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11-7 Police & Fire: emergency runs
EDMOND — Information in this column is gathered from police incident reports and any related documents. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges are filed, innocence or guilt is determined by a court of law.
Edmond Police Department
TUESDAY
William Meyer Warshell, Oklahoma City, was arrested on traffic citations of following too closely, driving under suspension, no insurance and leaving the scene of an accident. Officer Milo Box.
Toby Joshua Farris, Ochelata, was arrested on complaints of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officer Joe Rice.
WEDNESDAY
Lakeisha Shawn Noble, 825 NW 140th St., was arrested on two Oklahoma County warrants. Officer Paul Sinclair.
Nikolas David Kerr, 3621 Wynn Dr. Apt. 22, was arrested on a outstanding warrant. Officer Rickey Ecker.
Jaughn Ashley Morris, 800 Chowning Ave. Apt. 57, was arrested on a DUI complaint. Officer Gregg Regier.
THURSDAY
David Mark Spencer, 601 Vista Ln. Apt. 212, was arrested on an Oklahoma County warrant. Officer Jim O’Neill.
Edmond Fire Department
WEDNESDAY
100 block of E. 5th St.: odor investigation.
600 block of Vista Ln.: medical.
2500 block of S. Rankin St.: medical.
1200 block of W. I-35 Frontage Rd.: medical.
900 block of N. Boulevard: medical.
2500 block of S. Rankin St.: medical.
2300 block of Bent Trail Rd.: medical.
1700 block of Ada Sage Ln.: medical.
THURSDAY
1200 block of Lakeshore Dr.: medical.
1000 block of E. 2nd St.: medical.
600 block of Vista Ln.: medical.
2500 block of S. Rankin St.: medical.
3000 block of S. Kelly Ave.: accident with injury.
5200 block of N. Santa Fe Ave.: medical.
Covell Village Dr. & Pembroke Dr.: smoke investigation outside.
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Police: ‘K2’ surfaces in Edmond
Law enforcement officials want Edmond parents to know local youth are using a new synthetic form of marijuana currently not included on the state’s list of outlawed drugs.
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Murder defendant loses attorney to ex-ME
An incomplete autopsy report and a conflict of interest related to the former chief medical examiner have caused delays in the “Bicycle Bob” murder case.
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Local economist sees rebound picking up
Take note if a positive forecast of the state’s economy brightens your day. Oklahoma’s economy is rebounding from the nationwide recession, said Mickey Hepner, associate professor of economics at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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News of ‘deal’ puzzles OU president
A plan to move the beleaguered state medical examiner’s office to Edmond is still alive.
Senate Bill 738, authored by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, calls for the office to be moved to the University of Central Oklahoma campus as part of a growing forensic science community. -
Corn looks for state insurance reform
Lawmakers buzz about the state Capitol waiting to see what the federal government will do about health care reform, state Sen. Kenneth Corn said.
“I don’t think we have to wait on Washington,” said Corn, D-Howe, a 2010 candidate for lieutenant governor. “I think we can do things right here in Oklahoma. And we need to do insurance reform in the state.”
So far Corn is the only Democrat in the race for lieutenant governor. Republican Sen. Todd Lamb of Edmond and state Rep. John Wright, R-Broken Arrow, also have announced. -
Geoport board hires new manager
GUTHRIE — The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board on Tuesday named Lee Ivie of Heber City, Utah, as the airport’s new manager. His start date is April 5.
Ivie, who currently manages the Heber City Municipal Airport, will replace Ron Groves, who has served as interim manager since the resignation late last year of former airport manager Aaron Barth. -
DA amends murder charge in ‘Bicycle Bob’ case
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater has amended the first-degree murder charge against a “Bicycle Bob” defendant.
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3-10 Pets: rescued animals
This is a list of animals that have been impounded by Edmond Animal Welfare at the Edmond Animal Shelter, Interstate 35 and Covell in the Cross Timbers Municipal complex. Call the shelter at 216-7615.
The following animals will be available for adoption after March 11:
A Cocker Spaniel, black and tan, was found at Danforth and Boulevard.
A domestic short-haired cat, gray tabby, was found at Jackson.
A domestic long-haired cat, seal point, was found at Jackson. -
City replaces Smith with Smith
The City of Edmond has named Jim Smith as its new assistant city manager of operations, said Larry Stevens, city manager.
Smith has served as the director of Public Works for the City of Lancaster, Texas, since 2003. March 29 will mark his first day of work in Edmond.
“We went through a really long, thorough and exhaustive process interviewing four finalists that we thought were all very good,” Stevens said. “… I’m tickled to death to have him, tickled to death that he’s interested in Edmond.” - More Local News Headlines
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