Kelsey Gibbs
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License plate scanning program identified thousands of drivers without insurance
OKLAHOMA CITY -- It’s been nearly two months since the state launched the Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Diversion Program. Prosecutor Amanda Arnall Couch with the district attorney council said there are cameras all across the state scanning the license plates of Oklahoma drivers. → Read More
Dating app leads to robbery
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Jason Harrison spent the holidays at the Oklahoma County jail. Police said the victim went to pick up a date at a house on the city's southwest side but instead Harrison and another man got into his car. → Read More
Dog reunited with family after escaping house fire
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A family loses everything to a fire over the weekend; several pets killed by the flames and one escaped, but hadn't been seen for several days. Then comes Christmas Eve, and a reunion that will have you believing in magic. → Read More
Crooks caught on video stealing surveillance cameras
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A construction site in south Oklahoma City, targeted by thieves. The suspects took off in a blue older model car with several surveillance cameras. However, what they didn't know, was more cameras were rolling catching them in the act. → Read More
Stolen car leads officers to find drugs stashed inside suspect
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A stolen car was found after a chase Thursday night. Police arrested Dallas Fields and Dawn Burdine. Police said the stolen car wasn't the only crime that was committed, officers also found a stash of drugs inside Burdine. → Read More
Oklahoma County deputies on the hunt for porch pirates
HARRAH, Okla. – The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is on patrol for porch pirates this holiday season. The sheriff's office is sending out deputies to make sure packages make it under the tree for Christmas Day. Deputy Christopher Wilson normally serves warrants, but he has other plans this week. He is just one of several deputies hitting the streets, looking for anything out of place. → Read More
Thief steals woman’s car in busy Oklahoma City shopping center parking lot
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A carjacking in broad daylight, it happened Wednesday morning on the city's southwest side. Police said a woman was walking to her car when the thief grabbed her keys and took off in her car. → Read More
Victims robbed at gunpoint in 2 Shawnee neighborhoods
SHAWNEE, Okla. - Shawnee police are investigating a pair of frightening driveway robberies. Police said two women were robbed as soon as they got home after dark last weekend. The suspect in both cases was armed with a gun when he demanded their purses. → Read More
Two arrested after motel owner allegedly shot burglar in the back
APACHE Okla. - Two people were arrested after a motel owner allegedly shot a man in the back for breaking into a car. Investigators say the owner, 50-year-old Donald Coyle, went out of his business to confront 23-year-old Amon Killsfirst early Saturday morning. → Read More
Couple caught in the act by local agents trying to sell stolen cattle
OKLAHOMA CITY - Investigators said a couple stole 17 head of cattle from a ranch in Kansas, taking them to the Stockyards in Oklahoma City. Chief Agent Jerry Flowers got a call earlier this week that a couple was trying to sell stolen cattle. → Read More
Oil company says metro spill was caused by act of vandalism
OKLAHOMA CITY --- Residents in a metro neighborhood are shocked after learning reports that a messy oil spill nearby was intentional. "It's terrible, I can smell the oil as they were doing the cleanup," said Irene Cochran, who lives nearby. → Read More
Oklahoma mother arrested for keeping liquids from thirsty son
CHICKASHA Okla. - An Oklahoma mother has been locked up for locking the fridge and keeping water and liquids from her 3-year-old. The district attorney's office said Deonna Clanton is now facing child abuse charges. Clanton is sitting in the Grady County Jail with a bail set at $150,000. → Read More
Metro students asked to bundle up in class after heating system broke
OKLAHOMA CITY - Cold classroom conditions is one issue at a metro public school. Parents are telling us their kids have no choice but to bundle up to stay warm. Rancho Village Elementary is currently without heat as crews work to repair the broken HVAC system. → Read More
Metro apartment fire sends firefighter to the hospital
OKLAHOMA CITY — Firefighters were called to a vacant apartment complex Friday morning. It was the second time in 12 hours that crews made the trip to the building on northwest 23rd and Portland however, this time, a mayday call - a firefighter was in trouble. “One of our firefighters actually fell through that hole to the smoky conditions below," said Battalion Chief Benny Fulkerson. → Read More
Oklahoma police officer accused of child sexual abuse in 3 states
NICOMA PARK, Okla. - A local police officer is accused of child sexual abuse in three states. Michael Lindsey is an officer at the Nicoma Park Police Department. He was hired in 2017 as a reserve officer and was promoted to work full time in November of 2018. → Read More
Building destroyed when garbage truck slams into El Reno bail bonds business
EL RENO, Okla. -- An Oklahoma business owner lost his shop after a trash truck slammed into a bail bonds building early Wednesday morning. After 6 a.m. on Wednesday, police were called to a crash at the Connie Holt Bail Bonds, located near Hwy 81 and Foreman. Witnesses said they saw a pickup truck run a stop sign and then crash into a garbage truck, which slammed into the building. → Read More
Train ride in ‘Christmas in the park’ derails, injuring passenger
ENID Okla. - 'Christmas in the Park' in Enid turned into derailment in the park when the Kiwanis Club train lost its caboose. It happened a little after 6 Saturday evening. Several people were packed at Meadowlake Park when the Kiwanis train went off the rails. → Read More
Convicted murderer escapes from Payne County jail
STILLWATER, Okla. - A manhunt is on for a convicted killer. The Payne County inmate escaped last night from the county jail. Patrick Walker is serving a life sentence for first degree murder. "I thought it was pretty crazy, I just found out about it," said Cameron Matthews. → Read More
Adult film star arrested for public intoxication
NORMAN Okla --- An adult film star busted after Bedlam, News 4 got a first look at why officers say they had no choice but to haul Jesse Jane off to jail. → Read More
Stolen cell phone could be key in solving auto theft case
YUKON, Okla. -- An Oklahoma man is desperate to find his missing puppy and stolen car, and hopes technology may lead police to the culprits responsible for the theft. Police say it all started when the victim stopped at Yukon liquor store on Halloween night. → Read More