July 21, 2021 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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July 21, 2021 3 News Elk City man faces multiple violent felonies, including strangulation, child abuse and kidnapping the woman. relationship due to his alleged would not leave them behind. ments, a BOLO, or “be on the of Sims’ leaving the Raintree The officer brought the two drug use but that he “flipped The woman then claimed that lookout,” was issued for Sims. Apartments. women into the police depart- out.” Sims had threatened her with A detective was contacted to Sims reportedly did not imme- ment to speak with them. Sims reportedly told her that a knife earlier in the day. She photograph the alleged vic- diately pull over when the of- The officer noted that the she would not take the chil- explained that she was at the tim’s reported injuries. ficer turned on his emergency woman appeared to be visibly dren and tried to take the kids kitchen sink when he report- More than a dozen individual lights but eventually did on distressed, that her eyes were himself. edly said, “I ought to stab you,” bruises of various colors, miss- Lera Lane. red and watery and her clothes The alleged victim said that she while making stabbing mo- ing hair from the woman’s head were disheveled. The officer tried to yell out of a window tions toward her. Additional officers quickly re- and swelling to her left ankle could also reportedly see a but that no one heard. She stated that she did not were all observed through the sponded to assist with the ar- bruise on the corner of her left On a prior occasion, the wom- believe that he would actually photos. rest of Sims. eye, multiples bruises on each an said that she had attempted stab her with the infants pres- The officer advised the woman The officer initially requested arm and bruising on her legs. to leave the residence carry- ent. to see a doctor. The woman to speak with Sims, but due to Joshua Sims While sitting and speaking ing one of the infants, believ- Finally, the woman was able to agreed, so the officer escorted behaviors and “erratic move- with the alleged victim, the of- ing that Sims would not hurt successfully get the children her to Great Plains Regional ments,” the officer alleged that By Shonda Little ficer also reportedly observed her if she was carrying one of into her vehicle while Sims Medical Center. While a physi- Sims appeared to be under the dark red and purple bruises on the babies, but alleged that he briefly left. Unfortunately, he cian was seeing her, the officer influencer of an intoxicant. Five felony charges, including her throat. grabbed her hair and “drug” returned as she was about to did the paperwork for an emer- Due to that, the officer decided four considered violent crimes, “There was more faded, yel- her back inside. leave, so she told him that she gency protective order. to delay the interview until the were filed in the Beckham lowed bruising around the She showed the officer her had to get medicine for one of The officer then accompanied following morning. County District Court against right side of (omitted)’s collar- neck, where he observed the the children. the woman to her residence, The alleged victim later brought a 33-year-old Elk City man. bone and redness around the markings mentioned above. She said that she left quickly which she shares with Sims, to a voluntary statement. Joshua Lee Sims faces kidnap- front of her neck,” the officer The officer could then see the but that Sims chased her in his retrieve her belongings safely. Sims was transported to the ping, child abuse, escaping or wrote. markings more clearly. The vehicle. On July 6, the reporting officer Beckham County Detention attempting to escape arrest The woman began to explain woman alleged that Sims had “She explained that he fol- learned that a different ECPD Center, where he was held on or detention for a felony, as- the events that had allegedly choked her the previous day. lowed her until they began to officer had found Sims the pre- an $80,000 bond. He is due in sault and battery with a sharp transpired between July 4 and “She said that while Sims was approach the police depart- vious night but that Sims alleg- edly fled. the Beckham County District or dangerous weapon with the July 5. choking her that she could not ment, and he turned off,” the She claimed that her boy- breathe,” the officer wrote. officer wrote. As the officer attempted to take Court on August 9. intent to injure and assault friend, Sims, had begun using “She continued, ‘I almost went The alleged victim then went Sims into custody, he informed Online court records indicate and battery with the attempt Sims that fleeing would result that Sims has previous convic- to cause great bodily harm by methamphetamine again and all the way out. He said he was to her mother’s house and left in an additional felony. strangulation or attempted was “acting crazy.” She contin- going to kill me.’” her infant triplets so that she tions in Beckham County for At approximately 11:38 a.m. strangulation against a current ued saying that Sims would not She said that she did not know could make a police report. child neglect, assault and bat- on July 6, the reporting offi- or former spouse or other fam- allow her to leave the house what Sims could have possibly During the conversation, the tery, larceny of an automobile cer reportedly observed a ve- ily members. and that she had recently given been using on the day of the al- officer learned that Sims was hicle matching the description and second-degree burglary. According to the probable birth to triplets. leged attacks. liking driving