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3 NEWS June 30, 2021 Elk City man charged with trafficking Misdemeanors Felonies 30 grams of methamphetamine MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Tanner J Scarbrough Concealing stolen prop- served a car that matched the The officer noted that he a set of operational black digi- erty description. The vehicle was knew Acevedo from previous tal scales, two syringes, mul- State of Okla vs Jacob McLemore Possession of CS & para- leaving the neighborhood, so law enforcement investiga- tiple ziplock style baggies, phernalia the officer turned around to tions and knew him to be al- a small plastic cup, a large State of Okla vs Cody S Keane Protective order violation get behind it. legedly involved in selling and torch-style lighter, a large glass State of Okla vs John E Sanders III Protective order violation The officer then noted that buying “illegal narcotics.” methamphetamine smok- the car slowed for the stop sign A check of Acevedo through State of Okla vs Tony Chavez Petit larceny ing pipe containing suspected at the intersection of Swales the ECPD dispatch revealed methamphetamine residue State of Okla vs Rebekah S Galloway DUI Boulevard and Hughes Access that he did, in fact, have two and plastic baggies contain- State of Okla vs Michael S Fanshier Possession of CS & para- Road but did not come to a outstanding warrants — one ing large crystals of suspected phernalia complete stop. through the Elk City Munici- methamphetamine. “I then turned on my emer- pal Jail and another through The officer also allegedly gency lights to initiate a traf- the Beckham County District FELONIES discovered the unloaded maga- fic stop. After turning on my Court. State of Okla vs Alanna G Schmehr DUS. False person- zine to the pistol in the front emergency lights, the Chevy He also showed to have a passenger’s side glove box. ation. Possession of CS & paraphernalia Jose Acevedo continued traveling at a very suspended license. The second officer turned State of Okla vs Logan A Fletcher Kidnapping slow speed and not driving in Acevedo was advised of the over Acevedo’s wallet, which State of Okla vs Keagan A Hilton Obstructing an officer. By Shonda Little a straight line eastbound on warrants and was asked to exit contained an amount of mon- Escape from arrest Hughes Access Road/East 20th the vehicle to meet the officer ey that the officer alleged to Street. As the car continued, in the roadway. A second offi- State of Okla vs Braden A Petzold DUI A 34-year-old Elk City man be “consistent with the selling still failing to yield, I sounded cer arrived on the scene to as- State of Okla vs William D Arnold Possession of firearm is being held on a $300,000 and buying of illegal narcotics.” bond in the Beckham County my siren for a short blast and sist. The second officer assisted Detention Center after law advised dispatch that we were The officer then began to in the search of the vehicle enforcement alleges multiple felonies including trafficking still traveling eastbound. Acev- edo continued at a slow speed and then pulled over approxi- inventory Acevedo’s vehicle. He opened the driver’s door and reportedly observed an and located four .380 cali- ber rounds of ammunition in Marriages & Divorces illegal drugs, possessing a fire- the rear storage pocket of the arm during the commission of mately 500 feet from the point Altoids tin located on the MARRIAGE LICENSES front passenger seat. a felony and communicating a that I had first turned on my floorboard, which the officer A third Elk City Police of- Robert Perez, Burns Flat – Casey Caughern, Burns Flat felony with a defaced identifi- emergency lights. In my ex- opened, appeared to be used ficer arrived on the scene, se- cation number. perience, when conducting for things other than holding Joseph Spencer, Burns Flat – Misty Leistner, Burns Flat cured Acevedo in his patrol car The man was additionally traffic stops, vehicles that are mints. and then transported him to James Dettmer, Elk City – Sheree Calder, Elk City charged with a misdemeanor taking an unnecessary amount Inside the Altoids tin, the the Elk City Police Department Jackie Dobrinski, Dill City – Mary Stanfield, Dill City count of unlawful possession of time to pull over are often officer allegedly found a Zip- without incident. of drug paraphernalia. likely attempting to conceal loc style baggie containing Brian Finnstrom, Burns Flat – Angel Conerly, Burns Flat The officer credited Acev- Jose Antonio Acevedo faces weapons, narcotics or some suspected methamphetamine, edo’s “cooperative and calm up to 20 years’ imprisonment other evidence of a crime. Not a partial plastic straw and a behavior” as his reasoning for for the trafficking charge and only did Acevedo take an un- small spoon. DIVORCES necessary amount of time to During this time, Acevedo not having his vehicle towed between two to five years for after it was inventoried. At Haley Lackey vs Cody Lackey the other two felonies. pull over, he was traveling at reportedly told the officer that an extremely slow speed and he also had a gun under the Acevedo’s request, the car was Lisa Sheldon vs Curtis Pennington At approximately 11:54 released to a woman who trav- p.m. on June 14, the Elk City the vehicle was slowly drift- seat. Elizabeth McQuinn vs Mark McQuinn ing as if he was not paying full After finding the first eled to the scene. Police Department dispatch The listed items were seized advised of a possible distur- time and attention to driving. items, Acevedo was placed in This caused me to believe Acev- handcuffs. as evidence and photographed. bance in which a male subject The large plastic baggie was was reportedly threatening the edo was attempting to conceal The officer located a hand- weighed and allegedly showed reporting party at a home lo- cated on the 200 block of Quail something before pulling over. After stopping, I advised dis- patch and made contact with gun from under the front driv- er’s seat, which was without the magazine. to be 27 grams in