Cell by Cell: Suspected of driving drunk, a long-haul trucker died in jail—but he actually had pneumonia
Michael Hoeppner wasn’t high or drunk — just deathly ill. He died in an Oklahoma jail without medical treatment.
The Big Break: A Missouri bank is largest buyer and seller of one Oklahoma tax credit
Between 2012 and 2017, Commerce Bank acquired more than $22.2 million in Oklahoma historic rehabilitation tax credits. Although a Legislative task force and a state commission have recommended reforming the program, state lawmakers have never followed through.
After the death of a 16-year old, a judge has ordered new procedures for juveniles at Oklahoma County jail
A new ruling requires speedier assessment of minors booked into the jail to weigh whether they can be transferred to juvenile detention
Before dying in prison of a ruptured appendix, Joshua England begged for medical attention
A federal lawsuit claims a 21-year old Oklahoma man vomited, wept and lay on floor of his cell doubled over in pain before his death. A doctor never examined him.
Budget does not include money for treatment and mental health programs mandated by voters
Stitt had initially called for $10 million in appropriations for the voter-mandated County Community Safety Investment Fund as part of his 2020 budget proposal.
State leaders look to remove juveniles from Oklahoma adult jails
“We do have space in our juvenile facility for these kids and they shouldn’t be held in our jail.” — Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert
Cell by Cell: A teenage suicide sheds light on a lack of oversight for juveniles in county jails
Oklahoma jails that hold minors aren’t subject to the same standards or state oversight as juvenile detention centers.
Video: Police shot OKC teen through a hole in a fence
Body camera footage from the shooting shows Oklahoma City Police Department Sgt. Kyle Holcomb opening fire on the teenager from a hole in a wooden fence behind the house. Police have said the teen had a BB gun, though the teens lawyer is contesting that.