Keri Gordon
Jul 1
Sheriff's Reports 7-1-24: Suspected drunken driver admits to consuming 12 beers shortly before vehicle crash
A man said he consumed alcohol before crashing his vehicle in a ditch. On June 27, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Cassondra Truett was...
Keri Gordon
Jun 25
Sheriff's Reports 6-25-24: Pair popped for drug possession, trafficking
A Minnesota pair were booked into jail on several drug-related charges after they were pulled over for a defective taillight. On June 19,...
Keri Gordon
Jun 20
Sheriff's Reports 6-20-24: 'Sovereign citizen' allegedly noncompliant during suspected DUI traffic stop
A tribal man claiming to be a "sovereign citizen" was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after a traffic stop near the...
Keri Gordon
Jun 18
Chennault walks away with victory after Tuesday's primary election
Jason Chennault will remain the Cherokee County Sheriff after defeating Republican Pete Broderick and Republican Clint Johnson, 60.72...
Keri Gordon
Jun 17
Commissioners OK hire of fire training center facility manager
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of a facility manager for the Chief Bob Adrian Regional Fire Training...
Keri Gordon
Jun 12
UPDATE: Man arrested on child porn charges worked at treatment center for Native youth
Authorities said a man who was arrested for possession of child pornography worked at the Jack Brown Regional Treatment Center. According...
Keri Gordon
Jun 12
Sheriff's Reports 6-12-24: Arrestee accused of threatening to 'kill' deputy, family
A combative man allegedly threatened to kill a deputy and his family as he was being booked into jail. On June 3, Cherokee County...
Keri Gordon
Jun 11
Locals hear from Republican candidates during meet-and-greet
Close to 100 community members gathered at the Tahlequah Armory Municipal Center Monday, June 10 to hear from local Republican candidates...
Keri Gordon
Jun 7
Tahlequah man sentenced for federal firearm conviction
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Tahlequah man was sentenced to prison for...
Keri Gordon
Jun 6
Man arrested on aggravated child pornography charges
A man was arrested this week after authorities received a tip that images of child pornography were being downloaded. The Oklahoma State...