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August 28, 2021 News Elk City man charged with witness Merritt intimidation through Beckham Continued from page 2. reported that the original res- ervations had fallen through (pricing unavailable at press so they would now be staying County District Court while awaiting time) and sod for $4,300. at the Wyndham Grand. All Child nutrition fund: com- members voted to approve modity distribution payment this item. trial for first-degree rape, kidnapping ‘The next item on the agenda was presentation of and vote All members voted to approve to approve or disapprove the the Alternative Education As- monthly treasurer's report. surance statement for the and transporting contraband ‘The treasurer reported that the 2021-22 school year. beginning balance of cash and ‘The next topic was authoriz- investments was $4,786,104 ing the Superintendent to into a penal institution with added receipts this month of $140,745 and war- rants cleared (checks that approve emergency transfers for the 2021-22 school year. Daugherty reported that there Elk City woman charged with conspiracy they've written) for $854,091 resulting in a balance left of were currently no openings. $3,408,785. The treasurer The board voted to approve in connection with the case also reported on the following the item. funds: Plan with Ease for 403B Plan General fund: $1.3 million at Administrator for the 2021-22 the end of this month com- school year, the internet minutes before making this that had allegedly occurred at pared to last year at $1.2 mil- policy for the 2021-22 school call. an Elk City apartment complex lion, an increase of approxi- Nidey reportedly started the year, the Application Agree- located on the 400 block of mately $77,000. conversation by saying, "Man, North State Avenue. Building fund: $1.8 million ment for the Child Nutrition what the (expletive).” He then ‘The alleged victim was report- versus $1.1 million last year, Program for the 2021- said that he was "still sitting in ed to be in her 50s and was still an increase of approximately 22 jail on a $500,000 bond.” receiving medical treatment $700,000. school year and the technology ‘The woman, who is the alleged when the detective was noti- Child nutrition: $211,000 ver- plan were all approved by the victim in the new witness in- fied. sus $104,000, an increase of board. timidation case, reportedly A sexual assault nurse exam- $106,000. ‘The next item on the agenda said that she knew that. Bond fund: The treasurer In the conversation, Nidey al- iner, or SANE exam, was con- stated, “We're at the end of was price changes for break- ducted. fast and lunches for the 2021- legedly said, "I already know ‘The detective arrived at the the payment cycles for the the whole scoop, I've talked to apartment complex and spoke two-year collection of bonds 22 school year. Super- three people that was there. with officers at the scene. The and then we make acquisi- intendent Daugherty reports Heather Dean Schyler Nidey They heard your whole little tion payments, so the money that there is a minimum price detective then processed the conversation with the law, (ex- apartment unit where the al- is depleted. It'll happen again that they must charge for By Shonda Little pletive)." next spring or so, whenev- lunches and that adult lunches attorney spoke with a second ‘The alleged victim reportedly leged rape, kidnapping and er we get some more bond state's witness. assault were reported to have will raise in cost from $4.20 countered by denying that she funds.” Therefore, a balance When inmates make phone Nidey inquired what was had a conversation with the occurred. of $13,965 versus $1,000,028 to $4.35 in order to meet calls at the Beckham County asked, the court document as- "law." The detective photographed last year. In addition, Bond 32 that requirement. It was also Detention Center and other serted. Nidey then allegedly told the injuries to the alleged victim, is $11,000 versus $1,120,000 confirmed that all students’ penal facilities, a recorded Dean reportedly said that she woman that the three peo- which were reported as being last year. lunches will be free again this message warns the call's par- didn't know what the second ple he had talked to had said red marks around her neck and Sinking fund: The treasurer year. ticipants that all conversations witness said exactly but that something about his timeline possible bruising on her right shared, “We're actually in a lit- will be recorded for monitor- the witness was talking about ing. Occasionally within those a timeline during the alleged