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Oklahoma County Jail Detainee’s Death Linked to Meth and Fentanyl: Mother Seeks Justice
A mother now knows what caused her son’s death inside the Oklahoma County Detention Center. The detainee, 31-year-old Derek Strother, died back in February 2024. A medical examiner’s report released this week shows the probable cause was a drug overdose. Debra Stanton says her son was behind bars...
Crash involving 5 vehicles causing traffic backup on southbound I-35 in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities say a crash involving five vehicles is causing traffic delays Friday afternoon on southbound Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police said the crash happened near Southeast 29th Street. The collision has forced the highway...
Police investigate after shot fired at car outside northwest Oklahoma City gas station
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police responded after shots were fired overnight outside a northwest Oklahoma City gas station. According to police, someone shot at a car parked outside the 7-Eleven near Northwest 10th Street and May Avenue. The suspect got away before police arrived. No arrests have been made. Top...
Family escapes to safety, 4 pets die after southeast Oklahoma City home catches fire
OKLAHOMA CITY — A family escaped to safety but four pets died after a southeast Oklahoma City home caught fire early Thursday morning. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Around 1 a.m., firefighters responded to flames at a home near Southeast 59th Street and...
Oklahoma woman arrested for shoplifting after lookout husband ‘fell asleep’ on the job
The woman was apprehended trying to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Nordstrom Rack. Her husband, who was supposed to warn her if police arrived, was outside asleep.
Elderly Yukon Woman Traumatized After Deputies Raid Her Home During A Search Warrant
An elderly woman in Yukon is traumatized after deputies raid her home during a search warrant. According to her attorney, the warrant is tied to a more than 15-year-old civil matter. Claudia Fox says her 76-year-old mother is in the process of resolving the civil suit concerning debt, but on...
Oklahoma City's new police chief addresses rising homicides, highlights community role
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Police swore in a new police chief two weeks ago. FOX 25 sat down with him to find out how he plans to serve Oklahoma City while addressing some issues involving crime rates. Police Chief Ron Bacy, a Del City high school...
Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?
OKLAHOMA CITY — A body camera captured every word and bark uttered as police Sgt. Matt Gilmore and his K-9 dog, Gunner, searched for a group of suspects for nearly an hour.
Oklahoma announces new anti-human trafficking campaign
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control announced a new initiative aimed at reducing human trafficking and rescuing those trapped in the illegal trade. The “You Are Not Alone” campaign includes billboard messages throughout Oklahoma, posters in public spaces and stickers directing victims or those who suspect human trafficking to appropriate resources. ...
OU students scammed out of football tickets ahead of Temple matchup
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A warning for anyone looking to purchase OU tickets this season!. Some students have already been scammed out of their football tickets. A new college football season begins tonight for the Oklahoma Sooners. It’s also a new season for scammers to get over on students....
AG Drummond Charges OKC man with fraud, alleged to have stolen 39K for unfinished construction work
The Office of the Attorney General has formally charged Paris Bilbro, a 29-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, with defrauding clients out of over $39,000 for construction work that was never completed. This case has drawn significant attention due to the scale of the alleged fraud and its impact on multiple victims across different communities.
BBB Of Central Oklahoma Warns About Text Scams, Advice For Consumers
The Better Business Bureau has received hundreds of reports this year about scams delivered right to our phones. Agency leaders in Oklahoma City offered a warning to protect people’s money. Leaders said to never assume a text message is reliable and always confirm any text message’s legitimacy. “Text...
16-year-old charged with murder in fatal northeast OKC shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY — A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder, and a man was charged as an accessory to the slaying of a teen in northeast Oklahoma City earlier this month. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Just before 1:50 p.m. on Aug. 20,...
OCPD: Man wanted after breaking into home where woman recently died
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City police are searching for a man caught burglarizing the home where a woman recently died. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers said a neighbor spotted the man and even took some photos before the accused burglar took off running.
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