July 14, 2021 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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3 NEWS July 14, 2021 Elk City grandmother charged with child Sayre child dies after neglect after Elk City Police allege that she was accidental gunshot wound By Shonda Little that, at this time, no one was in under methamphetamine influence A tragedy unfolded in down- town Sayre on Friday afternoon police custody related to this case. A member of the Beckham County District Attorney’s Office ficers that the subject was a white checking out, the officer met with replied, “Okay.” after a five-year-old was fatally confirmed that the case is still female wearing a pink shirt and her in the breezeway of Home- The officer placed Brown un- wounded by what law enforce- being investigated and that no shorts. Dispatch also reported land. der arrest. He had Brown step to ment described as an “accidental charges have been filed at this that the subject had two small The officer informed Brown the side of the building out of the and self-inflicted” gunshot time. children with her. of the several calls that the ECPD view of the two small children. wound. Sayre Police Department is Upon arrival, the reporting had received concerning her She was placed in his patrol At approximately 1:30 p.m. the lead agency on the investiga- officer was flagged down by a behavior. unit and transported to the on July 9, law enforcement and emergency medical personnel tion, but with the assistance of customer in the parking lot. The Brown reportedly told the Elk City Municipal Jail without responded to the 100 block of detectives with the Elk City Police customer told the officer that the officer that she had not slept well incident. West Main Street in Sayre on the Department, has an active inves- subject was inside checking out the night before. A second officer transported and that she “couldn’t sit still and The officer asked Brown report of a person suffering with tigation underway. the two children to the ECPD. A The victim’s name was not was all over the place.” when was the last time she had a gunshot wound. Department of Human Services released in the press release. A Homeland employee also used methamphetamine and she Upon arrival, officers and social worker was contacted. medical personnel discovered a “The Sayre Police Department stepped outside and informed reportedly replied that her last The children were released to the officer that the suspect usage had been two weeks prior. five-year-old male child had been would like to acknowledge the their father. injured by a firearm. great effort and assistance of the was checking out. The officer “Ms. Brown told me that she The reporting officer later The five-year-old was inside a Elk City Police Department, the entered the store and observed ingests meth by smoking it,” the reviewed the jail phone calls. parked vehicle at the time of the Drug Task Force, the Beckham the female, later identified as officer wrote. During a call, Brown said, “I’m gunshot wound. County Sheriff’s Office and Sinor Roxzanna Dion Brown, at the Brown told the officer that Roxzanna Brown checkout counter. the two children in her care were in the cop shop and get my boys.” Police officers attempted Emergency Medical Services,” the While observing Brown, the her grandchildren. She reportedly informed the to render aid until emergency report added. By Shonda Little officer alleged that she appeared The officer asked Brown to person on the call that the police medical personnel arrived on the Additionally, the Sayre Police to be “extremely jittery and it ap- step outside. She asked the officer thought she was on “dope.” scene. Department sent condolences A 55-year-old Elk City woman peared that it was difficult for Ms. why he was doing this, and the Another person got on the The child was then trans- to the family and friends of the has been released from the Beck- Brown to stand still or control her officer told her that she appeared phone and asked Brown, “What ported to Great Plains Regional did you do?” young boy for the tragic loss of ham County Detention Center body movements.” to be under the influence of Medical Center in Elk City with Brown reportedly stated, life-threatening injuries. their loved one. after being charged with child The officer further noted that methamphetamine. neglect and public intoxication. “They got me for meth, so I’m The victim was pronounced Public online fundraisers are Brown was reportedly having The officer alleged that being held for the family of the At approximately 2:17 p.m. difficulty controlling her tongue Brown’s pupils to be small and here until I sleep it off or what- dead shortly thereafter. on July 5, Elk City Police Depart- ever.” “The preliminary investiga- five-year-old and funeral services movement as she continually that her muscles continually ment officers were dispatched to Brown was later transported tion revealed the gun shot ap- have been posted online as pend- stuck her tongue out and would jerked uncontrollably. Homeland on the 400 block of rapidly move her jaw around. Brown reiterated that she had to the Beckham County Deten- peared