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March 14, 2024
Traffic stop leads to marijuana bust

Luo Min, 41, Norman, was stopped on 1-40 near Checotah last week and 40 pounds of marijuana was found in his van, according to court records.

He has been charged with trafficking in illegal drugs.

Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the suspect and set bond at $30,000.

Min was ordered back to court at 9 a.m. April 17, for a pre-preliminary hearing conference.

McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Christian Degraffenreid reports that he stopped Min at about 6 a.m., on March 5 traveling east on the interstate.

In a probable cause affidavit, Degraffenreid said he observed Min “swaying in the lane” several times and pulled him over.

The deputy reported the heavy smell of marijuana but Min denied having any in his vehicle, according to the affidavit.

Eventually, Min admitted to having 40 pounds of marijuana that he was delivering to someone in Arkansas. He declined to identify the person who was to receive the shipment, Degraffenreid said.

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Early voting begins April 2
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The following entities will hold an election on April 7, 2025: Eufaula Public Schools (Board Member Office No. 1) Graham-Dustin Public Schools (Propositions No. 1 & No. 2) Hanna Public Schools (Board ...
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Successful Youth Safety Day
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Successful Youth Safety Day
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OSU McIntosh County OSU Extension office had a great turn out for their Youth Safety Day on March 23. Area 5th graders from Checotah, Eufaula, Stidham and Hanna had a fun-filled day learning about saf...
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More Than the Easter Bunny
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More Than the Easter Bunny
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At the Eufaula Memorial Library on Friday, March 21, a presentation by longtime educator Roger Thompson became more than a history lesson—it became a reflection on how we learn, how we question, and h...
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Checotah Youth Wrestling gaining ground
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