Новости за 06.03.2019

OKLAHOMA CITY –Following a six-day trial, a jury has convicted an Oklahoma man of murder. Earlier this week, Darris Brooks was found guilty of killing 33-year-old Noah Ruff in 2017. Around 2:45 p.m. on Sep. 23, 2017, officers were called to a shooting in the 2000 block of N.E. 26th St. When police arrived at the home, they found Noah Ruff lying in the front yard. Investigators say Ruff had been shot multiple times and was rushed to a nearby hospital. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt has announced his request of a performance audit of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. The request to the Oklahoma Auditor and Inspector’s Office is for an audit of Medicaid enrollment in the state from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Stitt requests the scope of the audit to include: Determine whether OHCA is meeting mandatory requirements for determining eligibility and re-eligibility or re-certification of Medicaid Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)... Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY – An organization has revealed the state’s “most endangered places” of 2019. Each year, Preservation Oklahoma, a private, nonprofit membership organization that aims to raise aware of historical structures at risk of demolition or deterioration, asks for nominations from the public which are then voted on by a group of preservation professionals. “The past year has proved to be a difficult time for Oklahoma’s historical structures with the loss of Founder’s Bank, the fire and partial... Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY – If you love animals, the Oklahoma City Zoo is hoping you can spread your love of nature through volunteer work. Volunteers at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden help in a variety of ways from teaching children or helping with hands-on work. The zoo is hosting volunteer open houses on the following dates: March 9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 […]

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. – A sheriff’s office in Indiana has issued a warrant for the arrest of Punxsutawney Phil for fraud. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office says he is wanted after predicting an early Spring on February 2, 2019. The sheriff’s office took to Facebook to share the news adding the hashtag “#brrr”. “Evidence has shown this to be fraudulent. A warrant has been issued for the “the groundhog” for the crime of fraud. Contact your local law enforcement with […]

MIAMI, Okla. – Two people have been arrested on suspicion of counterfeiting thousands of dollars. On March 4, police served a search warrant on a room at the Hampton Inn Hotel in Miami, Oklahoma. 44-year-old Scott Lowe and 39-year-old Joan Smith were arrested and police say $3,000 in counterfeit $50 bills were found in the hotel room with printing equipment. Authorities say the two printed and spent approximately $30,000 in counterfeit money over the past month in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Dozens of acres burned in southeast Oklahoma City as firefighters worked to gain control of a grass fire. Around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oklahoma City firefighters were called to a grass fire near S.E. 104th and Peebly Rd. Initially, fire crews heard that the blaze had consumed about three acres. Minutes later, authorities learned the fire had actually burned 10 to 20 acres. It didn’t take long for firefighters to put out the blaze, and they were […]

STILLWATER, Okla. – A 15-year-old boy is recovering from head injuries after he was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon when he got off the school bus. Just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Stillwater police were called to an accident involving a pedestrian at Miller Ave. and Husband St. Investigators learned the pedestrian was a 15-year-old student who was crossing the street after getting off the school bus. Officials say the school bus was stopped on Miller with its […]

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. – Hundreds of firearms that are gathering dust in evidence lockers will soon be up for auction in Oklahoma County. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is purging their evidence room and auctioning off about 500 guns. “All budgets are tight right now, so this is going to help us,” said Capt. Charles Avery, with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department. Avery told News 4 that the shotguns, rifles and handguns were either stolen, seized or never claimed by […]

FORT DODGE, Iowa – Body camera video shows a Fort Dodge police officer believed to have been exposed to fentanyl. The unidentified officer was exposed to the substance during a routine traffic stop over the weekend, according to WHO. Police say they pulled over 28-year-old Kayla Potter around 5 p.m. Sunday. Afterwards, the officer complained of feeling confused and light-headed, so he called for backup. When medics arrived at the law enforcement center, the officer was unresponsive. After arriving... Читать дальше...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is seeking help from the public in their search for a new logo. Blayne Arthur, Secretary of Agriculture, says she likes to encompass the agency’s purpose in three words: regulate, protect and promote. “Branding has such a vital role for any entity—our agency is no exception,” she said. “I am eager to see the creativity Oklahomans have to offer.” The chosen logo will be used by ODAFF on all […]

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – A Wisconsin couple faces criminal charges after prosecutors said they knowingly may have exposed the public to measles. Prosecutors said the man’s desire to work out may have put people at risk. Charges were filed against the pair on March 1st. According to the criminal complaint, on May 1, 2018, a Waukesha County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over 58-year-old Christine Bennett along Bluemound Road. In the passenger seat of the vehicle was her husband, Jeffery Murawski, 57, who […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – The first member of the Women’s Army Auxillary Corps from Oklahoma will soon receive a posthumous honor. Helen Loretta Freudenberger was born on Dec. 16, 1915 in Coyle, Oklahoma as the youngest of eight children. Maj. Helen Lorett Freudenberger joined the Women’s Army Auxillary Corps during World War II to support the Army. She joined on July 9, 1942 and became the first member to join from Oklahoma. Later in life, she wrote, “Thank God I don’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – An 18-year-old mother was arrested after an infant tested positive for opioids at the hospital. On March 3, just after 10:40 p.m., police responded to a hospital in reference to a possible child abuse call from a DHS worker who said a child “nearly died.” The worker said the 9-month-old was first brought to the hospital because the child had swallowed a piece of candy. However, according to a police report, “no candy was found” and “nothing […]