self-inflicted and acciden- ing. West Third Street in Elk City after “Based on my experience, not slept the previous night. tion Center. tal,” the Sayre Police Department However, The Elk City News ECPD dispatchers had received it was apparent to me that Ms. After performing a test to She was released on a said in a released statement. will withhold any identifying several calls in reference to a cus- Brown was under the influence of observe her eyes, the officer said $10,000 bond on July 7. The press release also stated information at this time. tomer inside the store who was methamphetamine,” the officer to Brown, “So, you’ve used sooner Brown is due back in Beck- possibly intoxicated. The dispatcher advised the of- wrote. After Brown completed than two weeks ago.” The officer said that Brown ham County District Court on July 15. Misdemeanors Felonies Arrest warrant issued for former North Fork Due to a technical glitch there was an error printed in last weeks edition of The Elk City News under the Correctional Center employee for embezzlement Felonies. Kevin J McElveney was incorrectly print- ed with charges of DUI. DUS. No insurance. Child neglect. Removing proper or affixing improper By Shonda Little observed, sealed inside the envelope and then returned investigation and not a ges- evidence bag, located inside it to the temporary locker. He ture of a civil agreement. license plates. According to a probable the top center desk drawer of said that he had no further After collecting the money We have confirmed the previously printed charges cause affidavit filed on July Josh McGill. knowledge of the money and from McGill, the agent and 9 in Beckham County Dis- McGill was serving as the an assisting agent compared do not belong to Mr McElveney and we would like to that he “was not a thief.” trict Court, an investigator chief of security at NFCC. serial numbers of the bills that publicly apologize to Mr. McElveney. with the Oklahoma Depart- The agent was reportedly McGill’s NFCC employ- ment with the ODOC was had been seized and photo- ment of Corrections recently told later that the evidence graphed as contraband to that discovered an alleged case of bag was allegedly observed terminated on January 8 re- MISDEMEANORS garding an unrelated incident. which McGill had returned. embezzlement committed by inside McGill’s desk while ap- They found that four of one of North Fork Correction On January 11, McGill State of Okla vs Rowdy L Mayfield Domestic assault & battery pearing to have been opened the ten serial numbers on the Center’s staff. with the money missing from asked the agent to meet him State of Okla vs Sidney C Hudson Domestic assault & battery Joshua William McGill, a $100 bills did not match the the evidence bag. in the NFCC parking lot. Mc- original $100 bills seized on State of Okla vs Deion T Hudson DUI. TOC. Possession of CS 42-year-old Mangum man, has Gill told the agent that he had been formally charged with Through the investigation, September 11, 2020. one count of embezzlement. the agent allegedly found washed his uniforms to return The agent again spoke with The investigation began further evidence that the to the agency and reportedly McGill. FELONIES several months ago, on De- money had been placed in the claimed that he found the McGill reportedly told the State of Okla vs Stephanie M Garza Domestic assault & cember 23, 2020. temporary storage locker to missing contraband money agent that he would keep ad- The ODOC agent was con- inside his ODOC jacket. ditional money inside his desk battery be transferred in November. ducting an unrelated investi- McGill told the agent drawer related to a “football State of Okla vs Cory L Meade Kidnapping. Domestic as- The money was reportedly that he had no recollection gation at the NFCC facility. never received by the officer to pool.” During this investiga- of putting the money inside sault & battery whom it was supposed to be McGill allegedly claimed tion, the agent was alerted to his jacket pocket, the report that he might have acciden- State of Okla vs William C Ernst Conspiracy. Cojoint rob- missing money in the sum of transferred. states, but believed that he On January 7, McGill was tally mixed the contraband bery. Pointing a firearm. Robbery with a weapon $1,000 that had previously must have done so in the pro- interviewed. McGill reportedly cess of returning the money to money and football pool mon- been seized as contraband ey together when he packaged State of Okla vs Sharmetra U Pogue Conspiracy. Bringing through incoming mail to one said that he had retrieved the the temporary locker. The money was counted the contraband money into contraband into jail of the facility’s inmates. $1,000 plus an additional $25- in McGill’s presence. Agents an envelope to be transported The money had been seized 35 from the locked temporary found it to be a total of and submitted to the business on September 11, 2020, and was placed in a sealed evidence bag with “$1,000” written on contraband locker that is lo- cated inside the secured stor- age room and then reportedly $1,025. McGill reportedly told the agent that he could have office for