Oklahoma County jail inmate dies

Could radar stop inmate deaths in the OK County jail? A pro with Oklahoma roots says yes
Think Fitbits, for tracking fitness, but on jail cell walls and windows, not detainees' wrists. A firm says they can save lives in the OK County jail.
Oklahoma County jail plagued by rodents, missed checks, and inmates sleeping on floors
A 72-page inspection report of the Oklahoma County Detention Center shows deficiencies like missed sight checks, missed prescription distribution, and a rodent
Oklahoma County jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode
Authorities say an Oklahoma County Detention Center inmate died after suffering a medical episode on Wednesday. Shortly before 6 a.m., a detention officer found a resident who needed medical attention during a site check,
Man dies after less than a day in Oklahoma County jail
The Oklahoma County jail had its first inmate death of 2025 on Wednesday. Vincent George Burke, 42, of Oklahoma City, died after being transported to a hospital by ambulance, the jail said in a news release.
Oklahoma County Jail Update: Oklahoma AG Says County Can Build Jail Without City Approval
Oklahoma County can proceed with the construction of a new jail on county-owned land within Oklahoma City, despite the city's zoning objections, following an opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General.
Oklahoma County Detention Center inmate dies after suffering medical episode
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A box truck driver from a fatal 13-vehicle pileup crash along Route 30 in York County last year was charged with murder Monday, court documents show. Stephen Kravitz Jr., 53, of Emmaus, faces third-degree murder, homicide by vehicle, and homicide by vehicle DUI along with other charges after police say […]
Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Oklahoma County jail
An inmate at Oklahoma County Dention CenterAccording to the Oklahoma Detention Center, an inmate was found in need of medical attention early Wednesday mornin
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Oklahoma County commissioners vote to drop lawsuit against OKC over jail site
Oklahoma County commissioners unanimously agreed to drop the suit following the ruling, and they plan to proceed with jail ...
Brigitte Biffle carries on mentor's work as Oklahoma County's chief public defender
Brigitte Biffle, Oklahoma County's chief public defender, carries on work of Bob Ravitz, the longtime chief who died after ...
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Oklahoma County Deputies Praised for Timely Use of Narcan in Saving Overdose Victim's Life
Oklahoma deputies saved a woman's life from an overdose using Narcan, highlighting their crucial role in emergency medical ...
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The Hot Seat: Oklahoma AG's Intervention Clears Path For New County Jail And Mental Health Facility
A recent opinion from the Oklahoma Attorney General has broken an impasse between Oklahoma County and Oklahoma City over the ...
Check out the Oklahoma road conditions map as snow continues Friday morning
Roads remain slick or covered in snow after a winter storm hit Oklahoma on Thursday and snowfall continues Friday morning.
Oklahoma County’s jail blunder will prove costly and should serve as a warning for the whole state
There’s an ongoing melodrama over a jail in Oklahoma County that showcases government ineptitude at its finest. It involves ...
First applicant for Oklahoma Survivors’ Act relief still waiting for hearing
Oklahoma domestic violence survivor and inmate April Wilkens is still waiting for a Tulsa County judge’s decision after asking the court to set her free more than two decades after killing ...
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New Oklahoma County Jail Health Inspection Reveals Repeat Safety Concerns
An Oklahoma State Department of Health report highlights severe safety, living conditions, and record-keeping issues at the ...