Claremore Daily Progress

Crime/Courts

Crime/Courts
  • Charges filed against three Rogers County juveniles

    The Rogers County District Attorney’s office reversed its decision Tuesday, filing sexual assault and witness intimidation charges against three boys, ages 11- and 13-years-old.

    March 6, 2013

  • Seeking Justice

    A Rogers County father is outraged after what he perceives as failed promises by District Attorney Janice Steidley and First Assistant Bryce Lair to seek justice for his daughters who were allegedly raped.

    March 5, 2013

  • Catoosa resident scammed out of nearly $18K

    Rogers County Lt. Deputy David Hayes responded to a dispatch call Monday at a Catoosa area residence. The RP (reporting party) said on Feb. 13 she received correspondence from who she thought was Publishers Clearing House, indicating a payment of winnings and final notice for $1,150,000 and to contact the agent, Eugene E. Wooden Sr. at 1-716-616-9400 within 72 hours. 

    February 27, 2013

  • Chief Brown's Statement Post rules for Singer, questions DA

    Judge Dynda Post granted two motions to intervene Friday for the City of Claremore and Detective John Singer concerning an alleged Giglio issue. 

    February 24, 2013 1 Photo

  • Taxidermist speaks out against Steidley

    Taxidermist Tony Shrum is speaking out against District Attorney Janice Steidley’s attention to a 2012 Rogers County wildlife case involving her spouse, Larry Steidley and her brother Ray Smith.

    February 24, 2013

  • UPDATE - Escapee grabbed by deputies

    A yet-to-be-identified suspect is in custody at Rogers County Jail after attempting to flee from a court appearance at the Rogers County Courthouse, say sheriff’s deputies.

    February 20, 2013

  • County still looking for Emergency Manager

    The search continues for a new director of Emergency Management in Rogers County.

    February 20, 2013

  • County Jail escape stopped

    Rogers County Sheriff’s Office stopped an escape attempt Saturday by discovering a hole on the roof that connected to the kitchen inside the jail. 

    February 20, 2013

  • Rape victim’s mother angry with DA

    The mother of a 13-year-old rape victim is outraged that District Attorney Janice Steidley plans to offer the suspect a plea bargain against her wishes.

    February 19, 2013

  • Man arrested for soliciting minor on FB

    Rogers County District Attorney Investigators arrested Jeffrey Adam Riggs Friday for soliciting sexual conduct or communications with a minor by use of technology.

    February 19, 2013

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