Keri Gordon
4 days ago
Two adults, three juveniles arrested after firearm reportedly brandished during incident
Two adults and three juveniles were arrested after deputies responded to reports of an alleged break-in wherein a gun was brandished. On...
Keri Gordon
4 days ago
Police Reports 1-23-25: Several arrested for public drunkenness
A man was arrested after officers were called to a local business due to him being passed out in a vehicle. On Jan. 9, Tahlequah Police...
Press Release
Jan 17
Cherokee County woman pleads guilty to felony arson charge
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that a Cherokee County woman pleaded guilty to one...
Keri Gordon
Jan 16
Tahlequah man convicted of aggravated possession of child pornography
Jurors found a Tahlequah man guilty of aggravated possession of child pornography in Cherokee County District Court Wednesday, Jan. 15....
Keri Gordon
Jan 14
Sheriff stresses importance of security measures after gun brought inside courthouse
A man was excused from jury duty after he brought a loaded gun into the Cherokee County Courthouse. Cherokee County Sheriff Jason...
Keri Gordon
Jan 14
Sheriff's Reports 1-14-25: Brass knuckles, meth, fentanyl located during traffic stops
Deputies located a handful of illegal items during several traffic stops. On Jan. 4, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Carver was...
Keri Gordon
Jan 8
Police Reports 1-8-25: Adult Protective Services contacted after residents found wandering from care facilities
Adult Protective Services was contacted after two separate incidents in which residents were found wandering outside. On Dec. 21,...
Keri Gordon
Jan 7
Sheriff's Reports 1-7-25: Traffic stop for tag light violation lands man in jail for DUI
A man was arrested New Year's Day for driving under the influence after his tag light caught the attention of a deputy. On Jan. 1,...
Keri Gordon
Jan 2
Sheriff's Reports 1-2-25: Wanted man arrested after stop at checkpoint
A man with warrants was arrested after he came upon a safety checkpoint in Cherokee County. On Dec. 23, deputies with the Cherokee County...
Keri Gordon
Dec 31, 2024
Fallen wrecker driver's widow continues to advocate for change ahead of the new year
A man who is accused of crashing into a wrecker driver and killing him while intoxicated in 2022 is slated to appear in court next week....