Sheriff’s office set to announce impending purchase of body cameras
While TCSO appears to have found a way to fund the cameras, TPD is about to roll out about 30 additional body cameras on their officers this weekend.
Mentally ill man feared trip to jail would kill him this time
A mentally ill man who nearly died in the jail one year ago was ordered jailed Thursday for failure to pay child support. A judge ordered him jailed again Thursday but reversed her order after learning the man had been ruled incompetent due to brain damage he suffered in the jail.
Judge sets Feb. 1 for decision on possible trial date for Betty Shelby
Shelby, charged with first-degree manslaughter for killing Terence Crutcher in September, faces a minimum of four years in prison.
Jail negotiations first big test in new era of cooperation between city of Tulsa, Tulsa County
New Mayor G.T.Bynum has said he expects to get a new jail deal with the county completed early in his administration. That would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and a sure sign that city-county relations are on the mend.
Prosecutor: Announcement on possible Glanz charges coming ‘next couple of weeks’
Okmulgee County District Attorney Rob Barris told The Frontier on Wednesday a decision on possible charges should come “in the next couple of weeks.”
Courthouse use of “stun cuffs” not a new development
The devices have come under fire both locally and nationally by activists who maintain their use in court is dangerous, unnecessary and prejudicial.
Lawsuit filed by Cushing residents seeks earthquake damages from energy companies
A lawsuit filed in Payne County is the latest to seek damages from energy companies due to earthquakes. The suit by four individuals names five energy companies.
Judge leaves attorney in control of Terence Crutcher’s estate
Tulsa County District Judge Kurt Glassco named Terence Crutcher’s four minor children as the estate’s heirs. Tulsa attorney Austin Bond will remain special administrator of the estate.
