DOJ: Former narcotics supervisor sentenced for stealing drug evidence for personal use

In 2017, Mull began removing OSBI evidence envelopes containing the illicit drug before the evidence was booked. August 2, 2019TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — According to U.S. Attorney Trent Shores, a former narcotics supervisor from the Mayes County Sheriff’s Office was...

Former Achille mayor speaks out before arrest in evidence room break-in

Investigators say the charges stem from an incident in March when several items were reported missing from the Achille Police Department’s evidence room. Enter Article DATE HEREACHILLE, Okla. – An embattled former Oklahoma mayor says it is time for him to...

Oklahoma to tackle rape kit backlog with new law

Gov. Kevin Stitt last week signed a bill to create a statewide tracking system for collecting sexual assault evidence, May 2, 2019Oklahoma is poised to tackle a backlog of more than 7,200 untested rape kits.Gov. Kevin Stitt last week signed a bill to create a...

DNA identifies Arkansas homicide victim 30 years after death

Last seen over 30 years ago, William C. Reed’s remains were identified in Oklahoma thanks to DNA technology. April 13, 2019hOKLAHOMA CITY — (AP) – An Arkansas man whose remains were found in Oklahoma has been identified more than 30 years after his death...

Oklahoma County purging evidence room, selling guns to federal license holders

Avery said the shotguns, rifles and handguns were either stolen, seized or never claimed by the owner. March 10, 2019OKLAHOMA COUNTY – Old, antique guns are up for auction.The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department is purging their evidence room.And, you can...

Tulsa County Sheriff’s property room overflowing

The property room currently houses about 56,000 pieces of property and evidence held by the sheriff’s office. JANUARY 23, 2019Stored personal property at the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office is becoming a big strain on law enforcement.The property room...