Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that I-35 southbound at mile marker 168 remains closed following the overturn of a tanker carrying 7,000 gallons of bio-diesel fuel. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., and cleanup is expected to take significant time due to the…

Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol lieutenant visited Grandview School near Tahlequah last week, combining Halloween fun with an important safety message. Lt. Chris Arnall read a Halloween-themed book to his daughter Kelsey’s second-grade class and spoke to students about the dangers of drugs as…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol requested the public’s assistance after a woman was found dead along Interstate 44 eastbound, just west of Kelly Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon. According to the agency, troopers were notified around 2:30 p.m. on October 21, 2025, that a body…

Lawton, OK – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol shared that troopers provided security and escorted the crew during the filming of actor Ethan Hawke’s new series The Lowdown, which was filmed in Oklahoma. The series, which recently debuted, follows a journalist investigating a conspiracy in the…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recognized Trooper C.L. Parkins #685 for his retirement after three decades of dedicated service to the state of Oklahoma. Trooper Parkins began his career in 1995 after graduating from the 48th OHP Academy. He was first assigned to Troop…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urged motorists to remain alert and cautious in work zones after a trooper’s vehicle was sideswiped on Interstate 35 near Goldsby. Officials said Trooper Chandler Lipe was in a construction zone on Wednesday when crews had just begun placing…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that several of its troopers were honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) banquet for their work in combating impaired driving. Among those recognized were Captain Ronnie Hampton, Trooper Summer Smith, Trooper Levi Eaton, Lieutenant Lisa Jorgensen,…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced the retirements of Troopers Charles Criddle and Derek Lowder, both of whom concluded their careers serving with Troop ES, the division responsible for security for the Governor and his family. Trooper Criddle began his law enforcement career in…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has completed its work in Tulsa under Operation SAFE, the state initiative aimed at restoring safety and cleanliness by clearing homeless encampments, trash, and debris from state-owned property. Over a 14-day period, troopers cleared…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released details on the sentencing of Trevor McManus, who stole a Ram TRX from a Glenpool dealership on July 20, 2024. When Glenpool Police attempted to stop him, McManus fled at speeds reaching 120 mph, prompting officers to request…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, working in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, is continuing Operation Safe, an initiative focused on addressing homeless encampments located on state property. Officials said many individuals have already relocated with the assistance of resources offered during the…

Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced the upcoming departure of Chief Operating Officer Rick Rose, who also served as director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). Rose’s last day with the agency will be Sept. 26, 2025. Before leading OMES, Rose served…