Oklahoma County jail inmate dies

Oklahoma County jail plagued by rodents, missed checks, and inmates sleeping on floors
A 72-page inspection report of the Oklahoma County Detention Center shows deficiencies like missed sight checks, missed prescription distribution, and a rodent
Oklahoma County jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode
Authorities say an Oklahoma County Detention Center inmate died after suffering a medical episode on Wednesday. Shortly before 6 a.m., a detention officer found a resident who needed medical attention during a site check,
Oklahoma County Jail Update: Oklahoma AG Says County Can Build Jail Without City Approval
Oklahoma County can proceed with the construction of a new jail on county-owned land within Oklahoma City, despite the city's zoning objections, following an opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General.
Man dies after less than a day in Oklahoma County jail
The Oklahoma County jail had its first inmate death of 2025 on Wednesday. Vincent George Burke, 42, of Oklahoma City, died after being transported to a hospital by ambulance, the jail said in a news release.
Oklahoma AG says new Oklahoma County jail can be built on southeast OKC site
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has stepped in and made a ruling that will allow plans for a new Oklahoma County jail to be built on a property in southeast OKC.
Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Oklahoma County jail
An inmate at Oklahoma County Dention CenterAccording to the Oklahoma Detention Center, an inmate was found in need of medical attention early Wednesday mornin
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Oklahoma County commissioners vote to drop lawsuit against OKC over jail site
Oklahoma County commissioners unanimously agreed to drop the suit following the ruling, and they plan to proceed with jail ...
Brigitte Biffle carries on mentor's work as Oklahoma County's chief public defender
Brigitte Biffle, Oklahoma County's chief public defender, carries on work of Bob Ravitz, the longtime chief who died after ...
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Oklahoma County Deputies Praised for Timely Use of Narcan in Saving Overdose Victim's Life
Oklahoma deputies saved a woman's life from an overdose using Narcan, highlighting their crucial role in emergency medical ...
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The Hot Seat: Oklahoma AG's Intervention Clears Path For New County Jail And Mental Health Facility
A recent opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General has broken an impasse between Oklahoma County and Oklahoma City over the ...
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Detainee deaths still overshadow drop in population of Oklahoma County Detention Center
The once-packed Oklahoma County jail, a hulking, 33-year-old, 13-story tower in downtown OKC, still teeters, beset by a ...
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Attorney General Rules in Favor of Oklahoma County's Immunity From City Zoning in Jail Dispute
Oklahoma County wins immunity from Oklahoma City's zoning laws for new jail site, per Attorney General Drummond's ruling.
Attorney General opinion: Oklahoma County immune from city zoning power in jail location
Does the city have the ability through zoning powers to stop the county from constructing a county jail on county-owned ...
Snow continues to fall throughout Oklahoma, roads becoming slick
A winter weather storm remains in effect for much of Oklahoma through Friday after Thursday's storm brought heavy snowfall ...