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Arkansas City Police investigating possible drowning

Friday, May 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City news is reporting that the Arkansas City Police Department is investigating a possible drowning that occurred late Thursday afternoon on the southeast side of Arkansas City. The Arkansas City Police and Fire-EMS departments were dispatched at 5:04 p.m. Thursday for a report of a possible drowning in the 800 block of South... Read More.

Former police officer charged for lewd molestation

Thursday, April 30 by Lyman James

Claude Gayle Cassady, 42, is facing a charge with a felony count of lewd molestation in the Kay County District Court. A warrant was issued for his arrest on April 22, and a bond was set at $75,000 before being reduced to $35,000 on the condition that Cassady had no contact with the victim. Cassidy... Read More.

Blackwell police arrest suspect on larceny

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

An arrest was made by Blackwell Police just before 4:30 Monday afternoon on a larceny suspect at the intersection of 8th and Oklahoma in Blackwell. A male suspect reportedly stole from a residence in the 900 block of west Dewey. Timothy Gene Fox, 34, was then arrested and admitted to police that he took some... Read More.

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Three Ponca City citizens receive phone calls from people identifying as police

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been contacted today from three different citizens about calls they are receiving identifying themselves as a Ponca City Police Officer. The nature of the calls as varied from being in reference to the coronavirus to saying that the victim has warrants. In two cases, they have said that... Read More.

Ponca City woman charged with terroristic hoax after purposely coughing and sneezing on police officer

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City is reporting that a Ponca City woman accused of purposely coughing and sneezing on an officer is now being charged with terroristic hoax. Ponca City Police officers were first called to the home of Cecilia Flores due to her allegedly trying to drive drunk. After the issue was resolved, Flores went to... Read More.

Ponca City Police searching for missing woman

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

On Tuesday April 14th, 2020 the Ponca City Police Department received a call wanting to report Sheila Jane Strong as missing. Sheila is 35 years old. She was reported missing by her mother who last saw her leaving their residence on foot in the area of Paradise Apartments on Saturday April 11th. Family and... Read More.

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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.

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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.