Police Exhume 1972 Hitchhiker Remains for DNA Test
Oklahoma Highway Patrol is comparing DNA from a 54-year-old unidentified hitchhiker death with a family that believes the victim may be a missing relative.
Oklahoma Crime News
Across Oklahoma, coverage here takes in criminal investigations, law enforcement operations, court proceedings and public safety updates. Reporting focuses on the judicial system and the agencies responsible for maintaining order.
Drug Crime
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Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Seizes Large Drug Haul
Agents intercepted shipments of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms intended for communities across the state.
Criminal Justice
Oklahoma Lets Cold Case Families Seek Independent Review
A new state law requires agencies to assign a fresh detective or bring in an outside agency when families request a review of unsolved cases.
Sex Crimes
Oklahoma Prepares to Execute James Pavatt
Pavatt is scheduled for lethal injection on Nov. 12 after clemency was denied in a 3-2 vote by the state's Pardon and Parole Board.
Law Enforcement
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Oklahoma Camera Program Targets Uninsured Drivers
A state program uses license plate readers to identify uninsured vehicles and provide paths to compliance.
Financial Crime
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Oklahoma Recorded High Volume of Spam Calls in September
The state ranked fourth nationally for spam calls as prisoners were paid to conduct political robocalls.
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Oklahoma reporting spans law enforcement actions, the state court system, public safety initiatives and criminal trends. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Prosecution strategies and defense outcomes often dictate the pace of major cases across the state. Legislative adjustments to the penal code and shifts in departmental policy occur more frequently than changes to local enforcement tactics.