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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.

Police seeking identity of suspect who stole a woman’s wallet

Thursday, February 10 by Lyman James

On January 25 between 9 p.m.-10 p.m., a woman accidentally left her wallet in the women’s restroom at the Ponca City Walmart. By the time she realized she didn’t have it and went back to get it, someone had already taken it. At approx. 10:03 p.m. on January 25, an unknown Hispanic female entered... Read More.

Area schools and police made aware of nation-wide possible threats to schools trending on TikTok

Friday, December 17 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Police Department is aware of the nation-wide possible threats to schools, trending on TikTok, for Dec. 17th. TPD has communicated and coordinated with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations/ Oklahoma Information Fusion Center, The 8th District Major Crimes Unit, and the Tonkawa Public Schools. Although no credible threats have been made to... Read More.

Adult male obtained by police at East Middle School

Wednesday, December 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department detained an adult male on the north side of East Middle School at approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. No weapons were involved and the adult male did not attempt to enter the school. Everyone at the facility was safe. Out of an abundance of caution, EMS was locked down temporarily... Read More.

Former Blackwell Police Officer scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

Former Blackwell Police Officer Gary Dean Preuss, 52, is scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court.Preuss has felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and threaten to perform an acto fo violence. He's currently at the County Jail on a $100,000 bond.He was arrested after Blackwell police received reports on Saturday,... Read More.