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Thursday, 15 December 2011 22:51 |
HUGO — Drug enforcement officers from numerous jurisdictions fanned out across Hugo and Choctaw County this week to make numerous drug-related arrests.
Working in concert with the District Attorney Mark Matloff and the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force, were officers with the DEA, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Choctaw County Sheriff’s Department, City of Hugo and U.S. Marshal’s Service.
Arrested were:
• Davius Lana Freeman, Cts. 1&2: Distribution of controlled dangerous substance. (Bond: $75,000).
• Rashonda Lorene Scales-Wortham, Ct. 1: Possession of controlled dangerous substance. (Bond: $75,000).
• Chadley Demond Wortham, Ct. 1: Possession of controlled dangerous substance. Ct. 2: Maintaining place for keepingg/selling controlled substance. Ct. 3,4,5,6, Distribution of controlled dangerous substance including possession with intent to distribute. (Bond: $75,000).
• Karen Sue Freeman, Ct. 1,2, 4: Distribution of controlled dangerous substance including possession with intent to distribute; Ct. 3: Maintaining place for keeping/selling controlled substance. (Bond: $75,000).
• Lewis Freeman, Ct 1: Distribution of controlled dangerous substance. (Bond: $15,000).
• Ladale Freeman, Cts. 1,2,3: Distribution of controlled dangerous substance. (Bond $75,000).
• Jerry Lana Freeman, Ct. 1: Distribution of controlled dangerous substance. (Bond: $75,000).
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Wednesday, 07 December 2011 17:12 |
HUGO –– Hugo Police made a routine traffic stop on Dec. 1 after encountering a truck, with a broken brake light, which failed to to turn into an inside lane on a two-way road.
According to police reports, the driver told officers that he did not have his drivers license with him. After running his name and date of birth through the communication center, the officers were made aware that the subject had a warrant out for his arrest, reports stated.
Officer’s reports said that while patting the subject down, a large sum of money was found in his pocket. Because of this, the Drug Task Force agent was called to bring the drug detecting dog to the scene.
The agent ran the dog around the vehicle, and according to officer’s reports, the dog hit on the truck and a search was conducted. Reports state that the officers only finding was a crack in the windshield.
The subject was transported to Choctaw County Jail and booked on the warrant, operating a motor vehicle without a valid drivers license, improper left turn at intersection of two-way road, wind shield cracked in driver’s view and operating a motor vehicle with defective equipment. The money that had been found in the subject’s pocket was taken for seizure, reports state.
• On Dec. 2, Hugo Police were dispatched to N. A St. in reference to vandalism of a building.
Upon their arrival, officer’s spoke with a woman who stated that she had visited her storage building and observed glass laying on the floor, along with a red brick, reports stated.
There are no suspects at this time.
• Hugo Police were dispatched to a residence on S. Seventh St. on Dec. 2 regarding a burglary that occurred early that day.
The resident informed police that it must have occurred while he was at work, reports state, and that his PS3, cords to the TV, one controller, an antique gold wedding band and various other watches and jewelry were missing.
There are no suspects at this time.
• On Nov. 30, the manager of a Hugo apartment complex reported to police that $85 was missing from the office.
According to office’s reports, the office is not always locked during the day and the woman had heard information about a possible suspect.
No arrests have been made.
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Monday, 12 December 2011 22:28 |
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By Stan Stamper
Publisher
HUGO — Rural volunteer firefighters from across Choctaw County were treated to an old fashioned barbeque dinner Saturday night at the Kiamichi Technology Center.
The meal was simply a way for numerous businesses and individuals across the county to express their appreciation to the men and women who give much of their time and resources to protect other peoples’ property.
The event was coordinated by Choctaw County Emergency Management Director, Pat Collins, and her husband, Sheriff Lewis Collins.
Speaking to the large gathering of firefighters, Sheriff Collins said he had never undertaken a fundraising effort that was “so easy.”
“Virtually everywhere I have gone, people were very willing to contribute to this appreciation dinner. It’s an honor for us to be able to honor you.”
At the conclusion of the event, each county firefighter family was given a Christmas ham, and Sheriff Collins said that State Representative R.C. Pruett had been very generous in making the ham gift possible.
Several dignitaries spoke brief words of support for the dedicated group of firefighters. State Sen. Jerry Ellis said he was proud of the fact that Oklahoma was the number three state in the nation in the number of volunteer firefighters. “For saving lives and protecting property... thank you,” Ellis said.
St. Representative R.C. Pruett echoed Ellis’ remarks. “When other people run from danger, you run to danger, rising your lives. God bless you for what you do.”
KEDDO Representative Larry Morgan also addressed the group, calling them “a band of brothers.” Morgan said KEDDO would continue to emphasize training “to keep members of this strong brotherhood safe.”
One of the highlights of the banquet event was a video presentation that included a collection of county firefighters hard at work putting out fires and protecting property. The presentation was created and presented by Shane Miller, who drew praise from Sheriff Collins for his contribution to the event.
A number of volunteers also devoted a lot of time to make the event a success including John Allen Mitchell, who prepared the barbecue, Terry Park, Todd Ruffin, Jimmy Brandon, Ed and Patricia Bernard, Harold and Shelly Chamberlain, Shonda Johnson, Matt Cathey, Veronica Chamberlain and Ray Noble.
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011 16:42 |
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello says a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would govern child farm workers is an attack on the rural family farm and ranch.
The federal agency is proposing that family farms or ranches that are legal partnerships or corporations not be allowed to employ children 16 years of age or younger in farm work that is deemed hazardous.
Costello says that would bar young teens from riding on a tractor and herding and branding cattle. He also says grandparents would be prohibited from having their grandchildren work on the family farm.
Costello says the proposal could damage agricultural jobs, hurt American agricultural competitiveness and damage the cultural integrity of the rural family. He also says the idea threatens to criminalize traditional family farm life. |
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