

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


Police Reports 9-5-23: woman accused of calling man the N-word
Officers were called after a local woman kept harassing a man and reportedly called him a derogatory word. On Aug. 21, Tahlequah Police...

Keri Gordon
Sep 5, 2023


Sheriff: undercover operation lands woman in jail for engaging in prostitution at local business
A local masseuse was arrested Friday, Sept. 1 after she attempted to give an undercover agent a "happy ending." Cherokee County Sheriff...

Keri Gordon
Sep 1, 2023


Charges filed against drunken driver who hit and killed wrecker operator last year
A Wagoner County man was formally charged with manslaughter for striking and killing a wrecker operator while he was intoxicated in...

Keri Gordon
Aug 22, 2023


Police Reports 8-10-23: man arrested for making threats against woman
A local man called the VA hotline and allegedly claimed he was going to kill a woman. On Aug. 1, Tahlequah Police Officer Austin Hughart...

Keri Gordon
Aug 10, 2023


Police Reports 8-4-23: impaired driver arrested after crashing into sign
An impaired driver who crashed her vehicle admitted to consuming one drink during a field sobriety test. On July 27, Tahlequah Police...

Keri Gordon
Aug 4, 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 7, 2023