OSBI ICAC UNIT ARRESTS LINCOLN COUNTY MAN AFTER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INVESTIGATION
OSBI ICAC UNIT ARRESTS LINCOLN COUNTY MAN AFTER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INVESTIGATION LINCOLN COUNTY, Okla. (July 29, 2022) – Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested 43-year-old John Mack Byrd on July 26, 2022. The OSBI ICAC investigation began after the National Center for Missing and…
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NORTHEAST Birch: July 24. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait around creek channels and main lake. Crappie good on minnows around brush structure. Comments: Catfishing on juglines near channels on main lake has been fairly productive. Report submitted by Warden Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in…
Read MoreState Board ‘finally’ accepts Hofmeister’s call for Epic probation
State Board ‘finally’ accepts Hofmeister’s call for Epic probation OKLAHOMA CITY (July 29, 2022) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister made the following remarks after yesterday’s State Board of Education vote to change Epic Charter School’s accreditation status to “Accredited with Probation.” The vote follows the June 21 release of the Oklahoma State…
Read MoreSecretary Brown Steps Down from Role at Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Secretary Brown Steps Down from Role at Oklahoma Department of Human Services OKLAHOMA CITY (July 29, 2022) — Justin Brown announced today he will step down from leading the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) where he has served as director for the past three years. During his appointment, Brown has transformed the agency…
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Read MoreDepartment of Corrections investigation leads to the seizure of a contraband warehouse operation
Department of Corrections investigation leads to the seizure of a contraband warehouse operation OKLAHOMA CITY – An investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ (ODOC) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) led agents to what is believed to be the largest contraband seizure in agency history, marking a major victory in the agency’s ongoing efforts…
Read MoreORWA Fall Conference and Exposition Canceled
ORWA Fall Conference and Exposition Canceled The Oklahoma Rural Water Association has canceled its upcoming Fall Conference and Exposition, which was scheduled for September 14-16, 2022. The ORWA staff has worked diligently to explore all options for having the Fall Conference, however as the 60 day window approaches, ORWA has made the difficult decision…
Read MoreOSBI investigates murder of toddler
OSBI investigates murder of toddler SEMINOLE, Okla. (July 27, 2022) – The Seminole Police Department is investigating the murder of a toddler. The police department received a tip reporting a possible child death just before 11 p.m. last night. After a securing a search warrant early this morning, officers discovered the burned remains of…
Read MoreCharles Ray Coleman
Charles Ray Coleman Charles Ray Coleman was born November 1st, 1936 at the family farm near Weleetka, Oklahoma and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 28th, 2022 at the age of 85. Charles was the youngest of eight children born to Ray John and Arline (Robison) Coleman. Much of…
Read MoreFEMA in the Field: Disaster Survivor Assistance in Oklahoma
FEMA in the Field: Disaster Survivor Assistance in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA reaches out to survivors and communities after disasters using several tools, teams and tactics to help during response and recovery operations. Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews will be assisting residents from the Oklahoma counties designated for FEMA Individual Assistance due to the…
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