a yellow 2012 cause affidavit, a woman ar- She alleged that Sims had Then he reportedly punched Camaro with the front end rived at the Elk City Police taken her phone and that she her in the face, which she said missing. Additionally, the Department at approximately 4:28 p.m. on July 4 to speak couldn’t get help. She reportedly said, “I’m scared resulted in the bruising around her eye. wheels of the vehicle were said to be black. Misdemeanors Felonies with an officer in reference to to even go home because I’m The alleged victim said that she The officer confirmed that the domestic abuse. afraid he’s gonna show up and tried to leave while Sims was in infants were safe with the al- MISDEMEANORS The responding officer met kill me.” the bathroom but could not get leged victim’s mother at the State of Okla vs Chelsey L Mathis Uttering a forged instru- with the woman in the ECPD The alleged victim said that all three children ready to go in time of their conversation. lobby. A friend accompanied she had wanted to leave the that short time and that she Due to the woman’s state- ment State of Okla vs Calvin L Weir Forgery State of Okla vs Austin R Skiles Protective order violation State of Okla vs Charles E Hall Domestic assault & battery Elk City Chamber of Commerce holds monthly State of Okla vs Bailey E Ray Possession of CS State of Okla vs Athena M Omer DUI. Obstructing an officer meeting of Retail Merchant Committee State of Okla vs Chad W Thompson DUS State of Okla vs Nathan L Eslin Protective order violation By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan resentatives from The Elk City had participated in the event Tacos and Pacific Brim would State of Okla vs Francisco Baires-Medina Possession of CS News. Among the many topics had shared that they were be present. FELONIES The Elk City Chamber of Com- discussed were the Block Party pleased with the set up. Flow- Basil Weatherly, owner of Cur- State of Okla vs Christian R Paulino Cojoint robbery. Rob- merce’s monthly meeting of which took place Friday, July 2. ers did say that they would rell’s Do it Center, mentioned that he thought the city’s fire- bery with a weapon. Conspiracy the Retail Merchant Commit- According to the organizer of need to work on areas for seat- tee was held Thursday, July 15 the event and owner of down- ing. Flowers also shared that works display had been great. State of Okla vs Richard J Chilingirian Conspiracy at 9 a.m. The meeting was held town boutique 580 Threads, the next Block Party, scheduled Other attendees enthusiasti- State of Okla vs Jimmy L Cooksey Possession of CS, para- at Main Street Coffee & Cafe Brittni Flowers, they had a for August 6, would feature live cally agreed. phernalia & firearm Next on the list of topics was and was attended by Chamber great turnout, especially for it music from Kyle Brewer and State of Okla vs Heather K Porter Possession of CS. Main- the Hometown Heroes Meet of Commerce board members, being a holiday weekend. She Atlantis Aquarius and that she & Greet, which was held Fri- taining place for keeping/selling CS. Child neglect. local business owners and rep- reported that everyone that thought food trucks Santiago’s day, July 16. Sicily McAbee, Unlawful use of communications facility owner of The Everett Blake So- ciety and planner of the occa- State of Okla vs Travis B Porter Possession of CS. Child sion, shared details such as the neglect. Maintaining a place for keeping/selling planned activities, free food CS and recent news that Air Evac State of Okla vs Klaudia H Porter Possession of CS would be present. At this point Susie Cupp, direc- State of Okla vs Jasmine J Cook Bringing contraband into tor of the chamber, shared that jail renovations on the chamber’s State of Okla vs Jazzmin G Barber Conspiracy. Child ne- new building were going well. She stated that they were to be glect. Bringing contraband into jail completed within ninety days State of Okla vs Roxzanna D Brown Child neglect. Public of the start date, June 21, and intoxication that an open house would be State of Okla vs Guang N Lin Trafficking held around the time of com- pletion. State of Okla vs Jing L Jiang Trafficking The next topic was the Elk State of Okla vs Dakota K Dedmon Protective order viola- City Rodeo which will be held tion September 3-5. Ideas such as special sales along the parade route after the parade were brought up before the con- versation shifted to the new Visit Elk City website that is Marriages & Divorces School is almost currently in the works. It was revealed that stickers featuring QR codes, which gained popu- larity with their use by restau- MARRIAGE LICENSES Marco Villarreal, Elk City – Jaeda Cook, Elk City back in session! rants during the COVID-19 pandemic, and lead to the website, would be distributed throughout town. Attendees Tanner Rippetoe, Elk City – Alisyn Hargues, Elk City DIVORCES We want to hear from your kids! were also reminded that the chamber is still looking to hire Melissa Leitz vs Robert Leitz someone to help with their so- COVER CROPS - STOCKPILE BLENDS - FORAGES Ask them what they are most excited about this cial media. One of the last ideas discussed school year and submit their answers to was the desire for pop up art shows featuring Oklahoma [email protected] for a chance to be artists. A few attendees sug- featured in our Back To School Section!Include gested potential artists. COVER CROPS - MADE SIMPLE The next Chamber of Com- their name, age and grade with their merce Retail Merchant Com- Contact us today! submission by July 20, 2021. mittee meeting will be held on (402) 469-6784 greencover.com August 13. SEED MIXING - EDUCATION - SOIL HEALTH