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Edmond Man Arrested, Accused Of String Of Cybercrimes: Police Say Multiple Women Lived 'In Fear'
An Edmond man was arrested and is accused of a string of cybercrimes, and sending explicit pictures to multiple women. Edmond Police say one of their own officers helped to widen the scope of the investigation. The investigation began in 2022 when an Edmond Police officer began receiving explicit photos...
Bodycam Footage Released In Case Of Deadly NW Oklahoma City Standoff
Oklahoma City Police released video on Friday from an officer-involved shooting that happened on July 2 near Northwest 36th Street and North Pennsylvania Avenue. Officers responded to a call of a man pointing a gun at another person that morning around 9 a.m., and later learned two women and three children were inside the house.
Video: Oklahoma Officer Shot at Standoff, Suspect Killed
Oklahoma City Police have released evidentiary video of a deadly standoff on July 2. Officers responded to reports of a man pointing a gun at another person inside of a home around 9 a.m. Attempts to get the man to come out and speak with officers failed and the man...
Attorney General urges denial of clemency for 1992 Oklahoma City murderer
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond has requested members of the state Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn. Littlejohn was convicted of murdering Kenny Meers in June 1992. "Emmanuel Littlejohn is a violent and manipulative criminal who refuses to take responsibility for his...
Oklahoma couple sentenced in large-scale phone software scheme ordered to forfeit millions
Three people, including an Oklahoma couple, have been sentenced in a case involving more than $88 million in pirated business telephone software licenses. In Oklahoma City federal court, Raymond Bradley Pearce, 48, of Tuttle, was sentenced this month to four years in federal prison and ordered to forfeit $4 million. ...
Yukon House Catches Fire, No Injuries Reported
Oklahoma City firefighters were called to a house fire near SW 15th Street and Cemetery Road on Sunday morning around 1 a.m. Crews remained on scene for more than seven hours to control the fire and treat hotspots. Video captured by a News 9 viewer showed firetrucks racing to the scene while tall flames shot into the sky.
Moore Police Department to host school supply giveaways on Aug 1 and 2
MOORE, OKLA (KOKH) — The Moore Police Department (MPD) is hosting two school supply giveaways. Both events, Aug 1 and Aug 2, will be drive-throughs. All you have to do is show up, look for the traffic cones, and MPD will hand you a bag of school supplies. The...
Heroes in training: EMSA Advantage program offers free EMT training to inspire the next generation of first responders
Real-life superheroes can be found in the form of first responders. Luckily for Tulsa, there is also a superhero academy in the city. EMSA had a big problem during COVID-19, says Adam Paluka, chief public affairs officer. Fewer graduates from external EMT programs were entering the field, and many seasoned EMTs and paramedics were leaving the industry. It was not sustainable. Instead of relying on external programs to produce qualified EMTs, “we decided to develop EMSA Advantage to ‘grow our own,’” Paluka adds.
Norman police investigating after 4 people hurt in collision, person flees scene on foot
NORMAN, Okla. — Four people were hurt and taken to local hospitals following a Sunday afternoon collision near Rock Creek Road and 60th Avenue NW, Norman police reported. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Officers responded to the area just before 12:30 p.m., where the...
'His life just began': Neighbor mourns loss of friend in Oklahoma City double homicide
OKLAHOMA CITY — Two people were killed in an overnight shooting at a northeast Oklahoma City apartment complex, leaving a neighbor shaken after they said their friend died in the incident. Investigators said they are trying to piece together what happened after they discovered the two people were shot....
OCPD searching for road rage shooting vehicle
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Police Department is searching for a suspect who shot two people in their car. Open the video player above for more top headlines. Police say they believe this incident was a result of road rage that happened in early July near Interstate 240 and Western Avenue.
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