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Ponca City Police Chief warns of scammers during COVID-19 scare

Tuesday, April 14 by Lyman James

Chief Don Bohon of the Ponca City Police Department warns that many scammers are using the COVID-19 scare to attempt to gain access to your personal information and money.Bohon says "unscrupulous people" are using scams that focus on taxes and the IRS, social security, contests and sweepstakes. He says other scams appear to be... Read More.

Ponca City Police remind citizens to be hyper vigilant about scams

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department wants to remind all of our citizens to be hyper vigilant about scams. The only change happening in this area is that there are more scams going on. Chief Don Bohon said “In the midst of all that is going on, and the fear that people have of the... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department handling traffic control for COVID19 drive through testing site Wednesday in Ponca

Tuesday, March 24 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been asked to handle traffic control for Oklahoma Department of Health drive through COVID19 testing site at the Ponca City RecPlex tomorrow (March 25th, 2020). The Oklahoma Department of Health has said that testing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (as supplies allow). Please read the criteria the Department of... Read More.

Police Investigating Shooting From Tuesday Night

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department responded to a shooting incident that occurred at around 11:38 p.m. Tuesday night in the 1600 block of N. Hathaway.An AllianceHealth Emergency Room employee requested an officer after a male was seen with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The suspect has since been transported to a hospital outside... Read More.

Ponca City Police Searching For Suspect Following Shooting Incident Thursday

Friday, January 24 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - The Ponca City Police Department responded to a shooting incident at 8:56 p.m. Thursday evening in the 1200 block of North Oak Street in Ponca City.According to police logs, a 30-year-old male received a gunshot to the back of his head. The male victim was then transported to the emergency room... Read More.

Blackwell Police Arrest Woman Facing Felony Counts

Friday, January 17 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Police Department made an arrest on a woman at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.According to affidavits, Jessica Nicole Wood, 27, was arrested for two felony counts of child neglect which date back to 2018. As of Jan. 16, a plea docket has since been scheduled for Wood on Feb. 24, 2020. The bond... Read More.

Police Continue Searched For Suspects Involved In Armed Robbery Attempts

Thursday, January 2 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - As of the early hours of Thursday, Jan. 2, the Ponca City Police Department continues their search for two suspects involved in two reports of armed robberies during the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 26.At 1:51 a.m. on Dec. 26, a gas station in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue... Read More.

Stillwater Police Investigating After Dead Body Found In Local Pond

Tuesday, March 19 by Lyman James

STILLWATER - The Stillwater Police Department is investigating after a body was found in a flood retention pond on Monday. According to the report, officers were called to the pond at Elm Jardot after the male body was seen floating in the water. Stillwater PD says there were no obvious signs of trauma and... Read More.

Arkansas City Police Searching For Women Involed In Drug Store Theft

Monday, March 4 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the women pictured in reference to a theft from Graves Drug Store. They are possibly driving a black Dodge Charger with an Oklahoma tag. Please contact Sgt. Merz at 620-441-4444 with any information. The images posted below are from the ACPD.

Arkansas City Police Searching For Missing Teenager

Monday, February 25 by Lyman James

UPDATED REPORT FROM ARK CITY POLICE: Lydia Richardson has been located. Thank you for all your help in finding this young person. I know her parents will be relieved to know she is okay and safe now.Arkansas City, KS. Police need help finding a missing woman. On February 23, 2019, 16-year-old Lydia Richardson was... Read More.

Ponca City Police Promote Dana Fisher To Sergeant

Friday, February 8 by Lyman James

On Friday February 1 st , the Police Department recognized the recent promotion of Dana Fisher to Sergeant with a badge pinning ceremony. Dana was promoted by Chief Don Bohon to Sergeant on December 8, 2018. Dana is a lifelong Ponca City resident. Dana owns and operates a local auto accessories business in town.... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Appoints Evans To Deputy Chief

Tuesday, February 5 by Lyman James

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Ponca City Police Department recognized the recent appointment of Richard Evans to Deputy Chief of Police with a badge pinning ceremony. Richard was appointed by Chief Don Bohon to Deputy Chief on January 5, 2019.Richard is a lifelong resident of Ponca City. Richard worked at Conoco for 8 years... Read More.