

Man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case
A man pleaded guilty to killing a Park Hill woman who was reportedly related to him. On April 30, 2022, deputies with the Cherokee County...

Keri Gordon
Oct 17, 2023


Thorp: man charged after selling fentanyl to undercover officers
A Tulsa man was arrested and charged with fentanyl distribution after a weekslong investigation by several law enforcement agencies. The...

Keri Gordon
Oct 14, 2023


Police Reports 9-29-23: intoxicated drivers cause problems on the road
A woman admitted to officers that she consumed alcohol before attempting to drive to Proctor. On Sept. 17, Tahlequah Police Lt. Elden...

Keri Gordon
Sep 29, 2023


Tahlequah man sentenced to federal prison for 2019 murder
A local man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a 2019 manslaughter case that he initially claimed was self-defense. Cherokee...

Keri Gordon
Sep 26, 2023


Police Chief: higher call volume, lower property crime
During a Monday, Sept. 25 chat session, Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King and admins were out patrolling the streets. King and the admins...

Keri Gordon
Sep 25, 2023


Police Reports 9-22-23: locals arrested on suspicion of DUI
A man was seen urinating in the drive-thru lane of a local eatery. On Sept. 14, Tahlequah Police Officer Bruce Gower was called to...

Keri Gordon
Sep 22, 2023


Police Reports 9-13-23: intoxicated man seen punching parked vehicle
An intoxicated man drew attention to himself after he was heard screaming outside. On Sept. 2, Tahlequah Police Officer Bruce Gower...

Keri Gordon
Sep 13, 2023


Update 1: stabbing victim's condition unknown
Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King said officers responded to reports of an altercation between family members at a residence on Lola Lane...

Keri Gordon
Sep 8, 2023


Police Reports 9-8-23: improper tag lands man behind bars on additional charges
A local man was pulled over after officers discovered an improper tag on his vehicle. On Aug. 30, Tahlequah Police Lt. Matt Frits...

Keri Gordon
Sep 8, 2023


Tahlequah man sentenced to prison for 2022 murder
A local man was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Cherokee County District Court. Raul...

Keri Gordon
Sep 6, 2023




