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Tuesday, November 26, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 3 Hammon man found guilty of murder OKLAHOMA CITY - A unsealed on April 6, 2018, and that this resulted in her cause the offenses occurred and then bound her mouth unable to reach a verdict on federal jury convicted Tom- charged Bullcoming with death, the release stated. It in Indian Country, and be- and wrists with duct tape. first-degree premeditated my Dean Bullcoming, 55, crimes he committed on further alleged he killed the cause the vehicle used in Using her vehicle, he drove murder, the release stated. of Hammon of first-degree Sept. 6, 2017: first-degree victim “by stabbing and cut- the carjacking had traveled her to a field in Indian Coun- The verdict was returned on felony murder of Linda premeditated murder, first- ting her with a sharp object.” in interstate commerce,” try and made her walk ap- what would have been Linda “Lindy” Zotigh in Indian degree felony murder, car- The arson count alleged he the release stated. “The vic- proximately 50 yards away Country and related offens- jacking resulting in death, maliciously set fire to the tim, Zotigh, is a member of from the road, where he Zotigh’s birthday. es, according to a release kidnapping resulting in victim’s dwelling in Ham- the Cheyenne and Arapaho stabbed her 48 times and slit At sentencing, Bullcom- from the office of Timothy death and arson. The indict- mon. Tribes, as well.” her throat, prosecutors said. ing faces mandatory life in J. Downing, U.S. Attorney ment stated he “used force, “The case is in federal Beginning on Nov. 12, He then drove her vehicle prison for felony murder, for the Western District of violence, and _ intimida- court because Bullcoming is a jury heard evidence that back to her home, which he carjacking and kidnapping. Oklahoma, on Friday. tion to intentionally take a a member of the Cheyenne Bullcoming beat Zotigh, his set on fire. Volunteer fire- The maximum punishment A five-count indictment Lexus RX300” from Zotigh and Arapaho Tribes, be- ex-girlfriend, in her home fighters from Hammon no- for arson would be 25 years ticed fresh blood in the resi- Elk City radio log 1000 block of East Highway dence, and a special agent in prison and five years of 66. 10:07 a.m. - suspicious with the Bureau of Indian supervised release. He could vehicle(s) 600 block of West Affairs found fresh blood also be fined up to $250,000 C. Blocking alley, vehicle on the headrest of the ve- on each count and be re- November 22 guest, about fifteen minutes 3:41 a.m. - drunk driver I has been moved. hicle. Both blood samples quired to pay restitution. 1:08 a.m. - traffic I 40 ago. 40 westbound. Pickup I 40 10:38 a.m. - animal call matched the victim, while There is no parole in the eastbound, 3:05 a.m. - drunk driver westbound. Reporting par- 200 block of West Broad- blood on the vehicle’s dash- federal justice system. Sen- 1:16 a.m. - animal call I 40 westbound. Advised ty states driver almost ran board matched Bullcoming. 1000 block of East Highway by Washita County drunk into bridge and is all over way. Skunk walking down The Bureau of Indian Af- tencing will take place in ap- street. Walked North in the proximately 90 days. 66. By convention center driver on I 40 Westbound. the road. Speed fluctuating fairs arrested Bullcoming in alley West of Main Street., This case is the result of an eastbound side, dead doe in Reporting party stated driver between 50-70. Reporting second caller informing El Reno on Sept. 8, 2017, middle of the left lane, re- took exit 40. Reporting par- party got off at exit 40, states for failing to appear before investigation by the Bureau skunk laying in cubby in al- the Tribal District Court for porting party and another ty was following the older driver is continueing on. Of- of Indian Affairs, Office of ley. Received another call the Cheyenne and Arapaho vehicle almost hit the deer, model vehilce and observed ficer not in the area, Beck- Justice Services; the Fed- ham County advised. Sec- that the skunk is at 109 North Tribes in Concho on Sept. roadway cleared. the driver serve from one eral Bureau of Investigation, 1:37 a.m. extra patrol 2600 side o fth eroad to the other, ond reporting party stated Main, unable to locate. 