Jerry Eubanks, Pawhuska's city manager, has felony convictions that bar him from elected office but somehow convinced council members to hire him anyway. Now he faces embezzlement charges from two previous cities where he allegedly stole equipment.
Jerry Eubanks faces multiple embezzlement charges from previous cities but still manages Pawhuska. When confronted about stolen equipment and tomorrow's court date, his evasive responses raised more questions than answers.
Despite felony charges in two other cities, Jerry Eubanks remains Pawhuska's city manager as $449k in public funds disappears without explanation. When a journalist petitioned for a grand jury investigation, officials had other plans.
Attorney Ron Durban faces disbarment Monday after Bar Association grants itself 1,187 days to investigate while allowing him just 24 days for discovery on 19 charges. The federal lawsuit he's filing in response names judges, prosecutors, and seeks to disband the entire Bar.
A police chief whose former officer received 10 years in federal prison for civil rights violations arrested a journalist for walking through an unlocked door in a public building. Nick McLendon set a $20,000 bond for simple trespassing.
A journalist investigating civil rights violations in Lexington, Mississippi was arrested by Officer Walters despite the Justice Department's ongoing investigation into the department. The same officer repeatedly said "f the justice department" during the arrest.
Jerry Eubanks faces felony charges for allegedly stealing from previous cities, yet Pawhuska brought him back as city manager. When a journalist tried to get public records about his employment, staff fled and police put up unauthorized signs blocking access.
A city manager facing multiple felony charges for embezzlement continues running another Oklahoma city while officials stonewall records requests. When a journalist sought booking photos at Kay County, deputies literally hid from cameras rather than comply with open records law.
City manager allegedly stole equipment from one Oklahoma town, sold it to another, and pocketed the money through his son's company. Despite facing multiple felony charges, Pawhuska hired him anyway. The investigation reveals a pattern of corruption.
Sean Reyes was arrested while filming at a Nassau County building after Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder allegedly issued a directive to arrest him on sight. Reyes knew about the directive beforehand but proceeded anyway, asserting his constitutional rights. The arrest was captured live.
Despite fierce public opposition and constitutional arguments, Gore's city council voted to ban recording inside taxpayer-funded buildings. Citizens packed the meeting, cameras rolled, and things got heated when officials retreated to a closed-door meeting.
When a mother called Watonga police for help with her overwhelmed autistic son, Officer Monty Goodwin responded by punching the child three times in the face. The district attorney won't prosecute. Now the mayor and vice mayor have mysteriously resigned, leaving behind unanswered questions.
Patrick Kennedy, mayor of Oilton, Oklahoma, was convicted of embezzling from the same city he now leads. State law bars felons from holding office for 15 years, but Kennedy remains in power. When reporters arrived seeking records, tensions exploded.
District Judge Doug Kirkley repeatedly demanded officers escort journalist Ron Durbin from the Wagoner County courthouse for filming in public areas. Despite judicial pressure, deputies refused to violate constitutional rights. The confrontation was captured on camera.
Judge Kirkley claims he can ban recording in the publicly accessible court clerk's office, threatening consequences for a journalist documenting his visit to request records. The tense confrontation reveals confusion about authority and public access rights.
Former police chief Shaloha Edwards was brought in for suspension over a female employee's complaint but resigned instead. Warner officials confirm he "resigned under investigation" to state authorities, yet he may still be working as a reserve officer in nearby Boshi.