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September 8, 2021 News/Obits Texting dash cam, so it recorded us he was a man because of his Newcomb said. learn from his mistakes. He is flipping three and three-quar- voice. The sheriff was actually The following week is still Round ters times before going off of just a mile away, so he got on 1-40. I remember reaching over the scene almost immediately. fuzey for Newcomb. Like his girlfriend was transported to attending Southwestern Okla- homa State University as a Continued from page 1. to feel for Mikah and couldn’t Thave known him through my OU Medical Center to treat her Town find her. I immediately realized dad. I don’t remember seeing broken neck, Newcomb was technology engineering major. when the truck finally rested that she had been ejected. I had his face at all but I recognized sent for internal bleeding. His He hopes to maybe utilize his September 9 from the rolls. There had been to pull myself from the truck to his voice. He asked me if I truck was totaled. a semi on the westbound lane look for her. I remember a man was alone and I said that my Though the young couple are education to help create tech- West Central OK Ken- that was about 100 or so yards coming up. I don’t remember girlfriend was out here some- expected to make a full recov- nological advancements that nel Club All Breed Dog away when we started going anything about his face and where. He called my parents, ery, Newcomb still gives grati- through the lanes. He had a remember that I only knew and they got there quickly,” tude for the opportunity to increase driver safety. Show Dispute that she had returned to the At this time, Contreras alleg- 911. in the event that the barrel September 10 motel room, where she was edly displayed the shotgun. ‘The second man said that he length is less than 18 inches. West Central OK Ken- reportedly staying with Con- ‘The second man told officers and the female subject at been Contreras was later transport- treras. that he had gone to the motel at the bar. nel Club All Breed Dog tinued from page 1. ‘The motel is listed as Contre- room to confront Contreras Upon arrival at the ECPD, the ed to the Beckham County De- Show ras's place of residence. about allegedly committing as- officer measured the shotgun. tention Center. rights. sault and battery against the ‘The barrel was reportedly 10 He remains there in custody The woman said that the sec- After saying that she under- female subject. ond man, whose identity is be- 15/15 inches, making the ona $10,000 bond. September 11 stood, the woman agreed to This man also claimed that overall length to be 25 3/4 ing withheld, had also traveled Contreras was arraigned on speak with the officer, accord- to the motel room. Contreras displayed the weap- inches long. West Central OK Ken- ing to the probable cause affi- Contreras reportedly told the on while saying he “don't want According to Oklahoma law, a ‘Aug. 31 and is due back in nel Club All Breed Dog davit. man to leave, but the man re- anybody to get hurt.” shotgun must have an overall Beckham County District Show The woman reportedly said fused. At this point, Contreras called length of 26 inches or more Court on Sept. 13. Beckham County Free Fair, Beckham County SWOSU Esports Sets More Tryouts and Announces SMASH Bros. Team Fair Barn September 12 West Central OK Ken- nel Club All Breed Dog Show September 18 48th Annual Fall Fes- tival, Convention Center September 19 48th Annual Fall Fes- tival, Convention Center September 21 Western Oklahoma Edu- cation Expo College Fair, First Baptist Church Activ- ity Center September 24 Pumpkin Patch - Hay- stack Adventures open thru October 17th on weekends 1 1/2 miles East of Hwy SWOSU Esports will be con- ‘The tryouts will be held from tryouts for the Super SMASH with their Gamertag: Not_Epic ducting tryouts for Rocket 10 am. until 6 p.m. Coach Bros. Ultimate team went very Ethan Abrahamson, Yukon, Caleb Patton, Perryton (TX), 9/152 Intersection League on Saturday, Septem- Hayden Harrington said stu- well and 28 players competed. Ballter Flamescion ber 11, at the university's new dents are encouraged to show- SWOSU's official lineup this Ethan Henderson, Fay, Edawg Drake Pena, Elk City, Big Dra- esports arena in the Wellness case their skills and tryout for year for the Super SMASH Braden Logan, Woodward, ko September 24 Center on the Weatherford the team. Bros. Ultimate team include Fire_Guardian Ralph Sartin, Stillwater, Affer- campus. Harrington said the recent the following students, along Tanner McMullin, Clinton, got “Clue” Red Carpet Com- munity Theatre September 25 Gov. Kevin Stitt appoints Highway Patrol captain as “Clue” Red Carpet Com- munity Theatre new public safety commissioner Carmen Forman, The Oklaho- public safety commissioner He called the appointment the has ever seen." way Patrol and handles the September 26 man Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday greatest professional honor of In recent years, Tipton has issuance, revocation and rein- appointed a top Oklahoma his life. coordinated the state's public statement of driver's licenses. “Clue” Red Carpet Com- Gov. Kevin Stitt appoints Highway Patrol official to serve "My primary areas of focus will safety response to numerous as the state's next commission- be trooper safety and wellbe- crowd control and civil distur- ‘The agency has been in charge munity Theatre Highway Patrol captain as new er of public safety. ing, and customer service," he bance events. He also was se- of the state's REAL ID rollout. Highway Patrol Capt. Tim Tip- said in a news release. “I value lected by the U.S. Department Tipton's appointment is con- “ElkCituNews ton will start in his new role the high standards, traditions, of Homeland Security to help tingent upon confirmation by Sept. 10, following the retire- and history of the Oklahoma instruct law enforcement offi- the state Senate. ment of Commissioner John Scully. Highway Patrol, and it is a cers across the country. privilege to see the men and Heis a graduate of the FBI-Law Stitt also announced Thursday the departure of his general (USPS # 173-020) Tipton, who has worked for the women of the OHP uphold Enforcement Executive Devel- counsel. Attorney Jason Reese 580-225-3000 Department of Public Safety these high standards of service opment Association's Com- for 33 years, started with the to their fellow Oklahomans mand Leadership Institute. said he plans to return to pri- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. 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