Former sheriff pleads guilty to one misdemeanor, no contest to other
Former sheriff Stanley Glanz received a pair of one-year suspended sentences after pleading guilty to one misdemeanor and no contest to another.
Listen Frontier: Jeff Martin with Booksmart Tulsa
Jeff Martin dropped by The Frontier to talk about the new independent bookstore he’s opening up, as well his favorite books, poems and authors.
Sheriff changed bid requirement after meeting with lawmaker seeking contract
Shortly after his election, Sheriff Vic Regalado held a meeting with Jon Echols, a state lawmaker and campaign donor whose company plans to bid on the jail’s $5 million annual medical contract. An existing requirement on experience in large jails prevented Echols’ company from bidding. So Regalado sought and received changes in the Request for Proposals.
Former sheriff Stanley Glanz could take plea deal Friday
Both Glanz’s attorney and one of the DA’s prosecuting the former sheriff have told The Frontier discussions of a plea deal have taken place.
Months after failed move, Iron Gate gears up to relocate
“Everything was a little premature last time,” Connie Cronley said of the Pearl District failure. “We would like to do some groundwork with the neighbors wherever we settle before we announce it publicly … I don’t think we want to go in quietly by night and open up the doors the next day.”
We the People Oklahoma: Policy changes could increase trust between citizens and law enforcement
We the People Oklahoma leader suggests policy changes for Tulsa Police Department and Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office to increase trust, transparency and safety.
Meet Michael Junk, the man behind G.T. Bynum’s upset victory
Mayor-elect G.T Bynum named Michael Junk his future deputy mayor. Get to know the man who helped Bynum pull off his upset victory.
‘Now we’re targets:’ Tulsa leaders react to Dallas shootings
Last year, Tulsa saw its own weeks of public protests following the killing of Eric Harris by Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy Robert Bates, yet none of the protests resulted in violence.
A vigil tonight will be held at Guthrie Green, and the Tulsa City Council has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the recent events in Dallas.
