'Overwhelmed and happy': Woman granted 3-year protective order against Myles Davidson After a lengthy hearing Wednesday, March 11, 2026, a Cleveland County judge granted a woman a 3-year protective order against Myles Davidson.

Days after AG Gentner Drummond "determined insufficient evidence exists to support criminal charges against #OkCounty Commissioner Myles Davidson," a judge granted a 3-year protective order to the woman who accused him of sexual harassment and assault.
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'Unilateral override': Jail pay raise debacle sees Kimrey accused of 'insubordination' The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority turned testy March 9, 2026, as Tim Kimrey was accused of "insubordination" over pay raises.

Monday's #OkCounty Criminal Justice Authority meeting turned tense when two members went back and forth over who authorized staff pay raises during a budget deficit, while Sheriff Tommie Johnson accused administrator Tim Kimrey of "insubordination."

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After new charges lingered, sex offender has suspended sentence revoked Sex offender Melvin Platt was taken into custody Feb. 18, 2026, following the revocation of a suspended sentence as rape charges loom.

With rape charges looming, convicted #SexOffender Melvin Platt was taken into custody Wednesday when his suspended sentence for his 2024 conviction was revoked by an #OkCounty judge.

Platt's case had drawn heightened scrutiny among victims' advocates.
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Lowe's county jail sales tax proposal stalls as Davidson, Maughan hold out A proposed sales tax to help fund construction of a new Oklahoma County Jail and money to operate it did not move forward Jan. 21, 2026.

District 1 #OkCounty Commissioner Jason Lowe's plan to fund construction and operations of a new county jail failed to move forward today after it did not draw support from his fellow commissioners.

Plans to bridge a major funding gap remain in limbo.
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Johnson, Davidson support OK County public safety sales tax proposal Sheriff Tommie Johnson has joined Commissioners Jason Lowe and Myles Davidson in supporting a new public safety tax in Oklahoma County.

Voters seem destined to consider a #SalesTax to fund a new #OkCounty Jail, its operation and other public safety ideas now that a bipartisan pair of commissioners has signaled support.

The vote could also lead to the controversial jail trust dissolving.

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As price tag climbs and stages pondered, 2026 could be do or die for Oklahoma County Jail project The new Oklahoma County Jail project could be built all at once, in stages or not at all as additional obstacles affect voters' moods.

Despite voters' approval of $260 million in property taxes 3 years ago, Oklahoma County faces a $500 million funding gap.

As the proposal of a sales tax election is negotiated for the new year, #OkCounty commissioners are frustrated by the long process.
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Oklahoma County Jail officials working with DOC to whittle down transfer backlog The Department of Corrections will take up to 36 sentenced detainees weekly in an effort to clear an Oklahoma County Jail transfer backlog.

Operators of the #OkCounty Jail are attempting to make its population more manageable by reducing the backlog of post-sentence inmates awaiting transfer to state prisons.

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OKC Mayor David Holt draws lone challenger in reelection bid; others file in OK County Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt drew just one challenger, Matthew Pallares, in his bid for reelection to a third term in 2026.

With candidate filing closing Wednesday, 34-year-old Matthew Pallares is set to challenge #OKC Mayor David Holt in next year's local election cycle.

Click to review the full slate of #OkCounty filings for municipal and #oklaed boards.

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'I'll get it filed': Prosecutor says more charges coming against sex offender whose case has lingered News charges are expected for sex offender Melvin Platt, but a motion to revoke his suspended sentence was again continued Dec. 1, 2025.

Despite concerns he is a "flight risk" owing to a 2024 police chase and the threat of more sex-crime charges, Melvin Platt left #OkCounty District Court without having his suspended sentence revoked a year after DA Vicki Behenna filed a motion to do so.

