Guthrie
CRIME & SAFETY
Guthrie Police investigating drive-by shooting
Guthrie police are actively investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the 400 block of N. 13th Street. Shots were fired from a vehicle towards a residence, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. At the scene, officers found up to four shell casings...
Motorcyclist mediflighted to hospital following fiery crash
A Logan County man was flown to an Oklahoma City hospital after crashing his Harley Davidson motorcycle, which then caught fire. The crash occurred at approximately 2:12 p.m. on Monday near Treestump Court and Tumbleweed Trail, about 13 miles southeast of Guthrie. The incident involved a black 2018 Harley Davidson driven by 30-year-old Conner Beaver from Guthrie.
Guthrie Police Department awarded overtime grant for traffic enforcement; Tips to avoid being pulled over
The Guthrie Police Department has been awarded a $33,341 grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) to enhance traffic enforcement efforts. This significant funding will pay for personnel overtime, allowing the department to allocate more resources toward traffic enforcement shifts. In addition to covering overtime pay, the grant includes...
City of Guthrie secures cyber security grant
In an exciting development for the city, Guthrie City Manager Eddie Faulkner announced during his report to the council that the city has been awarded a cyber security grant totaling $310,315.69. This grant, aimed at bolstering the city’s technological infrastructure, marks a significant step forward in improving cyber security measures...
Owner feels left in the dark after dog dies at daycare
There are disturbing allegations surrounding a popular business catering to pets. The posts on social media have been circulating after Lindsey Walton posted that her dog died while at Puppy Paws Hotel & Spa last week.
Canute Man Dies While Changing Tire
A Canute man lost his life in Oklahoma County after a pick up on a jack fell on him while he was changing a tire on Friday night. According to a report provided by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on the shoulder of the westbound lanes of Interstate 40, 6 miles south of Choctaw when while changing the driver’s side rear tire off of a 2018 Ford F-350, the pickup slipped off the jack and fell onto 54-year-old Clayton Barton.
State prison staff face criminal charges, litigation for plotting prisoner’s assault
David Coker stepped off an inmate transport bus at the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center expecting to be interviewed, photographed and fingerprinted. The then 42-year-old, sentenced to 15 years for firstdegree rape in Oklahoma County, started the state’s booking process for county jail transfers without issue. Prisoners chatted and joked in a holding cell to pass the time as they awaited a medical assessment around noon on Feb. 10, 2023.
Mulhall-Orlando FFA’s officers attend retreat, prepares for the upcoming year
On June 5th, the Mulhall-Orlando FFA Officer Team headed out to their annual officer retreat. Six members and their Advisor Tonya Middleton loaded up on a bus for Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Only two members Kaylee Blagden and Jace Taylor have ever been on this adventure. The members, who stayed at a...
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