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Bartlesville Man Arrested on Two Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday on two felony counts of animal abuse. Braiden Wait was arrested after five dogs were found locked in various rooms at a homee he had previously been renting on the 300 block of N Oak St. with no air conditioning, water, or food for a week.
Fatal Collision on I-44 Claims Life of Nowata Man
A tragic collision on Interstate 44 east of 193rd E Ave has resulted in the death of Jason L. Hurd, a 50-year-old resident of Nowata, Oklahoma. The incident occurred around 8:56 PM within the city limits of Catoosa, in Rogers County. According to authorities, Hurd was riding a 2018 Kawasaki...
Washington County honors former sheriff Patrick Ballard
Dispatcher: “All units, Sheriff Pat Ballard is not responding. This is the final call for retired Sheriff Pat Ballard. … He went to rest on July 10, 2024. … His dedication to the law enforcement community was truly unmatched. … His legacy lives on to inspire everyone what a true hero is. … Sheriff Ballard is now 10-7." The final words spoken at retired Washington County Sheriff Patrick Jay Ballard's graveside service over a police radio was...
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