Crime
Creek County search warrant leads to large drug bust
Creek County Sheriff’s Deputies say the search warrant turned up four firearms and 11 pounds of marijuana.

Sapulpa man arrested for allegedly threatening Hillcrest Medical Center in wake of St. Francis shooting
Nurses overheard the man loudly saying, “If I don’t get pain meds, I will do what that other guy did the other day!”

Woman admits to driving a stolen car to a “party room” in Town West
The defendant says she purchased the 2020 Hyundai Elantra for $3,000.

Four-hour police standoff ends peacefully with suspect’s arrest
Police have a suspect in custody after he held them in a standoff for over four hours.

Creek County Sheriff’s Office confirms three bodies found in Mannford
At a short press conference on Wednesday afternoon, the Creek County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the finding of three deceased individuals in a residence outside of Mannford.

Sapulpa man arrested for child sex abuse charges against 14-year-old
A local man was arrested on child sexual abuse charges on August 10th for allegedly inappropriately touching a 14-year old at his home in Sapulpa.

Family seeks justice for mother killed in DUI
Jared Harper and his five children stood outside of the Creek County Courthouse, holding up signs reading “End DUI,” and “Justice for Billie.” It was the day of the court hearing for Justin Milwee, and a day that the Harpers had been waiting for since last Christmas.

Attacked teenager admits one of his assailants was there to buy marijuana; sister says the attack was premeditated
Austin Hoover’s sister says the drugs “gave them a clearer opportunity to do the job they clearly had planned to set out and do.”

Sapulpa teenager attacked, case no longer in Sapulpa Police jurisdiction
“When they stomped on him, he blacked out … He doesn’t remember how he got home.”

The family behind the badge: families of law enforcement speak out
Families of law enforcement speak out about the current climate of being a law enforcement officer, and what they want the public to know.

Armed robbery of Sapulpa Dollar General ends with suspect arrest
An armed robbery at a Sapulpa General Store was thwarted when a Creek County Sheriff’s Deputy showed up just in time.