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DA dismisses charges against Edmond mother while broken leg lawsuit lingers Charges against Edmond resident Brittany Gordon of child endangerment and driving under the influence were dismissed Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Brittany Gordon's case has highlighted prosecutorial delays in #OkCounty, an #EPD officer's issues interacting with people experiencing mental health issues, and potential conflict of interest concerns for the district attorney.

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'What people are saying': Constant criticism, odd episodes keep defining Oklahoma County jail trust The Nov. 10, 2025, meeting of the Oklahoma County jail trust became another chapter in the body's troubled, and often strange, lore.

In a dizzying, sometimes shambolic, two-hour meeting Nov. 10, the #OkCounty "jail trust" filled two key leadership positions, had one member accused of being transphobic in connection to his recent arrest, and saw another walk out mid-meeting to resign.

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'No other option': After psychiatrist ignores court order, admitted killer of Sgt. Bobby Swartz in legal limbo Benjamin Harrison Plank, who admitted to shooting Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Bobby Swartz, is incompetent to stand trial.

Three years after the shooting death of #OkCounty Sgt. Bobby Swartz, a judge says she has "no other option" than to dismiss criminal charges and pursue "civil commitment" of the shooter, whose time at an #Oklahoma hospital underscores systemic issues.

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Amended protective order petition accuses Commissioner Myles Davidson of sexual assault Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson has been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault in Cleveland County District Court.

A woman has alleged she was sexually assaulted by #OkCounty Commissioner Myles Davidson when he "grabbed my breasts and attempted to kiss me without my consent" in May and "attempted to force me into having sex with him" during a work trip in July.

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Woman 'shoved' by Edmond officer at jail files lawsuit over 'objectively unreasonable' broken leg Brittany Gordon is suing Edmond and Oklahoma County after sustaining a broken ankle when Sgt. Nathan Fountain shoved her in June 2024.

When he responded to a house fire and shot a lighter-wielding man experiencing psychosis, #Edmond PD Sgt. Nathan Fountain was already under internal investigation for shoving a handcuffed woman to the ground and breaking her leg in the #OkCounty Jail.

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New Oklahoma County Jail funding package could go before voters in April Oklahoma County's new jail funding package is close to being considered for public review, and a vote could be called for early next year.

The new #OkCounty Jail will likely be built in phases owing to both construction decisions and funding issues with the much maligned project.

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Trying to prevent deaths, Oklahoma County Jail installs radar first designed for outer space The Oklahoma County Jail is installing a new radar system to monitor breathing and heart rates of detainees with the hope of saving lives.

The #OkCounty Jail has seen 59 detainee deaths over the last five years, but officials hope a new #radar system originally intended for outer space can be a game changer by monitoring biometric data.

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HD 97: Former Judge Aletia Timmons elected in NEOKC special election Former Oklahoma County District Court Judge Aletia Timmons was elected to House District 97 on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Former #OkCounty District Court Judge Aletia Timmons was elected to represent #okleg House District 97 in a special election Tuesday night. Learn more about her background within.

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HD 97 debate: Candidates differ on development bill, Oklahoma County Jail funding intervention In an HD 97 debate, candidates Aletia Timmons and JeKia Harrison touched on a wide range of issues ahead of a June 10 election.

In Tuesday's debate, HD 97 candidates JeKia Harrison and Aletia Timmons differed on whether the #okleg has a role to play in helping #OkCounty solve its massive funding gap for a new jail.

Read the reacap and watch the full debate here:

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As new facility remains unfunded, Oklahoma County Jail deaths on pace to match worst year As officials grapple with funding problems and other issues, Oklahoma County Jail deaths are on the rise in 2025, with seven so far this year.

The #OklahomaCountyJail has had 7 deaths so far in 2025, a pace that is on target to match its worst annual detainee death total by the end of the year.

With plans for a new #OkCounty Jail still delayed, the deaths highlight the funding gap's true cost.