and that she had denied it or eye from the assault. tle bit of a deficit. The $58,185 At this point approval of the denied giving it to him. ‘The SANE exam nurse reported outstanding warrant isn't hiring of the adjunct teachers calls, law enforcement will de- "incident" with Nidey. ‘The woman asked Nidey what that the injuries were consis- technically due until August so tect potential criminal activity. Nidey then reportedly claimed he was talking about, and Ni- tent with a sexual assault, the if we take that out, we would listed below for the 2021-22 A detective with the Elk City that his attorney, Greg Davis dey stated that the DA "stated probable cause affidavit stated. be okay. Once we make this school year was up for vote: Police Department stated that of Clinton, would not ask for a everything and took notes," During the course of the inves- next collection from Beckham Kale Hixon - Government/OK recently happened in a new bond reduction. the report said. tigation, witnesses were inter- County here in August we will History probable cause affidavit filed “This was a blatant lie by Schy- The woman reportedly said viewed by ECPD officers. The be in positive territory on the Monte Kauk - 7th grade on Aug. 23 through the Beck- ler (Nidey), his attorney did that the DA had not given her officers were reportedly told same component.” Geography/8th grade History ham County District Court ask for a bond reduction and anything. Nidey then told that that Nidey had been present at Brandi Reeder - Speech when a 28-year-old defendant was denied by the Honorable the DA had given her a time- ‘The treasurer also presented Dannie Sanders - American the scene. currently being held while Associate District Judge Mi- line stamp, which the woman the revenue analysis which chelle Kirby Roper," the detec- On April 17, Nidey was de- History/Government awaiting trial did just that. denied, the report added. tained and taken to the ECPD. featured the first month of the Lyndsay Broadbent - FACS Schyler Jordan Nidey is being tive asserted in his report. ‘The phone call then ended. fiscal year, the current month and the year to date which (Family and Consumer Sci- detained on charges of first- Dean then reportedly talked ‘The detective claimed that a The detective wrote that he degree rape, kidnapping and with Nidey about "how the knows that the woman did not small baggie with white crys- were the same. The treasurer's ences) transporting contraband into cops knew where he was that talk to the Beckham County tals was located on Nidey dur- report was approved by all Superintendent Daugherty a penal instruction from a case night." District Attorney's Office or ing his change out of clothes members. clarified that adjunct teach- filed on April 21, 2021. Nidey then allegedly said that any law enforcement while at while inside the Elk City Mu- ‘The board members voted at ers are those whom are not ‘The investigation into Nidey's law enforcement could have the preliminary hearing about nicipal Jail. this point to approve or disap- certified in a specific subject most recent felony charge of only known through three dif- the investigation. ‘The crystals were later tested prove the monthly warrants but can teach that subject for witness intimidation began in ferent people, one of whom ‘The detective alleged that both and had the presumptive posi- mid-August. issued as well as the Activ- three hours a day. The board was the second state's witness. Dean and Nidey conspired to tive result for methamphet- ity Fund Report. Expenses re- voted to approve the hiring of The ECPD detective wrote "Schyler (Nidey) stated that intimidate a state's witness. amine. ported under this agenda item that he knew that Nidey had somebody knew because "During the call on 8/17/21, ‘The detective interviewed Ni- included but were not limited all adjunct teachers. his preliminary hearing at the somebody was tracking his Heather (Dean) told Schyler dey later that day. to: employee reimbursements; The board next voted to ap- Beckham County Court House phone,” the detective wrote. (Nidey) what to say after he Nidey denied being on "that coaches’ clinic reimbursement prove the district learning on Aug. 17 regarding the first- “Schyler (Nidey) stated that told her that he was going to side of town." The detective plan. ‘The only change was that and coaches’ dues to their or- degree rape, kidnapping and his phone was through Boost, call (omitted.) Schyler (Nidey) noted that to mean near the ganization; the mask mandate was re- bringing contraband into a pe- and she knew what was up followed through with it," the