A reporter's story about the coverage of a killer's trial in small-town Oklahoma and a murder filled with intruiging ruthlessness Article & Photos by Joshua Logan Allen When I was asked to cover this trial, I was thrilled.
BROKEN ARROW - The son of a Broken Arrow-area homeowner fatally shot three masked intruders, two of whom were juveniles, during a home invasion Monday, authorities said. Police later arrested an Oologah woman who is believed to be the getaway driver on three complaints of first-degree murder and three complaints of first-degree burglary.
On the corner of Main and Cherokee Streets in Wagoner stands a historic building that once housed the First National Bank. The bank opened its doors for business on August 1, 1895. The building serves multiple purposes nowadays, such as office space and living quarters.
With rain undoubtedly in the forecast for the near future, flooding concerns in Wagoner remain a priority after last weekend's heavy storms and rains. With water levels at Fort Gibson Lake well above normal, the result has been a backup of storm water runoff in north Wagoner, though in an area designed for such an occasion.
During the "unscheduled public appearances" item of the Wagoner City Council agenda Monday, June 5, the flooding issue in the north part of the city was laid back on the table. He addressed the council and mayor stating, "We need some help ... we don't need it next month or next year.
The City of Wagoner is implementing some new laborers into its workforce with the new trustee system setup for the city jail's inmates. Eligible inmates, which are usually about two on any given day, work with Sammy Miles of the Wagoner Public Works Authority to clean up city properties and the main business corridor in town.
Governor Mary Fallin has the fate of Muskogee, Wagoner and other cities along U.S. 69 in her hands. Senate Bill 86 will be sent to her desk after its passing on the Senate floor Tuesday.
The peach trees at Livesay Orchards are important to more than just the farmers that see to their fruition. The small town of Porter - if for only the taste and enjoyment - relies on the peaches the large orchard produces.
Wagoner County officials said Monday the 23-year-old who shot and killed three masked intruders inside his home on March 27 acted justifiably and would not be charged with any crime. At a press conference on Monday, First Assistant District Attorney Jack Thorp read an official letter from the DA's office, which said Peters "acted in accordance with his rights as an Oklahoma citizen."
A local man is behind bars at the Okfuskee County Jail after allegedly shooting to death his wife's mother with a shotgun during an altercation Saturday evening near Okemah. The altercation that ended in murder involved 34-year-old Anthony Spain and his mother-in-law, Teresa Smith, who was allegedly killed by Spain after he shot her twice with a 12-gauge shotgun at his home, located at 369197 West Highway 56 near Okemah.