

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 8-1-23: man and woman arrested for obstruction
A woman claimed a gun she had on her during a dispute was a pellet gun and not a real one. On July 17, Tahlequah Police Officer Ohavyah...

Keri Gordon
Aug 1, 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 11, 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


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 4, 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
Jul 3, 2023


Police Reports 5-11-23: convicted felon found with stolen gun
A local man was arrested after he fled from officers during a pedestrian stop. On May 1, Tahlequah Police Officer Steffon Herd was...

Keri Gordon
May 11, 2023


Police Reports 5-3-23: sex offender caught living near school
A sex offender was found to be residing within 800 feet from a local elementary school. On April 25, Tahlequah Police Officer Zach Adams...

Keri Gordon
May 3, 2023


Red Fern Festival: a yearly tradition to locals and visitors
The fresh morning air gently cooled my skin as the sun broke from behind the trees. It was a gorgeous, almost perfect April morning. The...

Devin Gordon
Apr 28, 2023


Police Reports 4-25-23: convicted felon found with firearms
On April 15, Tahlequah Police Sgt. Lane Cobb was patrolling the area of State Highway 82 and North Cedar Avenue when he observed a...

Keri Gordon
Apr 25, 2023