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November 20, 2009

Sheriff's Beat

Body sent to ME

Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies are awaiting a medical examiner’s findings on the death of an area man.

A death report was filed Thursday concerning Watie Thirsty, 27.

He was found by his stepfather, who called the sheriff’s office.

A smoking device was found near the body, and reports state a possible methamphetamine lab was also found at the residence. Personnel from the District 27 Drug Task Force were called to the scene.

In an unrelated matter, a representative of the Armstrong Bank in Wagoner filed a report Monday about an air conditioner being gone from a house. The home was also vandalized.

Sarah Kelly filed a threats report Monday.

Kelli Johnson reported a protective order violation.

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The use of cell phones while driving is increasingly becoming an issue. What do you think about cell phone use by emergency personnel, like law enforcement officers, EMTs, firemen, etc.?

• If the law allows the common citizen to use cell phones while driving, emergency personnel should be able to also.
• Emergency personnel should be held to a higher standard. Since they are often driving faster than normal, they should not be allowed to use cell phones while driving, even if other citizens can.
• They should be allowed to use them like anyone else, but their host entities (hospitals, fire departments, cities, etc.) should carry extra insurance for this reason.
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