ARDMORE, Okla. – Ardmore police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 61-year-old man. Police are looking for James Lunc and say his phone was last pinged in Seymour, Texas on Wednesday just before 8:15 a.m. Lunc is described as a white male and may be driving a maroon 2011 Ford Edge with the Oklahoma tag BST270. Police say Lunc suffers from dementia. If you have any information, call police immediately.

DEL CITY, Okla. – A street in Del City will be narrowed to one lane in each direction for bridge repairs. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says eastbound and westbound SE 15th St. will be “intermittently narrowed to one lane in each direction” at Vickie Dr. in Del City on Wednesday for I-40 bridge repairs. Crews are expected to be working on the repairs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers are asked to use caution and should expect delays […]

TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa police arrested a man after he allegedly fled from officers during a traffic stop and then choked a K-9 officer. FOX 23 reports police say the incident started as a traffic stop at 81st and Yale. Officials pulled over Rudolph Gorniak who ended up giving officers a fake name and then took off. Gorniak bailed from the vehicle near 71st and Yale and that’s when police brought out K-9 Officer Riggs to assist. Police say K-9 […]

TULSA, Okla. – A military plane had to make an emergency landing at a Tulsa airport on Tuesday after there were reports of a fire on board. According to the Tulsa Fire Department, a Navy plane diverted to the Tulsa International Airport and officials determined an overheated fan caused the concern, KJRH reports. All 22 passengers were able to get off the plane safely. There were no reports of any injuries. A statement on the incident was released by a […]

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – An undercover investigation into a child pornography case led to an Oklahoma man’s arrest. On Monday, Tulsa police arrested 52-year-old Rogelio Granados for distribution of child pornography. According to FOX 23, Broken Arrow police and the Tulsa Police Cyber Crimes Unit worked together, and served a search warrant on Saturday at the house where Granados lives. More than 1,000 images and videos containing child pornography were found on one device. Officials say Granados distributed... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK CITY — A mom slashed a teenage girl in the face outside an East Harlem public school on Tuesday afternoon as retaliation after the teen used a stun gun on the woman’s daughter, police said. The 49-year-old mom was in front of the E. 120th Street school with her 13-year-old daughter around 2:30 p.m. when the assault happened, an NYPD spokesman said. There was an altercation between the teens and then the 14-year-old girl pulled out an electronic […]

CALIFORNIA – Santa Anita Park announced Tuesday it is suspending racing at least through the weekend following reports of 21 racehorses dying while racing or training at the famed track since December 26. The announcement came hours after the death of 4-year-old filly Let’s Light the Way, the Los Angeles Times reported. She injured her right front leg while training and was euthanized Tuesday. “The safety, health and welfare of the horses and jockeys is our top priority,” Tim Ritvo, […]

WARR ACRES, Okla. – Authorities are still looking for a man accused of robbing a fast food restaurant in Warr Acres at gunpoint. Just after 3 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to Whataburger near N MacArthur and W Wilshire in reference to an armed robbery. Video released of the incident shows the suspect jump over the counter with a gun and then grabs a nearby employee, takes him to the register and demands money. Police say the suspect left the business […]

SALISBURY, N.C. — A baby died after being mauled by a dog at his babysitter’s house in North Carolina Tuesday afternoon, police told WCNC. The attack happened around 2:30 p.m. at 716 Wilson Road in Salisbury. Salisbury police told WCNC the babysitter sat 6-month-old Jacari Long down in the living room while she went to clean out the back seat of her car so she could leave with the child. The child was then attacked by the dog. According to police, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reports of a drunk driver in northwest Oklahoma City led to a short police pursuit overnight. At around 2 a.m., police received a call about a possible drunk driver driving down NW Expressway. An offer spotted the vehicle near Meridian and NW Expressway and tried to pull the driver over, but he would not stop. Speeds reached about 80 miles per hour before the driver turned north on Council from NW Expressway and pulled into a nearby […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man released from a Tennessee jail last month is back behind bars after he allegedly committed another crime before even leaving the parking lot, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after walking out of the Shelby County Correctional Center in northeast Memphis, authorities say Shomari Garrison stole a jailer’s car from the parking lot. The jailer said she left her car running in the parking lot to warm it up, but when she came out […]