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We've had 4 deaths investigated as homicides in OKC as of 5/2/25. By 5/12/25, the county jail has had 7 deaths occur. This isn't new unfortunately #ocdc #okcounty #okc #justicereform

Roundup: Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office criticized, OFS scrutinized, OK County land swap jeopardized An audit found the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has failed to properly encumber funds and made inappropriate travel expenditures.

An audit has found the #ClevelandCounty Sheriff's Office has failed to properly encumber funds and made inappropriate travel expenditures.

Learn more about the audit, the latest Oklahoma Forestry Services report and #OkCounty issues in this roundup.

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Roundup: OSDE wins lawsuit, files another; Supremes take up Norman TIF; OK County land swap on tap In this roundup, read about two lawsuits involving OSDE and Superintendent Ryan Walters, along with several controversies Cleveland County.

In this roundup, read about two lawsuits involving OSDE, a dispute between the #ChoctawNation and Flincto Construction, possible new land for the #OkCounty Jail and the loss of three prominent Oklahomans.

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Commissioner candidates Jed Green, Jason Lowe face off in Oklahoma County District 1 Independent Jed Green and Democrat Jason Lowe will face off on April 1 for the Oklahoma County Commissioner District 1 seat.

Independent Jed Green believes the county needs bail reform, while Democrat Jason Lowe would like to see expansion of existing diversion programs. Both are on the ballot for #OkCounty Board of Commissioners District 1 on April 1.

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Judge Amy Palumbo reprimanded after beef with Sheriff Tommie Johnson A dispute over noise and security began with Judge Amy Palumbo texting Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson to come to her courtroom.

The Supreme Court's chief justice has reprimanded #OkCounty District Court Judge Amy Palumbo after Sheriff Tommie Johnson filed a judicial complaint last April related to a bizarre saga about courthouse noise and a threat to arrest him for contempt.

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I wonder if the attempt to integrate the new OCDC with mental health facility has anything to do with that OK HB 1314...or am I just imagining the possibility of aligned agendas?
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Bana, Lowe, Pittman battle over jail, infrastructure for OK County commissioner seat Three Democrats are vying to win their party's nomination for Oklahoma County District 1 in 2025. The winner faces independent Jed Green.

Three Democrats are vying to replace former Commissioner Carrie Blumert in a special election for #OkCounty District 1. The winner of the Feb. 11 special election will face independent Jed Green on April 1.

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Motion in limine: Prosecutors call Court of Criminal Appeals order 'ridiculous' Oklahoma's Court of Criminal Appeals Bowles order on motion in limine appeals drew criticism at the District Attorneys Council Jan. 16, 2025.

Prosecutors decried a "ridiculous" Court of Criminal Appeals decision in a meeting of the #Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, which featured flippant remarks about a "moron judge" in #OkCounty and appellate judges' moral backbones.

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Photo of olive green background with pictures of Oklahoma county commissioner district 1 candidates for a candidate forum on January 16th, 2025 at 7pm at We The People Consulting

📌 Tonight! Hear candidates for OK County Commissioner District 1 share how they will support the needs of the community. Elections are February 11th and deadline to register to vote is tomorrow. Sign up for the forum here ➡️ mobilize.us/s/HNYPML #okcounty

DOJ report threatens lawsuit for Oklahoma, OKC mental health system 'deficiencies' A new U.S. DOJ report says Oklahoma and OKC violate federal law by not providing adequate mental health services to those with disabilities.

Stemming from an investigation announced in November 2022, the #DOJ report comes amid increasing turmoil about how the state of #Oklahoma and municipalities in #OkCounty handle people dealing with mental illness who are accused of criminal activity.
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AG opinion: Oklahoma County can exercise sovereignty, build jail at controversial site A Dec. 30, 2024, attorney general's opinion affirmed Oklahoma County's county sovereignty argument in a jail dispute with Oklahoma City.

After unsuccessful pre-Christmas mediation between #OkCounty & #OKC leaders failed to settle a zoning dispute, Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office today affirmed the county's sovereignty through a formal opinion on the ongoing jail site conflict.

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