Okla. pharmacist wants murder charge dismissed
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:43:29 -0700
OKLAHOMA CITY A pharmacist accused of shooting a would-be teen robber five times as he lay unconscious on the floor wants a judge to dismiss a murder charge against him.
2 women accused of helping escaped convict
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:38:46 -0700
Two women were jailed Monday night on a complaint of harboring a fugitive on allegations that they helped a man after he escaped from prison in McAlester and then drove him to Tulsa, records show.
Jackie Brannon Correctional Center escapee arrested in Tulsa, officials report
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:28:45 -0700
An inmate who walked away from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester Monday morning was apprehended in Tulsa, just over 12 hours after his escape, according to JBCC Deputy Warden Rick Moham.
Two Tulsa Women Arrested For Harboring A Prison Escapee
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:27:32 -0700
Two Tulsa women are in the county jail and an escaped inmate from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester is back behind bars after all three were arrested at a Tulsa motel Monday night. Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Jackie Brannon escapee captured in Tulsa
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:43:45 -0700
An inmate who walked away from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester Monday morning was apprehended in Tulsa last night.
Prison escapee and accomplices arrested in Tulsa
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:53:06 -0700
Two women were jailed Monday night on complaint of harboring a fugitive after they helped a man escape from prison in McAlester and then drove the man to Tulsa, jail records show.
Local, State Briefs
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:49:55 -0700
The much-delayed murder trial of former Tulsa teacher John Robert Kastner is now set to start Sept. 13.
Federal judge issues stay of execution for Matthews
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:06:55 -0700
A federal judge issued a stay of execution for convicted killer Jeffrey David Matthews Tuesday, just hours before from the execution time. Matthews, 38, was scheduled to die by lethal injection Tuesday night, August 17, at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Prison Inmate Comes Up Missing Monday In McAlester
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:26:35 -0700
Authorities are looking for an inmate who they believed escaped early Monday morning from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester. Oklahoma Department of Corrections
There's a new (under) sheriff in town
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:43:45 -0700
For Richard Bedford, its all about the details. He can tell you how many amps can race through a Taser or he can scrutinize a crime scene for key bits of evidence.
Escapee, fiancee linked to Oklahoma couple's slaying captured
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:49:47 -0700
Over the past three weeks, an escaped Arizona prisoner and his girlfriend bedeviled the hundreds of lawmen hunting them across the desolate highways and thick forests of the West.
Oklahoma Inmate Charged In Death Of Prisoner
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:55:56 -0700
Pittsburg County prosecutors have charged an Oklahoma State Penitentiary inmate with first-degree murder in last year's death of another prisoner.
Murder charge filed in Oklahoma State Penitentiary death
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:43:45 -0700
An Oklahoma State Penitentiary inmate was charged with first-degree murder in the death of an inmate who died over a year ago after being injured at the penitentiary in July 2009.
DA: Dismissing charge against pharmacist possible
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:15:00 -0700
OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater says dismissing a murder charge against a pharmacist is an option hes considering.
Judge issues stay of execution for death-row inmate in OKC
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:06:04 -0700
A federal judge issued a stay of execution hours before an Oklahoma death-row inmate was scheduled for lethal injection Tuesday.
Oklahoman set to be executed today
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:21:14 -0700
An Oklahoma death row inmate who was convicted of killing his 77-year-old great-uncle 16 years ago is scheduled to die by lethal injection Tuesday.
Execution scheduled for Oklahoma death row inmate
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:36:14 -0700
An Oklahoma death row inmate convicted of killing his 77-year-old great-uncle 16 years ago is scheduled to die by lethal injection.
Former auditor's guilt, prison term affirmed
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:03:40 -0700
Appellate judges on Thursday upheld the corruption conviction of former Oklahoma state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan and cited examples of favors he gave in return for bribes.
10th Circuit Court upholds convictions of former Oklahoma auditor and inspector
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:10:55 -0700
Appellate judges cited examples of favors Jeff McMahan gave in return for bribes. The 23-page unanimous decision by a three-judge panel also affirmed his sentence to prison for eight years and one month.
McAlester area police urge safe driving, boating over holiday weekend
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:52:07 -0700
Dont drink and drive, and lock your vehicles two pieces of valuable advice from area law enforcement for the upcoming holiday weekend.