

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


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


Police Reports 6-26-24: Two juveniles accused of stealing liquor
Two juveniles were accused of breaking into a local liquor store and stealing three bottles of liquor. On June 20, Tahlequah Police...

Keri Gordon
Jun 26, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 6-25-24: Pair popped for drug possession, trafficking
A Minnesota pair were booked into jail on several drug-related charges after they were pulled over for a defective taillight. On June 19,...

Keri Gordon
Jun 25, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 6-20-24: 'Sovereign citizen' allegedly noncompliant during suspected DUI traffic stop
A tribal man claiming to be a "sovereign citizen" was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after a traffic stop near the...

Keri Gordon
Jun 20, 2024


BREAKING: Officers escape injury after woman shot ‘toward’ them
Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King said a wanted woman shot toward officers during a disturbance call. On June 12, officers Dylan Harman...

Keri Gordon
Jun 12, 2024


UPDATE: Man arrested on child porn charges worked at treatment center for Native youth
Authorities said a man who was arrested for possession of child pornography worked at the Jack Brown Regional Treatment Center. According...

Keri Gordon
Jun 12, 2024


Sheriff's Reports 6-12-24: Arrestee accused of threatening to 'kill' deputy, family
A combative man allegedly threatened to kill a deputy and his family as he was being booked into jail. On June 3, Cherokee County...

Keri Gordon
Jun 12, 2024


Man arrested on aggravated child pornography charges
A man was arrested this week after authorities received a tip that images of child pornography were being downloaded. The Oklahoma State...

Keri Gordon
Jun 6, 2024