TAHLEQUAH —
Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Wednesday after callers reported a suspicious person near a residence.
Joey Ray Stilwell, 28, of Fort Gibson, was found in the area when deputies arrived. He allegedly had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, and smelled of alcohol. Deputies said he admitted to consuming four 16-ounce beers in the half hour before officers arrived. He was arrested and booked for public drunkenness.
In other matters, Ashley Henson spoke to deputies this week after a suspect forced his way into a trailer and tore up the floor while trying to steal copper wiring.
Ashley London spoke to deputies this week about a tag being taken off of her vehicle.
Deputies filed a report last week after a 12-year-old boy reported being kicked by a family member as the man and his girlfriend were involved in an altercation.
Ashley White spoke to deputies Wednesday that a thief rifled through her purse while she slept and took two checks.
A woman spoke to deputies Wednesday and said a man sexually assaulted her, and also spoke inappropriately about a 16-year-old girl.
Local News
Man arrested after loitering reported
- Local News
-
-
Carnival against cancer
For the past eight years, Tahlequah Middle School has come together with members of the community to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
-
Former band director busted in park
A Tahlequah man fired from his role as the Tahlequah Middle School band director in March was arrested by police this week on allegations that he was in possession of methamphetamine at a city park.
-
Legislators scramble as session ends
The end of the Oklahoma legislative session is looming, and lawmakers are scrambling to get last-minute bills on the floor.
-
Officials urge denial of sentence modification for arsonist
State officials have recommended a former wildlands firefighter convicted of arson be denied a sentence modification.
-
Most locals would favor ‘a la carte’ cable
In this digital age, fans of television can usually pick and choose what they watch and the platform on which they view it.
-
Area residents continue to offer help to tornado victims
In the aftermath of the May 20 tornado that decimated a portion of Moore, many area businesses and organizations are making efforts to assist in the recovery process.
-
Help’s on the way
Stories of heroism are surfacing in the wake of Monday’s deadly Moore tornado, and local residents are mobilizing to aid survivors.
-
Berry crops will be late this year
Cold weather has delayed the blueberry and blackberry harvest in the local area.
-
Hulbert man held on rape charges
A Hulbert man remained behind bars Tuesday on allegations of first-degree rape.
Samuel “Sammy” C. Brave, 29, is held on an $80,000 bond. -
Local man picked up on meth charge
A Tahlequah man bonded out of jail Tuesday, a day after he was arrested by police for possession of methamphetamine.
- More Local News Headlines
-



