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'Targeted and punished:' Cleveland County Sheriff's Office critic speaks out after arrest

Lisa Monahan A vocal critic of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is speaking out for the first time since his controversial arrest last week, describing it as an attack on his freedom of speech by the very agency he has been scrutinizing for months.

Facebook critic or criminal? Cleveland County Sheriff’s fiercest skeptic calls arrest retaliation

Lisa Monahan A social media critic of the embattled Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was arrested Wednesday, marking the latest twist in a yearlong saga of controversy, accusations, and legal battles surrounding Sheriff Chris Amason.

Former Cleveland County Deputy Vaughn Cannon Faces Plea, Sentencing In Wife's Murder

News 9 Vaughn Cannon, a former Cleveland County Deputy, is set to appear in court on December 10, 2024, for a plea and sentencing hearing after being charged with the first-degree murder of his wife, Jordan Pyle, a fellow deputy.

Cleveland County Sheriff Details Decision To Cut Jobs, Blames Budget Constraints

News 9 Sheriff Chris Amason announced in mid-September the reduction of 24 positions from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, citing budget constraints as the driving factor behind this difficult decision. On Wednesday, he talked about why he felt forced to reduce his staff. “It's heartbreaking, something I never wanted to do,” Sheriff Amason said.

Cleveland County Hires Consultant Amid Jail Deaths, Budget Dispute

News 9 Nine inmate deaths since 2020 — seven of which happened in just the past two years — prompted Cleveland County Commissioners to intervene, hiring a consultant to review operations at the Cleveland County Detention Center in what they call an ‘alarming trend’ under Sheriff Chris Amason’s tenure.

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OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Summer Miller Oklahoma State Department of Health reports a new measles case, bringing the state's total to 13.

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Summer Miller Oklahoma State Department of Health reports a new measles case, bringing the state's total to 13.

Oklahoma County jail investigation catches mail laced with fentanyl before it causes harm

Jordan Fremstad Oklahoma County authorities uncover a fentanyl smuggling operation targeting the Detention Center. Four arrested, potentially preventing numerous casualties.

Oklahoma County jail investigation catches mail laced with fentanyl before it causes harm

Jordan Fremstad Oklahoma County authorities uncover a fentanyl smuggling operation targeting the Detention Center. Four arrested, potentially preventing numerous casualties.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead

Associated Press Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the OKC Thunder to a triumphant 118-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, taking a 2-0 lead in the playoff series.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead

Associated Press Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the OKC Thunder to a triumphant 118-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, taking a 2-0 lead in the playoff series.

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OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Summer Miller Oklahoma State Department of Health reports a new measles case, bringing the state's total to 13.

Oklahoma County jail investigation catches mail laced with fentanyl before it causes harm

Jordan Fremstad Oklahoma County authorities uncover a fentanyl smuggling operation targeting the Detention Center. Four arrested, potentially preventing numerous casualties.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead

Associated Press Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the OKC Thunder to a triumphant 118-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, taking a 2-0 lead in the playoff series.

'Targeted and punished:' Cleveland County Sheriff's Office critic speaks out after arrest

Facebook critic or criminal? Cleveland County Sheriff’s fiercest skeptic calls arrest retaliation

Former Cleveland County Deputy Vaughn Cannon Faces Plea, Sentencing In Wife's Murder

Cleveland County Sheriff Details Decision To Cut Jobs, Blames Budget Constraints

Cleveland County Hires Consultant Amid Jail Deaths, Budget Dispute

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OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County jail investigation catches mail laced with fentanyl before it causes harm

Oklahoma County jail investigation catches mail laced with fentanyl before it causes harm

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead

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OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County jail investigation catches mail laced with fentanyl before it causes harm

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead

Thunder control Game 2 from start to finish in 118-99 win

Game 2 of the NBA playoffs is underway for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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