October 28, 2020 Issue, Page 3 of 12

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October 28, 2020 ~3B Elk City man charged with domestic abuse and attempting to escape from arrest and pushed her down to the By Shonda Little ing” coming from inside the that her boyfriend, identified Gonzalez also claimed that he did not A.44-year-old Elk City has residence. The reporting party as Leroy Gonzalez, had hit running back toward me,” ground where he struck on her hurt the alleged victim. been released from the Beck- also advised that the suspect her. She reportedly advised the officer wrote. the left thigh several times. Gonzalez was later trans- ham County Detention Center was trying to go out the back that Gonzalez was in the At this point, both the ‘The officer observed a large ported to the Beckham County after being charged with do- door of the residence. kitchen, which was located in officer and Gonzalez were red mark upon her thigh with Detention Center and has mestic abuse and attempting Upon arrival, ECPD of- the back of the residence. in the backyard. The officer what the officer stated ap- since been released on bond. to escape detention after the ficers went to the backyard ‘The officer then walked alleged that Gonzalez then peared to be scratch marks. He was ordered to have no Elk City Police Department to look for the suspect. The down a hallway toward that began running back toward ‘The officer photographed contact with the alleged victim receiveda call from a potential backyard had a large privacy end of the house while report- the officer. “I pointed my taser the woman’s injuries and as a condition of his release. witness reporting an alleged fence surrounding it. edly again announcing that he at him and told him to get on included those documents in He was ordered to have assault. ‘The reporting ECPD officer was with the Elk City Police. the ground,” the officer stated. the file. appointed legal counsel and is ‘The officer also filled out a due back in court on Novem- At approximately 3:12 went to the front door and ‘As the officer approached Gonzalez complied with this lethality assessment with the ber 2. pm on October 13, the ECPD could reportedly hear sob- the kitchen door, he an- command, laying upon the alleged victim and offered to Gonzalez has prior dispatched an officer to the bing through the door. He nounced that he was with the ground. He was placed in help her contact the hotline. Beckham County convictions 900 block of West Second announced himself as Elk Elk City Police again. handcuffs, ‘The alleged victim advised that that resulted in incarceration Street in Elk City. The call for City Police and entered the ‘The officer then entered Asecond officer transport- she would call the hotline at within the Oklahoma Depart- service was in reference toa residence. the kitchen and reportedly ed Gonzalez back to the Elk a later time. However, she did ment of Corrections. Among report of a possible domestic In the living room, the observed Gonzalez standing City Police Department to be fill out a voluntary statement, the felony convictions are assault that was said to be in officer observed the alleged in the room. “We made eye booked in while the reporting which was also included in domestic abuse from 2004, progress. victim reportedly crying on contact and he ran out the officer continued his investi- the arrest documents. distribution of controlled ‘The ECPD dispatcher the floor. “I observed a red back door. Due to the clutter gation. The officer then spoke During the book in process, dangerous substance in 2008, advised that the reporting mark on her chest,” the officer in the kitchen, I slowly made with the alleged victim. She Gonzalez reportedly told the aiding and abetting a minor in party stated that they could wrote. The alleged victim my way to the back door and reportedly stated that Gon- second that he did not know a drug crime from 2002 and hear “screaming and cry- wiped off her face and advised in to the back yard. I observed zalez had hit her on her chest the ECPD was chasing him and three DUI's. Energy industry partners with education sector success by connecting indus- tries and education to build talent pipeline to meet the demands in our state for qual- a workforce for today anda ified energy careers.” OKLAHOMA CITY - The of occupations, from careers energy sector. in energy ~ we'd love to have talent pipeline for tomorrow,” “This partnership is a Oklahoma Energy Workforce in power generation to renew- “Providing opportunities bright and creative minds join said Don Morris, executive great opportunity to show- Consortium is launching a able energies to new technolo- for students to learn about the our team.” director of the Oklahoma case what a career in energy new energy career cluster to gies in oil and gas and more.” important industries in their ‘The OEWC cites the im- Office of Workforce Develop- really looks like and show the promote the benefits of pursu- In anticipation of the new own communities through pending workforce shortage as ment. “Key partnerships such positive benefits of working ing careers in energy. Energy career cluster’s introduction, partnerships like this one is a major driver for its forma- as this make a true difference in one of the largest indus- is the highest-paying industry Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a state a long-valued pillar at Ca- tion. Most schools have or are for job seekers, businesses tries in Oklahoma,” said in the state, averaging more proclamation recognizing Oct. reerTech,” said Marcie Mack, implementing STEM pro- and all of Oklahoma. This Brook A. Simmons, president than $100,000 annually. 