deposit. McGill reportedly again stated that he did not have in- Marriages & Divorces the front exterior of the bag. took the money into the chief The seized contraband had kept the money after being tentions of taking the money been properly documented of security office and placed terminated by the ODOC but and that it had been done by MARRIAGE LICENSES and submitted into the con- it in the unsecured drawer of did the right thing. accident. Joshua Green, Erick – Barbara Terrell, Erick traband room at NFCC. his desk. The agent told McGill that McGill has been charged The agent was told that the McGill said that he com- he was collecting the money as with embezzlement. Lonnie Greene, Erick – Yolanda Alexander, Erick money was later reportedly bined the money into one evidence related to a criminal He has a preset bond of DIVORCES $5,000. Lacy Lane vs Tyler Lane Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Conservation District hosting free soil Convention and Trade Show Just health field day for area producers on Around the Corner July 22 in Beckham County OKLAHOMA CITY – The nation of the two-day event oca-annual-convention-and- North Fork of Red River out in the field on the north- Please RSVP by July 16th to Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Asso- is the awards banquet where trade-show. Early registrations Conservation District will be west corner of N. Pioneer and the North Fork of Red Rive ciation’s (OCA) 69th Annual outstanding cattlemen and closes Monday, July 12. On- hosting a Soil Health Field Day E 1090 Rd (1 mile north of Elk Conservation District to re Convention and Trade Show their accomplishments will be site registration will be avail- focusing on conservation prac- City High School) and will pro- will take place on July 23 and recognized and celebrated. serve your lunch. able. tices that were funded through ceed to the North Fork of Red For more information con 24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel The convention theme is, The OCA is the trusted voice the District’s Cost Share Pro- River Conservation District’s and Conference Center in Nor- “Hold Fast, Stay True” - the tact North Fork of Red Riv man, Okla. mantra of Navy Seals. The of the Oklahoma Cattle Indus- gram. Invited speakers will Outdoor Classroom for lunch er Conservation District a “We have a great line-up of phrase has an origin from an try and works to protect and discuss the company Phytech’s and the second session. The (580)928-3113 or visit the of speakers on the agenda and old storm story, where sailors empower Oklahoma cattle- plant sensors utilized on irri- Outdoor Classroom is located across from 19944 E 1090 Rd, fice at 902 NE Hwy 66 Suite C some timely topics to learn had to hold onto something men today, to serve tomor- gated cotton to achieve water about in the Cattlemen’s Edu- connected, tied down to a Elk City, OK 73644. Registra- Sayre, OK. The office is open row. OCA is the only voice that and cost savings. Local produc- cational Series,” said Mike deck. And the person at the tion begins at 9:30am and the from 8:00am to Noon and speaks solely for the cattlemen er and District board member, Weeks, OCA President. “I al- wheel had to stay true to the of Oklahoma and represents Jimmy Smith will talk about event will end at 2:00pm. A 12:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday ways look forward to meander- direction, despite not being lunch will be included for free. through Friday. ing through the trade show, able to see the stars. Cattlemen beef producers in all 77 coun- cover crops and his production connecting with industry part- face storms too and must stay ties across the state. The OCA system. These practices have COVER CROPS - STOCKPILE BLENDS - FORAGES ners and visiting with fellow the course despite the weather, officers, board of directors been approved through the cattlemen along the way.” markets or all the other chal- and membership encourages State Cost-Share program that While OCA Convention has lenges that they might encoun- you to join us in our advocacy the District runs for Beckham long been noted for a large ter. Like an anchor, cattlemen efforts to ensure less govern- county producers. Every year trade show and a great line-up dig in, stand firm, and hold ment intervention, lower taxes Cost-Share funds are available of educational speakers and fast. The rope depicts your and a better bottom line. For for various practices to aid workshops, the most impor- connection to fellow cattlemen more information about OCA Beckham county producers ad- COVER CROPS - MADE SIMPLE tant elements of this event are and the idea of unifying to cre- the policy making opportuni- ate strength but allows some membership, the theft reward dress conservation concerns. A Contact us today! program or activities call 405- demonstration of the rainfall ties during committee meet- flexibility. (402) 469-6784 greencover.com ings and the OCA General To view an agenda and reg- 235-4391 or visit www.okcat- simulator will also take place. Business meeting. The culmi- ister, visit okcattlemen.org/ tlemen.org. The first session will start SEED MIXING - EDUCATION - SOIL HEALTH