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OHP: Wagoner man killed in head-on crash with dump truck

1 week ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

A 63-year-old man was killed Thursday evening after crashing head-on with a dump truck 1 mile west of Tahlequah. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Ricky W. Kerr was westbound on State Highway 51 in a 2011 Dodge Journey, and the driver of the 2000 freightliner was eastbound. At around 7:30 p.m., Kerr entered the eastbound lane and the two vehicles impacted. Kerr was pronounced dead on the scene by Cherokee Nation EMS. The driver of the truck was not injured.
OHP: Adair man dead after Mayes County crash

1 week ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

Keri Gordon 7 minutes ago1 min readA 36-year-old man is dead after two-vehicle crash six miles east of Salina. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 6 a.m. April 15 on 6015 Kenwood Road. Chad Flickinger was admitted in critical conditon after he was airlifted to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He was pronounced dead April 17.
Sheriff's Reports 4-17-25: Man accused of threatening woman, dog

1 week ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

A man was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm after he allegedly admitted to firing a weapon during a dispute. On April 14, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Cohen responded to West 806 Road for reports of threats being made. William Johnson, 76, accused a woman of having problems with people, and shooting at his dog. He went on to say that the woman's dog comes into his yard all the time, and he never shoots at the dog.
Sheriff's Reports 4-3-25: Four arrested after shots fired near Shady Grove School

3 weeks ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

Four people were arrested after deputies were called to Shady Grove School for a shots fired call. On March 25, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Dustin Tannehill was dispatched to Shady Grove School after sounds of several gunshots were reported by staff members. An individual said close to 40 rounds of shots were fired and a woman arrived and said she heard several rounds over the course of a couple of months. She said she believed the shots were coming from Derek Fleming. Sgt.
BREAKING: Man who killed wrecker driver dies ahead of sentencing

3 weeks ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

A man who pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter after crashing into a wrecker driver and killing him while intoxicated has reportedly died. On Nov. 26, 2022, John Alic Mills, 31, was loading a disabled Tesla onto his Red Beards Towing wrecker on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 69 when 78-year-old Robert Marshall struck him with his 2006 Cadillac DTS. “The Cadillac departed the roadway to the right, entered the shoulder, and impacted the Tesla.
Police Reports 3-28-25

1 month ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

On March 17, Tahlequah Police Officer Qua'shon Leathers was called to a roundabout after a man was found asleep with his head in a drainage sewer. Allen James appeared intoxicated and admitted to consuming alcohol. James was arrested and booked for public drunkenness. Officers resonded to South College Avenue March 21 for a domestic assault incident. The victim had a cut to his cheek, bruising under his eye, and possibly a broken finger.
Sheriff's Reports 3-26-25: Man accused of threatening others with baseball bat

1 month ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

A man was arrested for several offenses after he reportedly resisted deputies and made threats. On March 22, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Seth Morgan was dispatched to South 460 Road due to reports of a man who was allegedly threatening people with a baseball bat and a 2x4 piece of lumber. Morgan arrived to find a woman who appeared to be in distress. He was approaching the woman when Christopher Crum began walking out of a garage. Morgan said the man seemed to be irate.
Sheriff's Reports 3-18-25: Suspected drunk driver arrested after crashing into tree

1 month ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

A man was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed into a tree. On March 15, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Cassondra Jones was dispatched to reports of a single-vehicle crash on South Cary Lane and East 770 Road. The deputy arrived to find the damaged vehicle and the driver, Steven Zachary Carr. Carr said he was driving past a truck, lost control, and struck a tree.
Man accused off shooting Webbers Falls officer arrested in New Mexico

1 month ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

Billy Wayne Williams was arrested Monday, March 17 after he was located in a Walmart parking lot in Grants, New Mexico. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, a Webbers Falls officer conducted a traffic stop near East Lynch Street and North Smith Street on Sunday, March 16. Williams, 46, was accused of shooting the officer during the traffic stop and fled the scene. The officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition and later released.
Sheriff's Reports 3-11-25: Man arrested after allegedly swinging pellet gun at woman

1 month ago | tahlequahnews.com | Keri Gordon

An altercation between family members lands one man in jail after he was accused of making threats and committing assault with a dangerous weapon. On March 9, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Jimmie Robertson was dispatched to South Lamons Road due to reports of a fight in progress. A man, who had blood running down his face, said Michael Joe Lamons left on a 4-wheeler to a family member's house. Robertson met with Lamons, who had blood on his nose, ear, and hand.