weight. The small baggie allegedly weighed Don’t wait to report Drive. The suspect, Acevedo, was reported to be in a dark blue Acevedo at the front passenger window,” the officer wrote. When asked for a driver’s “A short time later, the handgun was discovered to appear to have had the serial 3.3 grams. The pistol showed to be a Lorcin model L380 .380 cal. elder abuse Chevy compact car. At the time of the call, the reporting officer was only a license, Acevedo reportedly stated that he did not have one numbers removed. While con- ducting the vehicle search, I auto. Acevedo also allegedly made statements to the offi- in your community short distance away. but provided the officer with overheard Acevedo state that As the officer arrived in an Oklahoma identification the pistol was in that condition cers about receiving the fire- card. when he received it. I then be- arm and knowing that the seri- By Cherrie Nutley, SWODA on elder abuse. Ombudsman the area, dispatch advised that While asking if he could gan a probable cause search of al number had been removed. LTC Ombudsman Supervisor, supervisors and trained volun- the dark blue Chevy was leav- have someone come pick up the car,” the officer wrote. He has been transferred to 580-562-5032 ing the area. The officer pulled teers visit all long-term care fa- his vehicle, the suspect alleg- During the search, the of- the Elk City County Detention Elder abuse awareness is a into the entrance of the neigh- cilities on a regular basis. This edly inquired if he had an out- ficer reportedly found a black Center. He is due back in court topic of concern. Every year an borhood and immediately ob- standing arrest warrant. zippered pouch that contained on July 19. estimated 1 in 10 older Ameri- office also provides education cans are victims of elder abuse, to the staff of LTC facilities and neglect, or exploitation. the public on recognizing and Preventing elder abuse can preventing all forms of elder Feed additives and medicated feeds start right in your local com- munity. A few ways you can be- gin is by educating yourself and abuse and neglect. Other service providers with The term medicated feeds include feeds containing FDA ap- tool. Records can be used to evaluate treatment recommenda- others to recognize the warn- a role in addressing and em- proved medications intended to be included in animal diets. ing signs. You can be a friendly powering older adults include tions and help the veterinarian make adjustments based on This would include medications such as chlortetracycline (CTC) visitor for an older person in documented results. but are not limited to Adult use in mineral supplements fed to control anaplasmosis, antibi- your community. You can as- Note that there are several feed medications that do not re- sist in arranging meals or gro- Protective Services, Oklahoma otics used in concentrate feeds and premixes, completed feeds and others. This might be a good time of year for cow/calf quire a VFD. These would ionophores and parasite control medi- cery deliveries for a caregiver Department Human Services producers to review the basics of the VFD requirements. The cations. Visit with your veterinarian for more detailed informa- in your community. Of course, and Office of the Attorney Gen- FDA requires a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) for all feed-use tion on VFD requirements. there are many, many other eral. medically important antibiotics. If a cattle producer needs to CONTACT: Greg Hartman| Beckham County OSU Extension Cen- ways to become involved with use one of these antibiotics, they must obtain a VFD from their ter | the elderly in your community. Recently, World Elder Abuse veterinarian. They must have an established veterinary-client- (580) 928-2139 | [email protected] Any concerns about elder Awareness Day was celebrated patient-relationship with the veterinarian in the state in which abuse need to be reported. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of worldwide on June 15. It was the cattle are located. The only FDA approved medications are the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title Here in southwest Oklahoma, a day that provided an oppor- those used for treatment or control of specific diseases. The lon- IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities if you need more information gest duration any VFD can have is 180 days. The VFD should tunity for communities around specify an expiration date, which is the last day the feed can be Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discrimi- or if you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected the world to promote a better used, not the date the drug becomes ineffective. Extra-label use nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disabil- of FDA approved feed additives is strictly prohibited by law. don’t wait. Give Cherrie Nut- understanding of abuse and ity, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. Good records are essential with VFD feeds as well as any ley, SWODA Long Term Care neglect of older people. This This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial medications to ensure proper withdrawal periods are observed. Ombudsman supervisor, a call done by raising awareness of aid, and educational services. References within this publication to any at 580-562-5032. All VFD feed records must be kept, and available for inspection for two years, by the issuing veterinarian, the cattle producer specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trade- cultural, social, economic and Long-term care ombudsmen and the feed mill that distributed the feed. Record keeping, ei- mark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or are very active in working to demographic process affecting ther computer based or by hand, can be a useful management imply endorsement by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. prevent, identify and educate elder abuse and neglect. $50 $75 6 Months 1 Year 109 W. Broadway, Elk City • 580-225-3000 www.elkcitynews.com.com