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Bartlesville Woman Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl
A Bartlesville woman was booked into the Washington County Jail on the charge of trafficking a controlled dangerous substance. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance incident already in progress and later realized the defendant, Michelle Sandberg was trafficking Fentanyl. A probable cause affidavit states that officers were advised of Sandberg's...
Former Sheriff Ballard Laid to Rest on Wednesday
Former Washington County Sheriff Pat Ballard was laid to rest Wednesday at Dewey Cemetery. Ballard passed away on July 10 at the age of 77. He was sheriff from 1994-2008 and was previously a lieutenant with the Bartlesville Police Department. Hundreds filled the Community Hall at Bartlesville Community Center to...
Motorcycle Crash Kills Sand Springs Man in Osage County
A fatality accident occurred in the early morning on July 14, 2024, resulting in the death of Cale Turner, a 30-year-old resident of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Turner was operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle when the accident occurred. According to preliminary reports from local authorities, Turner was traveling northbound on...
Bartlesville Man Seen on Burglary and Larceny Charges
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court this week on two separate charges of larceny shoplifting, and burglary in the second degree. Hugo Ramos is charged with larceny that stems from July 5th when he is accused of taking a $248.29 TV from Wal-Mart. Ramos is also accused...
Bartlesville Fire crews respond to motel fire
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The Bartlesville Fire Department responded to a motel fire on Thursday. Fire crews responded to the Budget Inn Motel on Southwest Frank Phillips Boulevard in west Bartlesville. Bartlesville Fire said one room at the motel had major damage and there was minor damage to the exterior...
Washington Co. Commissioners Approve SRO Agreement with Copan Schools
The Washington County Commissioners approved renewing an agreement on Monday to provide a sheriff's deputy as a school resource officer for Copan Public Schools. Here's Sheriff Scott Owen with the details. Sheriff Owen says the agreement may change during or after the school year, as he has heard Copan Schools...
Winfield man, 26, remains in Oklahoma jail after July 5 pursuit across several counties
A Winfield man remains in jail in Oklahoma more than a week after a lengthy run from the law that passed through several counties and lasted for a few hours. 26-year-old Tanner L. Lowe was booked into the Osage County Jail in Pawhuska on July 5. Charges against him include attempting to elude law enforcement, not wearing a seatbelt and receiving, possessing or concealing stolen property.
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