to attend. Beginning January 19th, the group will meet weekly for 10 weeks to discuss everything... Read More.

UPDATE: Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Devices’ Found By City Crews At Cherry Street Park Thursday

The Winfield Police Department is asking for the public's help involving an investigation at Cherry Street Park Thursday night that temporarily closed the park.According to a news release from the WPD Thursday evening, at approximately 1:14 p.m. officers from the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to Cherry Street Park, at the 1500 block of... Read More.

Police On Alert For Drunk Drivers As Labor Day Weekend Nears

Law enforcement is zeroing in on impaired drivers with the Labor Day weekend around the corner.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department, since Saturday, the ACPD has joined other police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing impaired drivers from the roadways.The "You Drink. You Drive. You Lose."... Read More.
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Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

An individual was found deceased at a motel in Ark City.According to Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr Thursday afternoon, the incident has been classified as an unattended death."We believe it is natural causes, but are waiting on autopsy results," Burr said. "No foul play is suspected at this point."Burr said police were called... Read More.