Corey Jones
Tulsa Worlds
Tulsa, OK, United States
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USGS: Oklahoma has "unheard of" seismicity that might produce 6.0 quake, but Cushing efforts indicate problem is manageable
Some efforts to mitigate quakes that rattled Cushing a year ago — through more stringent wastewater disposal regulations — have yielded positive empirical results. → Read More
Cost of Stanley Glanz's fight against grand jury petition climbs to nearly $34K, with more to come
With the latest invoice numbers calculated in, Tulsa County so far has spent $177,400 connected to former Reserve Deputy Robert Bates fatally shooting Eric Harris. → Read More
Two dead in related shootings in Osage County, one fatally shot by officer
A man reportedly killed a woman before being fatally shot by a police officer following a vehicle pursuit Thursday. → Read More
We the People Oklahoma submits five-point plan to Tulsa County Sheriff's Office in positive meeting
We the People Oklahoma's Marq Lewis finally got his meeting with a sheriff — just not the one he first intended. → Read More
Former sheriff acknowledged Robert Bates carried unapproved firearm, wasn't qualified with it
The Tulsa World used an open records request to obtain correspondence between the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in the wake of Eric Harris' fatal shooting by the former reserve deputy. → Read More
Fallout from Eric Harris killing includes tab in excess of $140K in public expenses so far
The actual costs incurred thus far include legal fees for Bates' representation during the criminal and administrative investigations, Sheriff Stanley Glanz's legal fight to block a grand jury inquiry, the cost of conducting the grand jury's probe and the contract for an outside agency to perform a comprehensive review of the Sheriff's Office. → Read More
$23K spent on legal costs in Sheriff Stanley Glanz's failed efforts to block grand jury petition
The total cost will rise after more billings for hearings and other wranglings are available that aren't accounted for in documents submitted so far. → Read More
Undersheriff Rick Weigel latest to appear at grand jury proceedings
Tuesday is the 16th day the grand jury has convened to at the Tulsa County Courthouse during its investigation. → Read More
Judge closes hearing that includes former Reserve Deputy Robert Bates' attorneys
Presiding Judge Rebecca Nightingale issued a ruling that sealed documents and closed a hearing Monday morning. Her courtroom was locked, and the windows were covered by paper. → Read More
Investigators on scene in north Tulsa where body was found
Homicide investigators are on the scene 5600 block of East 36th St North, though officials haven't spoken yet on whether it's being considered a homicide. → Read More
Critical figure in Robert Bates investigation appears before grand jury
Warren Crittenden, a murder defendant turned material witness in the case, appeared Tuesday morning outside the room where grand jurors investigating the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office meet. → Read More
Sapulpa police chief sends scathing letter to Sheriff Stanley Glanz
The Tulsa County sheriff had sent a condolence letter to Sapulpa police in which he identified the suspect in an officer's slaying as the officer. → Read More
Oklahoma rattles to new earthquake record with four-plus months left in 2015
Early Sunday, the state surpassed 2014's record of 584 earthquakes of 3.0 magnitude or greater. → Read More
Sheriff Stanley Glanz incurs more than $12,000 in legal fees in fight against petition for grand jury probe
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released an invoice through June 30 that lists $12,839 in expenses for 53 hours of work. The legal battle spilled over into July, meaning more expenses were incurred that haven’t been released yet. → Read More
Grand jury update: Former undersheriff who ordered 2009 probe into Robert Bates seen on day 5
Former Undersheriff Brian Edwards was seated outside the grand jury room at 8:30 a.m. as panelists began to filter in. The probe he had ordered in 2009 ultimately alleged falsified documents, intimidation of subordinates and special treatment all favoring former Reserve Deputy Robert Bates. → Read More
Grand jurors to tour Tulsa Jail on Tuesday, could begin interviewing witnesses Wednesday
State law stipulates the grand jury must tour the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center as part of its work. Simonson said grand jurors will see the jail Tuesday, a visit that is expected to take several hours. → Read More
Puzzling area between Edmond, Guthrie illustrates one of many challenges facing earthquake experts
A perplexing swath of land between Edmond and Guthrie illustrates one of many challenges scientists and industry experts face in better understanding connections between wastewater disposal and Oklahoma’s surge in seismicity. → Read More
UPDATED: Two brothers arrested in fatal stabbings of parents, three siblings in Broken Arrow home
A 13-year-old sister critically injured in the attack was stable in serious condition after undergoing surgery, police said. A 2-year-old sister was found unharmed. → Read More
Grand jury sworn in for extensive investigation of Tulsa County Sheriff's Office
A petition calling for the grand jury was circulated after a 2009 Sheriff's Office internal investigation report surfaced that contained allegations of falsified records, intimidation of subordinates and special treatment favoring then-Reserve Deputy Robert Bates. → Read More
Grand jury selection in Sheriff's Office inquiry begins; heavy-lifting to come Tuesday
Six prospective jurors were excused by the judge Monday morning during early stages of the impaneling of a grand jury to probe the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office. → Read More