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Police searching for suspects who stole $100 dropped by Wal-Mart customer

Wednesday, June 8 by Lyman James

On May 31, a customer unknowingly dropped $100.00 in $20 bills from her pocket near the front registers while shopping at the Ponca City Wal-Mart. A few seconds later, the couple seen in this photograph picked up the money and went to the self-check registers without attempting to locate the owner of the money.... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department requesting assistance to identify male suspect with stolen vehicle

Tuesday, June 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public with identifying the male subject in the attached photos.On 5/30/2022, a vehicle was stolen in Ponca City and was eventually recovered in Tulsa. After the vehicle was stolen, the suspect drove it to the OnCue gas station at 3505 N. 14th St. in... Read More.

Tonkawa Police currently hiring Part-Time Dispatchers

Thursday, May 26 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Police Department is currently hiring Part-Time Dispatchers. The dual-role of dispatcher, at the Tonkawa Police Department, serves as a Communications Officer and a Detention Officer (Jailer). As a Communications Officer/Dispatcher, the selected candidate’s main responsibility will be to facilitate communication between citizens and multiple emergency agencies. The Tonkawa Police/Fire E-911 Communications Center... Read More.

Tonkawa Police Officers will be out on patrol to enforce the “Click-It or Ticket” campaign

Wednesday, May 25 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Police Officers will be out on patrol to enforce the "Click-It or Ticket" campaign that will run from May 23, 2022, to June 05, 2022. We want our community's citizens and visitors to have a safe Memorial Day Holiday. Tonkawa Police will join numerous Oklahoma Law Enforcement Agencies to crack down on seatbelt... Read More.

Ponca City Police Officers respond to reported domestic with an armed suspect Thursday

Monday, May 23 by Lyman James

On 05/19/22 at approximately 5:37 p.m., Ponca City Police Officers responded to Timbers Apartments for a reported domestic with an armed suspect. Before officers arrived, the suspect left southbound on 14th Street in a white SUV. A short time later, officers spotted the suspect vehicle near Taco Stop. The driver fled and officers lost sight... Read More.

Radio tower antenna tower built for Ponca City Police Station

Wednesday, May 18 by Lyman James

Employees from Allstate Tower built the radio antenna tower for the new Ponca City Police Station today. The 150’ tower will hold all antennas for the multiple radio channels operated by the Ponca City Emergency Communication Center. The tower was erected in sections that were lifted into place by a crane, and bolted together... Read More.

Ponca City Police requesting help in identifying purse thief

Wednesday, May 4 by Lyman James

On 04-25-22 at approximately 3:40 pm officers responded to the Dollar General located at 211 W. Hartford Ave in reference to a theft of a purse. The victim stated she left her purse in her cart and left the store. She took her purchases to her vehicle and a couple of minutes later she... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department hosts 35th Leadership Ponca City class

Monday, April 25 by Lyman James

Chief Don Bohon and other members of the Ponca City Police Department, had the privilege of hosting the 35th Leadership Ponca City class for a portion of their “City Government” day. The class toured through the unfinished, but still very impressive Ponca City Police Station that is under construction at 300 E. Oklahoma Ave.

Ponca City Police attempting to locate two suspects following Sunday shooting

Monday, April 11 by Lyman James

On April 10 at approximately 4:54 p.m., officers responded to 350 S. Birch in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found Shawn Wood, 29 year old W/M, inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wood was transported to Alliance Health in Ponca City for treatment. He was later pronounced dead at the... Read More.

Stillwater Police Department arrest individual who attempted to scam an elderly couple

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, the Stillwater Police Department arrested an individual who attempted to scam an elderly Stillwater couple. The male suspect was in the course of defrauding the couple of $12k. He told the couple the funds would be used for bond money to free a relative from jail in Florida. Fortunately, this alert couple was suspicious... Read More.

Two new officers join Ponca City Police

Friday, April 1 by Lyman James

Judge Kirkpatrick administered the Oath of Office today to Ponca Cities newest Police Officers, Napoleon Elston Jr. and Kolby Stephens. Elston grew up in Ponca City, and Stephens is re-locating from Beaver, Oklahoma. Ponca City is proud to have both.If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, visit Read More.

Police searching for suspect who stole pickup from dealership

Tuesday, February 22 by Lyman James

On January 31, at 4:30 a.m., a white Dodge flatbed pulled into the Bob Hurley dealership on north 14th Street in Ponca City and stole a white 2015 Chevy Diesel 4 door pickup off their lot.The suspect truck was described to have a modified tow rig on the back of the truck. If anyone... Read More.