7 on a charge of trafficking block of East highway 66. unable to locate. driver took exit 38, unable to 11:47 a.m. - assist fire de- controlled dangerous sub- Oklahoma City Field Office; Requesting officer to patrol 3:25 a.m. - assist ambu- locate. partment 600 North Adams. stances. He had scrapes and the Bureau of Alcohol, To- 6:59 a.m.- disturbance Behind house, in alley, gas cuts on his arms, hands and bacco, Firearms, and Explo- stange activitiy in parking lance 300 block of Hayden lot. Reporting party noticed Street. Lift assist; 90 year 1300 block of West Ist. Fe- meter hit and knocked over legs, as well as blood on his sives; the United States Se- male subject, cutting herself, belt and sandals, the release cret Service; the Oklahoma a two door car coming and old female subject, made sound of gas coming out of going. Car does not belong contact unable to get up; bleeding from forehead. Has broken meter. Occured fif- stated. DNA analysis con- State Bureau of Investiga- taken several pills. Caller to a guest. Multiple cars front door unlocked, fire de- teen minutes ago. Vehicle firmed the blood on his san- tion; the Oklahoma High- called in on 911 advising driving through that aren’t partment notified. need an officer. left scene. Reporting party dals belonged to the victim. way Patrol; the Roger Mills notified gas company. Fire On Dec. 5, 2017, Bullcom- 8:53 a.m. - breaking and ing pleaded guilty in federal County Sheriff's Office; Elk City police department in route, fire entering 600 block of West court to possessing marijua- the Custer County Sheriff's 6th. Subject trying to get into department able to get gas na with intent to distribute. Office; the United States window and now door. Male turned off. PSO on scene. He was sentenced in that Marshals Service; and the 12:17 p.m. - remove sub- arrest log subject that lives there works case on April 18, 2018, to 10 Hammon Fire Department. during day. Still at door at ject from property 400 West months in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorneys this time. Was looking under Oak Steet. Green Acres mo- During the early evening Mark R. Stoneman and Arvo Elk City police made tenar- Breezie Snelgrooes, 42, things like looking for a key. bile home park, on North of Nov. 21, ajury found Bull- rests November 19through Washita County warrant; Suspect advised that tenant Washington. Will not leave, coming guilty of first-degree Q. Mikkanen are prosecut- is his cousin advised suspect yelling at door is wearing felony murder, carjacking ing the case, which furthers November 22 . Tara Dodson, 25, local to contact cousin to gain ac- black. Has been trespassed resulting in death, kidnap- the Department of Justice’s All individuals arrested warrant; cess to home. are presumed innocent un- Christopher Hurd, 30, lo- 9:21 a.m. - animal call from this location and has ping resulting in death, and Missing and Murdered In- less proven guilty. cal warrant; been informed. arson of a dwelling. It was digenous Persons Initiative. Arrests and complaints: Laura Pryor, 51, operate Anna Bullcoming, 36, lo- motor vehicle under suspen- cal warrant; sion/revocation/cancella- William Burns, 22, local tion; warrant; Tessa Redd, 25, Drives or Visit Elk City's Christmas in the Park Blake Phillips, 35, Roger operates a motor vehicle un- Mills County warrant; der the influence of alchol, Light tour on the Holly Jolly Trolley Waiburn Hinkle, 29, do- knowingly transport in any mestic abuse; commits as- moving vehicle any open Train ride in the Candy Cane Express sault and battery against a alcoholic beverage or con- person lived or living in the tainer. Take a spin on the Centennial Carousel same household with the de- fendant; Light tour on the Double Decker Bus Timothy Osborne, 36, drives or operates a motor Visit and take a picture with Santa vehicle with a breath alcohol content ofeight-hundreths or Sip on a cup of hot chocolate provided by Scouts more. 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