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Command

State and Federal Agents Arrest OK Police Chief for Meth Distribution

Agents served a search warrant at Chief Joe Don Chitwood’s home in Wetumka where they found small amounts of methamphetamine. Chitwood was booked into the Hughes County Jail where he faces charges of meth distribution.

May 13, 2022

Patrol

OK Chief Says Officer Made Up Shooting Story

On Tuesday, Wilson Police Chief Kevin Coley announced that the former officer gave a full confession to the department and to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

March 22, 2022

Patrol

Vest Saves OK Officer Shot Twice in Chest

The suspect pulled out a weapon and fired, striking Officer Skinner in the vest twice, the Wilson Police Department reported on social media. The officer returned fire, but the gunman fled from the area and multiple agencies have been assisting in trying to locate the shooter.

February 22, 2022

Patrol

Woman Throws Puppy at Oklahoma Officer

Witnesses reported seeing a woman kicking and dragging a small puppy, and when they tried to stop the abuse, the witnesses said, the woman threatened them, police report.

January 4, 2022

Patrol

Tulsa Officers Adopt Puppies Abandoned at Convenience Store

The officers learned that someone had left five puppies in a zipped duffel bag at a QT gas station and convenience store, and they decided to adopt them.

December 27, 2021

Patrol

Counselors and Police to Respond to Oklahoma City Mental Health Calls

Officers will continue to be on scene to respond to criminal activity and safety concerns. But in cases of non-violent mental health emergencies, they will call on a mobile crisis team for support.

December 7, 2021

Patrol

Tulsa Airport Officer Saved by Vest During Shootout

According to investigators, a man believed his wife was cheating on him while she was in Houston and threatened to kill her once she landed in Tulsa.

December 2, 2021

Point of Law

Judge Rules OK Officer's Fatal OIS Justified, Dismisses Murder Charge

On Thursday, Oklahoma County Special Judge Lisa K. Hammond dismissed the charges, saying “the state failed to establish” that a crime was committed.

September 3, 2021

Patrol

Judge Dismisses Case Against Oklahoma Officer Who Killed Active Shooter

The prosecutor had argued the lieutenant never gave the suspect a chance when she turned a corner and appeared to be surrendering. He argued three other officers didn't engage in gunfire at that time, only Lieutenant John Mitchell.

August 16, 2021

Patrol

Handcuffed Suspect on ATV Leads OK Officers on High-Speed Chase

“We lost him for a little bit. Ended up picking him back up and the pursuit continued. It went into Oklahoma City’s jurisdiction, back into Edmond. Ultimately, we ended up in Logan County, outside of our jurisdiction,” said Emily Ward of the Edmond Police Department.

August 12, 2021

Patrol

Oklahoma City Police Release Video of Officer Shooting Through Windshield at Attacker

Officer Samuel Flowers was on his way to a disturbance call, when a car ran into his cruiser. Video released by police on Tuesday shows the drive of that car appears to have intentionally rammed the police vehicle.

May 7, 2021

Patrol

Oklahoma Officer Dies of Apparent Heart Attack

Officer Matt North completed his patrol shift on Friday and due to chest pains he immediately sought medical attention. He was discharged from the hospital Friday night but returned Saturday morning.

April 27, 2021