Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt commended the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) for their ongoing work to combat illegal marijuana grows and related criminal activity across the state. “In 2022, I made it a top priority to crack…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol joined Clinton city leaders and state legislators for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Troop H headquarters. The current headquarters, built in 1967, is a 3,600-square-foot facility. The new building will span 7,000 square feet and feature an advanced…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a tragic weekend across the state, with 16 people losing their lives—15 in vehicle collisions and one from drowning. Among the victims were five children who died in vehicle crashes. Troopers emphasized that many of these tragedies are…

Oklahoma – Last week, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision on I-35 near SH-33 in Logan County, assisted by first responders. Troopers determined that Jonathan Bush, 40, the driver of a box truck, struck a parked Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) truck…

Oklahoma – A tragic crash occurred on the Will Rogers Turnpike (Interstate 44 eastbound) just east of the Miami exit on August 19, involving an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) work crew. Preliminary investigation shows a semi-truck drifted off the roadway, striking an OTA employee who…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced the retirement of Trooper Keith Teel #792 after 27 years of service to the state. Trooper Teel joined the 50th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy in January 1998. His first assignment was with Troop E in Coal County before…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a semi-truck collided with an unoccupied vehicle on Interstate 35 near Guthrie early Wednesday morning. Troopers said the incident occurred around 4 a.m. after the vehicle’s driver struck a deer, leaving the car disabled in the middle…

Oklahoma – At its recent meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission received an update on the state’s national bridge condition ranking, upcoming infrastructure projects, and a new community engagement initiative. Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Executive Director Tim Gatz informed commissioners that Oklahoma climbed to No….

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recognized Lt. Johnny Crisp on his retirement following 25 years of service to the state. Lt. Crisp, a graduate of the 52nd OHP Academy, served in Troop A (Oklahoma City), Troop ES (Executive Security), Troop R (Capitol), and Troop…

Oklahoma – An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper located a stolen vehicle connected to suspects wanted in a murder investigation just after 1:00 p.m. near Sapulpa. The vehicle, occupied by a male driver and two female passengers, was reported linked to individuals wanted for accessory to…

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, August 4, in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. The public and media are invited to attend in person or watch the livestream online. During…

Oklahoma – According to the state officials, Lt Toy Thilges has retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the State of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). Thilges began his career in June 2000, graduating from the 52nd Academy. He was initially assigned…