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THS coach arrested
Officials expect to file charges in district court against a Tahlequah man slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle on the Northeastern State University campus last week.
Gary L. Riley Jr., 40, Tahlequah High School varsity wrestling coach, was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center Feb. 7, for being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and driving while his license was revoked. Officers found Riley in a vehicle and went to the car to check his welfare.
The vehicle’s engine was running at the time the officers found Riley. He allegedly told them he was less than a block from his home.
Riley allegedly attempted to ignore officers and motion them away.
They later smelled an odor of alcohol coming from inside his vehicle and on his breath. He refused to submit to a breath test. He later admitted consuming alcohol prior to driving.
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A chilly masterpiece
Korbin Dietz, 2-1/2, puts the finishing touches on his ice-cube painting at the Tahlequah Public Library.
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Man headed to court on drug charges
A Tahlequah man is scheduled to be in court next week on a drug charge.
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Non-profits in jeopardy?
Several dozen organizations with last-known mailing addresses in Cherokee County could soon lose their tax-exemption status, the Internal Revenue Service said this week.
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Pair of teens injured in crash Wendesday
Two teenagers were injured Wednesday night in a single-car crash near Stone Bluff in Wagoner County.
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Around the County news
The preliminary hearing for a Cherokee County man charged with child sexual abuse and performing a lewd act in the presence of a minor will continue next month.
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Four parents fail to pay child support
Four non-custodial parents allegedly failed to appear for a child support docket this week, and bench warrants have been issued for their arrests.
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Sheriff's Beat - Deputies investigate vandalism report
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Waiting for a cure
Six years ago, Kenny Boling’s life took an unexpected U-turn.
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Woman nabbed for child stealing
A Mississippi woman charged last week with child stealing has been arrested on the charge.
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Man due in court on porn charge
A Cherokee County man charged with pornography is due in court next month.
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