

Police Chief: New full-time traffic unit to focus on vehicle stops, crashes
During a July 22 chat session, Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King updated the public call numbers and the department's new traffic unit....

Keri Gordon
Jul 22, 2024


Police Reports 7-18-24: Naked, intoxicated pair found on golf course
A naked man and a topless woman were arrested after officers were called to a golf course. On July 17, Tahlequah Police Officer Stefon...

Keri Gordon
Jul 18, 2024


Appeal denied for former Tahlequah doctor, convicted killer
A former Tahlequah doctor's petition for an appeal was denied by the Arkansas Court of Appeals Friday, July 12. Tyler Tait was convicted...

Keri Gordon
Jul 15, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 7-12-24: Arrestee accused of hurling insults at deputy, hospital staff
A combative woman repeatedly insulted law enforcement and hospital staff when she was arrested after causing a disturbance. On July 5,...

Keri Gordon
Jul 12, 2024


Tahlequah man sentenced to life for murder
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Tahlequah man was sentenced to prison for...

Keri Gordon
Jul 11, 2024


Man accused of kidnapping pregnant woman, digging burial hole
A woman said she was able to escape from a man who she said held her against her will. On July 3, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob...

Keri Gordon
Jul 8, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 7-8-24: Suspected drunken driver arrested during traffic stop
A suspected drunken driver was pulled over after deputies caught him speeding. On July 3, Cherokee County Sheriff's Lt. Tanner Hendley...

Keri Gordon
Jul 8, 2024


BREAKING: Police investigate second homicide this week
Tahlequah Assistant Police Chief Dexter Scott confirmed that a second homicide has occurred within the city limits in less than a week....

Keri Gordon
Jul 6, 2024


Tahlequah PD: Monday evening homicide under investigation
Tahlequah Assistant Police Chief Dexter Scott confirmed that a man was killed Monday evening and a suspect was taken into custody....

Keri Gordon
Jul 2, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 7-1-24: Suspected drunken driver admits to consuming 12 beers shortly before vehicle crash
A man said he consumed alcohol before crashing his vehicle in a ditch. On June 27, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Cassondra Truett was...

Keri Gordon
Jul 1, 2024




