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October 12, 2023
Court Report

McIntosh County District Court Report

Felony Cases

Damon Ray Arthur: possession of firearm after conviction of a felony; driving while drivers license is under suspension; transporting opened container of beer/intoxicating bev (misd) Brandi Renee Burton: distribution of CDS – including possession with intent to distribute; possess firearm during commission of a felony; obstructing officer Donnell Lamont Davis: possession of firearm after former felony conviction; driving with license cancelled/suspended/ revoked Jason Grant Dye: battery/ assault and battery of police officer; breaking and entering dwelling w/o permission; malicious injury to property under $1,000; obstructing officer Tarrin Chrishon Lang: distribution of CDS – including poss w/intent to distribute; possess firearm during commission of a felony; two counts of falsely personate another to create liability

Misdemeanor Cases

Matthew Todd Cummings: possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Cassie Thereshelle Gordon: possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Mathew Payton Mercer: public intoxication Charlene Hadie Wurster: driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol

Civil Cases in excess of $10,000

Jayme Busby vs Lakeview Nursing and Rehab, et al

Civil Cases less than $10,000

Conn Appliances vs Amanda Toliver, et al Discover Bank vs. Ronny L. Richardson, et al Discover Bank vs Ashley D. Humphrey, et al First National Bank of Omaha vs. Ryan Mix, et al LVNV Funding vs Arlis W. Hat, et al

Small Claims

Larry Turney vs Lara Kaytlyn Banks, et al Bell Finance vs. Dana Ellison, et al Bell Finance vs. Anthony Gamblin, et al Bell Finance vs. Shayla Jones, et al RSC Investments vs. Tracy Dewayne Bryant, et al

Traffic Cases

Larry Beretta: trespass; garden/yard/pasture/ field – waste/theft/ damage Collin Creekmore: driver not wearing seatbelt Nicholas Dalton Vestal: driving without a valid license Curtis Dell Weaver: trespass; garden/yard/ pasture/field – waste/ theft/damage

Marriage licenses filed

Elijah Jakob Henry and Miranda Madison Blosch William Jay Rau and Alyssa Sue Henson Zachary Richard Mills and McKenzie Faith Martin

Divorces filed

Jennifer Love Peppers vs. Zachary Ryan Peppers

ProtectiveOrders

Misty Dawn Gentry vs. Jaime Knight Haylee Knight vs. Jaime Knight Cassandra Stoker vs. Jimmy Dale Stoker II

Winter storm slams most of the U.S.
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Winter storm slams most of the U.S.
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
A winter storm that felt more like an arctic blast slammed locals and most of the U.S. Though it wasn’t fit for man nor beast in the frigid temperatures local children made the most of it with their s...
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
By RODNEY HALTOM RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS SPORTSEDITOR 
January 29, 2026
The No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads (15-3) capped off a thrilling comeback to capture the Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship with a 60-53 victory over the No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday. It was the...
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Waiting out the storm together
By MICHAEL BARNES 
January 29, 2026
In the days before the storm, I realized that winter doesn’t just test your supplies — it tests how much you’re willing to think beyond yourself. Around that same time, my neighbors and I started talk...
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Fugitive arrested in Eufaula
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The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...
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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court
January 29, 2026
A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...
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Family mourns loss of son shot on security duty
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
Funeral services were held January 21 for SunJun July, as his family laid him to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah. He would have turned 23 this month on January 22 but was shot and killed Januar...
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Whitman chosen as 2025
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Whitman chosen as 2025
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
The Checotah Fire Department held their annual appreciation firefighter dinner on January 17, sponsored by Richard Tyler and Tyler Mountain BBQ. Firefighters and their families enjoyed an evening of g...
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Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored
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Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah was recently honored with a proclamation from Mayor Daniel Tarkington at the last Checotah City Council for their “longstanding commitment to providing financial a...
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January is School Board Recognition Month
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January is School Board Recognition Month
January 29, 2026
January is School Board Recognition Month and Checotah Public Schools truly appreciates their school board. “This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding of the crucial role a...
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Green Country CattleWomen announce new board
January 29, 2026
Green Country CattleWomen announced their new board as they wrapped up two years with their former board that they express their gratitude of exceptional leadership and support. The former board inclu...
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When protest threatens democracy
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When protest threatens democracy
January 29, 2026
For me, one of the most important issues we face moving forward is our respect for law and democracy. Whether one agrees with it or not, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is a legal feder...
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