A 33-year-old man incarcerated in an Oklahoma corrections facility has been charged with running a methamphetamine and heroin distribution network from his prison cell. A federal grand jury indicted the man on multiple drug and conspiracy charges on June 4. The man...
Disagreement among experts about use of drug-sniffing dogs
When a traffic stop happens, a dog may sniff around the vehicle, and if drugs are detected, this can give law enforcement probable cause to search it. However, the accuracy of K-9 units varies for a number of reasons. For some people in Oklahoma, a dog may cause...
Man accused of stealing van also facing drug charges
Oklahoma police recently arrested a man accused of stealing a nonprofit organization's vehicle. He is currently facing allegations for eluding a police officer, unauthorized use of a vehicle and multiple drug charges. The van was also returned to the organization. The...
Correctional officers facing drug charges
Two former correctional officers were recently arrested for allegedly taking part in drug activities at their place of work. The husband and wife duo are expected to have multiple drug charges filed against them, including charges for trafficking a controlled...
New study shows benefits of expungement laws
Once you are in the criminal justice system, it is difficult to ever fully be free of it. Even if you serve your sentence and do not commit any additional offenses, your criminal record may continue to negatively impact your life for years to come. Thankfully, some...