19-23, 2020, as Oklahoma state director of CareerTech. grams and curriculum, which type of teamwork and cama- of the Petroleum Alliance of Leaders within the energy Careers in Energy Week. “The Energy Career Cluster is is an important component raderie are what make Okla- Oklahoma. “We are able to industry initiated the OEWC e energy sector is a the most recent example of of energy jobs. STEM-related hhoma the place people want carry out our association's to address a looming short- key element of Oklahoma's CareerTech’s ability to partner skills are also very transfer- to live and work.” mission to build a better age of skilled workers that is economic growth, and it is with employers and all levels able across many jobs and “Pm proud to partner with Oklahoma through capital expected nationwide by 2025. more diverse and modern of education within Oklahoma many other industries, provid- Oklahoma CareerTech, the investments and investin; With the help of educational than many realize,” Stitt said. and equip students with tools ing students with many more Oklahoma State Regents for in the future of the oil an leaders, the group aims to “The next generation of bright and skills they need to thrive options when it comes time Higher Education and the natural gas industry through engage the next generation minds and aspiring leaders within our state’s diverse to choose a career or pursue a Oklahoma Energy Workforce students.” by adding a new career cluster will continue this work. These workforce.” college degree in a high-wage, Consortium to support a new “We are challenged with to the Oklahoma Department students represent the future ‘The Energy Career Cluster highlemand‘STEM EM e career cluster for energy,” meeting our energy needs of Career and Technology reliably, affordably and in of our state, and the unity will be one of 17 career clus- “Increasing awareness said State Superintendent environmentally responsible Education’s instructional within this career cluster, ters in Oklahoma, and will be of. educitioualpathways for of Public Instruction Jo) ways,” said Chris Meyers, framework, encompassing some of our added to the list of industry- Oklahoma's critical occupa- Hofmeister. “Oklahoma's general manager and CEO of “Energy plays a vital role in largest industries, induding specific sectors that constitute tions is a key element of future depends on students the Oklahoma Association of the lives of Oklahomans, and utilities, renewable energy CareerTech’s instructional the state system of higher who are prepared today for Electric Cooperatives. “There's ‘we want to provide a focused, and oil and gas, shows the framework. education's ongoing efforts to a highly specialized work- never been a more excit- comprehensive and engaging ever-increasing diversity and “So many rewarding ca- advance educational attain- force of tomorrow. This career ing time to be a part of this framework for students to complexity of Oklahoma’s reers exist within the energy ment in our state,” said Chan- cluster will help develop a industry.” learn more about the high- energy secto1 sector,” said PSO President cellor Glen D. Johnson of the wage and rewarding careers In addition to industry and Chief Operating Of- Oklahoma State Regents for available in the energy in- leaders, the consortium ficer Peggy Simmons. “We Higher Education. “Our state dustry,” said Sean Trauschke, includes representatives rely on highly skilled workers system colleges and universi- chairman, president and from CareerTech, common to serve our customers and ties offer numerous degree chief executive officer of OGEeducation, higher education drive innovation to shape the options to prepare graduates Energy Corp. “We are proud to and government focused on future. Students interested in for employment in the energy join with partners throughout creating a pipeline of talented, earning competitive wages in sector.” Oklahoma’s energy sector to diverse individuals to meet a field with unlimited poten- “The Workforce Devel- MARRIAGE LICENSES demonstrate the wide variety future needs within the state's tial should consider a career ‘opment mission is to drive David Tucker, Lawton - Cherry Carter, Yukon Robert King Jr, Sayre - Veronica Price, Elk City Red Ribbon Week is here DIVORCES Mathhew Bilings vs Kendra Bilings Kenneth Williams vs Lori Williams Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, their lives in the fight against Barbie Horstkoetter vs Mitchel Horstkoetter who in 1985 was brutally tor- drugs. This year’s theme is, Billy Ford vs Melissa Ford tured and murdered by drug “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Lester Havis vs Chiquita Havis traffickers he was investigat- Free.” Luicinda White vs Dane White ing in Mexico. 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