At least five lawsuits target Tulsa psychiatric facility after allegations draw national attention
At least five lawsuits against Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health have been filed in both state and federal court since April.
Corbin Brewster to replace departed Rob Nigh as Chief Tulsa County Public Defender
Several sources confirmed Brewster’s appointment to The Frontier, but requested anonymity because it had not yet been made public.
Police still unsure on motive behind hit-and-run attacks, but say they have enough to move case forward
Despite Facebook posts denigrating the poor, whatever might have motivated Jeremy Dean Thacker to allegedly attack five homeless people on Labor Day is still unknown.
Police believe they have their man, but fatal hit-and-run has left its mark on Tulsa’s homeless population
The victim — Shawn Birdo — was only outside at the time of the attack because he refused to leave his girlfriend’s side, John 3:16 Mission President Steve Whitaker told The Frontier.
U.S. Marshals hunting escaped inmate in rural McCurtain County accused of assaulting man’s family
The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the allegations against the U.S. Marshals participating in the hunt for Aaron Paul Victory Sr., 38, who escaped from the Choctaw County Jail on Aug. 7. Allegations against the Marshals are that both men were physically assaulted and one of the men was put in a dog cage with a police dog.
Tulsa County sheriff, former jail health provider sued by prisoner who nearly died, was resuscitated in cell
After Pratt was found unresponsive, he was resuscitated and sent to a local hospital where doctors later said the Armor Correctional Health Services employees refused to send them Pratt’s medical records from the jail, according to documents.
As number of mental health transports increases, Tulsa police try a new approach
Mental health advocates, health providers and law enforcement point to a lack of access to routine care and loss of private beds in Tulsa as the cause of the increase in out-of-town transports.
Barre family intends to file suit against TCSO over failed mental health pick-up calls
“TCSO failed to execute their legal duty and obligation and take Mr. Barre into custody even knowing he was off his medication, posed a risk of harm to himself and others, and needed assistance,” stated a letter from the family’s attorney announcing intent to sue.
