Henryetta Free Lance
Login Subscribe Advertisers
Google Play App Store
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinion
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Public Notices
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
      • Opinion
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
County arrests keep law enforcement busy
A: Main
July 21, 2023
County arrests keep law enforcement busy
By JOSHUA JACKSON & PATRICK FORD OKMULGEE TIMES,

Subjects facing district court dates

Two arrested for gun possession, drug paraphernalia Two people were arrested earlier this week when a vehicle search led to the discovery of a sawed-off shotgun.

According to the court information, around 12 p.m. on July 16, an OHP trooper was fueling his patrol car at the Shell station in Henryetta when he noticed a white Mazda with two occupants, a male and female, inside.

Upon running the license plate, the officer noticed the tag on the Mazda was actually for a Ford Focus, and a check of the occupant’s information revealed the male to have felony warrants.

While attempting to detain the man, who allegedly resisted arrest, the trooper also saw a sawedoff shotgun on the passenger- side floorboard, as well as a glass pipe and other drug paraphernalia.

The subjects, identified as Payton Turney, 23, and Allie Farrow, 24, were then arrested and booked in the Okmulgee County Jail. They are both being held on complaints of possession of a firearm, CDs, and paraphernalia. Turney is facing a complaint of resisting arrest, along with the hold due to warrants.

Turney’s bond is set at $27,999. Farrow’s is set at $27,000. Both are due in court on July 26 at 1:15 p.m.

— Stolen vehicle located in northern Okmulgee County At approximately 11:14 p.m. on July 17, Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a call for a possible stolen vehicle on Ferguson Rd. south of the Duck Creek Casino. After arriving at the scene, he noticed a gold Buick Enclave with an Oklahoma tag and later confirmed the vehicle was stolen.

A casino security guard approached the trooper, as he called a wrecker for the vehicle, and let him know that there was video surveillance of a man in a black shirt and black pants with white stripes abandoning the vehicle on the side of the road.

The court document stated that not long after a second trooper arrived on the scene, another man matching the description of the one in the surveillance footage also arrived on the scene. This subject, later identified as Pablo Padilla, initially claimed the vehicle was his and that he was putting gas in it, but later confirmed it belonged to his girlfriend. He admitted to taking the vehicle after a fight.

Padilla was then placed under arrest and booked in the Okmulgee County Jail on a $10,000 bond. His next court date is set for July 26 at 1:15 p.m.

— Stolen SUV recovered in Henryetta, two arrested Two people were arrested July 15 after they were found in a vehicle reported stolen out of Okmulgee.

Around 4 p.m., a Henryetta police officer was patrolling in the area of 3rd and Warren, when he noticed a black Cadillac Escalade turning westbound on Warren Rd. After getting behind the vehicle and doing a check on the tag, the officer discovered it was reported stolen out of Okmulgee.

According to court records, the vehicle turned into a driveway, and the passenger, identified as Yolanda Garza Holden, 49, of Okmulgee, exited the vehicle and walked around the home.

The driver, Kay Lynn Kidwell, 37, was detained by the officer. Holden was found about a block north of 5th Street a short time later and was detained.

The owner of the vehicle identified Holden as the one that stole the vehicle in Okmulgee.

Both were booked in the Okmulgee County Jail, where they are being held on complaints of possession of a stolen vehicle. Bond is set at $20,000 for each suspect, and both are due in Okmulgee County district court for an initial appearance on July 26 at 1:15 p.m.

— Former employee arrested on burglary complaint An Okmulgee man is due in district court July 16 after he was arrested inside a home he allegedly broke into.

On July 14, Okmulgee police responded to a residence in the 900 block of W. 1st Street in regards to a possible breaking and entering. Upon arriving, the officers were informed that a man was inside the home. After being given an order to exit the home, the man, identified as Nicholas William Knight, 32, came outside.

According to court documents, Knight told the police he had permission to be inside the home, however, when they contacted the person information was given for, they were advised that Knight had been fired earlier in the day for “stealing materials from a job site and attempting to return them to a store in Tulsa.”

Knight was taken into custody and transported to the Okmulgee County Jail. A window had been removed from the home in order for the subject to get access inside.

Knight is being held on a $10,000 bond.

Candidates speak at County GOP meeting
A: Main
Candidates speak at County GOP meeting
December 12, 2025
The Okmulgee County Republican Party held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Post 10, where a crowd gathered to hear State Auditor Cindy Byrd now running for lieutenant governor - and Deputy S...
this is a test
Community brings Bethlehem to life
A: Main, Main...
Community brings Bethlehem to life
December 12, 2025
A beloved holiday tradition came to life last Saturday as two area congregations, Dewar First Baptist Church and Henryetta Nazarene Church, joined hands to present a moving Live Nativity scene during ...
this is a test
H-Town Theatre Prepares for ‘Annie’
A: Main
H-Town Theatre Prepares for ‘Annie’
December 12, 2025
H-Town Theatre has officially kicked off preparations for its upcoming spring production of “Annie,” with cast members gathering this week for their first full read-through - offering an exciting glim...
this is a test
Christmas Dinner returns Dec. 18
A: Main
Christmas Dinner returns Dec. 18
December 12, 2025
For nine years now, the Henryetta Community- Wide Christmas Dinner has stood as one of the city’s most heartfelt and unifying holiday traditions - a simple idea that grew into something extraordinary ...
this is a test
Volunteers Brave Cold Weather to Feed the Vets
News
Volunteers Brave Cold Weather to Feed the Vets
December 12, 2025
Last Thursday, the Feed the Vets volunteer group showed up and answered the call to issue food to 130 veterans in the snow and in 32 degree temperatures at New Life Church in Henryetta. Pictured are m...
this is a test
Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
News
Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues
December 12, 2025
The 10th annual Harlan Ford Toy Drive continues through Dec. 20. Organized with the support of the Okmulgee County Department of Human Services and the Okmulgee Police Department, this year’s toy driv...
this is a test

e-Edition
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
News
County sales tax income up from last year
December 12, 2025
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...
this is a test
News
ECU to hold graduation
December 12, 2025
Bachelor’s degrees will be granted to East Central University students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.Congratulations to the following ar...
this is a test
News
OCEM Report
December 12, 2025
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
this is a test
News
Mvskoke Waters Gallery to open Saturday
December 12, 2025
A historic moment for the Muscogee Nation and for Indigenous art in Oklahoma will be marked on Saturday, Dec. 13, as the Mvskoke Waters Gallery opens its doors at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks. The gall...
this is a test
Lady Demons claim third at Oilton
News
Lady Demons claim third at Oilton
December 12, 2025
The Beggs Lady Demons wrapped up a three-day run at the Oilton Tournament on Saturday with a hardearned third-place finish, showcasing a team capable of resilience, balanced scoring and clutch plays t...
this is a test
Facebook

HENRYETTA FREE-LANCE
208 E. Main Street
Henryetta, OK 74437

918.652.3311

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2022 Henryetta Free-Lance

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy