Keri Gordon
Jul 11, 2023
Volunteer work at jail benefits inmates, city
Inmates at the Tahlequah City Jail can perform various tasks on the property in what is called “beneficial” to them, and the city....
Keri Gordon
Jul 7, 2023
Police Reports 7-7-23: doorbell footage shows attempted break-in
A convicted felon was allegedly seen attempting to break into a residence on video footage. On June 30, Tahlequah Police Sgt. Lane Cobb...
Keri Gordon
Jul 3, 2023
Tannehill named new city admin; councilors vote for ordinance changes
The Tahlequah City Council, during a July 3 meeting, approved an ordinance that amends the city’s Hotel/Motel Tax ordinance. City...
Keri Gordon
Jul 3, 2023
Police Reports 7-3-23: man seen striking woman in the face
Several witnesses said a man hit a woman in the face at a local bar before he fled to another bar. On June 17, Tahlequah Police Officer...
Keri Gordon
Jun 29, 2023
Police Reports 6-29-23: drunken drivers taken to jail
Several people were arrested for driving under the influence after crashing their vehicles, or violating simple traffic laws. On June 25,...
Keri Gordon
Jun 23, 2023
Local doctor guilty of murdering nurse, sentenced to 30 years
A former Tahlequah physician, who was charged with murder in Arkansas, was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 30 years...
Keri Gordon
Jun 9, 2023
Police Reports 6-9-23: several locals jailed for traffic offenses, public drunkenness
Officers were called because of a man who was found lying in the road while intoxicated. On June 5, Tahlequah Police Officer Zach Adams...
Keri Gordon
Jun 5, 2023
Police Chief: TFD working with TPD to patrol trail/parks
During a Monday, June 5 chat session, Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King updated the public on crime stats for May 2023, which decreased...
Keri Gordon
May 30, 2023
Police Reports 5-30-23: locals arrested during traffic stops
Two local men were arrested after allegedly fleeing from a crashed stolen vehicle. On May 20, Tahlequah Police Sgt. Mitchell Sellers was...
Keri Gordon
May 23, 2023
Jailer charged for sexual acts against local, federal inmate
A Pittsburg County jailer was charged for having sexual contact against an inmate, who is from Cherokee County. According to court...