apartment complex. L&R, for bus inspections; moved, now making the wear- nal facility case. with his phone. Schyler (Ni- detective wrote. Nidey reportedly denied the Blade web subscription; fire ing of masks optional. The plan ‘The detective also noted that dey) said, ‘I'm fixin’ to call The detective added that he assault but allegedly did ad- inspection; Apple iPads; bus was approved by all members. he knew that there were wit- this (expletive) right now and knew that Dean had been in- ‘mit to knowing the victim and inspections; attorney fees and nesses subpoenaed in this spe- The principals reported that let her know, she on to on to. formed and warned about “having words" with the victim a large deposit from the foot- meet the teachers is the eve- cific case. The detective alleged Heather (Dean) then asked witness intimidation before in the past. ball program's fireworks stand. that Nidey was aware of who how she would know where he leaving the Beckham County Nidey was charged with kid- ‘This item was approved by all ning of Aug. 10 and that the these witnesses were based on was. Schyler (Nidey) replied, Court House following Nidey's napping and assault and bat- members. health department would be statements Nidey reportedly ‘Cause she probably told them preliminary hearing. tery with a dangerous weapon ‘There were no resignations. present to administer COVID made in his jailhouse calls. where I was or (omitted) and ‘The detective also said that Ni- in 2013 and pleaded guilty to ‘The presence of one guest, the vaccines to anyone whois eligi- According to the probable (omitted) told them where I dey then called a third woman, that charge on Dec. 17, 2014, staff writer from The Elk City ble and would like to receive it. cause affidavit, Nidey con- was. One of the two." who is reportedly Nidey's love in Beckham County District News, was acknowledged. They also shared that softball tacted one of these witnesses Nidey then reportedly told interest. Court. Nidey's suspended or ‘The Board of Education policy started Aug. 9 as did football via phone from the Beckham Dean that he “fixing to call During this call, Nidey report- and student handbook for the deferred sentence, in that case, County Detention Center at her." edly expressed anger because has since been revoked. 2021-2022 school year was ap- practice. Lastly they reported approximately 9:36 p.m. on “Tell her, uh, that I heard ev- he believed the second witness proved by all members. that there is a cross country Aug. 17. erything she said and see how was “talking probably real bad On that charge, Nidey has a Superintendent — Daugherty meet on Saturday, Aug. 14. she acts," Dean allegedly re- new bond of $3,000. ‘That witness was identified about me." shared that the State Accredi- The superintendent gave an as 38-year-old Heather Nicole torted. Because of these allegations, Combined with the $10,000 tation Report found no de- update on the many repairs Dean of Elk City. ‘The detective noted that the Nidey now faces witness in- bond for the newest witness ficiencies in the district, ele- that had taken place over the Nidey reportedly told Dean phone call was placed at ap- timidation, and Dean faces a intimidation charge, Nidey has mentary school or high school. summer. He also reported that that they didn't question proximately 9:33 p.m. and felony count of conspiracy. a combined bond of $513,000. All members voted to approve while there seems to be an in- anyone during the court pro- lasted for four minutes and 13 On the rape, kidnapping and Dean made an appearance be- the report. crease in enrollment, the final ceedings, but Dean allegedly seconds, contraband charges, Nidey is fore the Beckham County Dis- ‘The next vote was to approve countered that the Beckham Nidey's next call was to the being held on $500,000. trict Court on Aug. 25 and was or disapprove the school board number is not available at this County District Attorney's Of- state's second witness and was ‘That investigation began on released on a $5,000 bond. and administrators _partici- time. fice did question people. placed at 9:39 p.m., the report April 16 of this year when the Future court dates for Nidey pating in the 2021-22 joint With no new business the Dean then allegedly stated indicated. Nidey had waited same detective was contacted and Dean have not yet been conference Aug. 26-28, 2021. meeting adjourned at 8:03 that the DA's assistant district approximately three to four in reference to a possible rape set. Superintendent — Daugherty p.m. Start your subscription today! Call 580-225-3000 or stop by 109 W. Broadway in Elk City