January 13, 2021 Issue, Page 3 of 10

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January 13, 2021 A > Stabbing and Davies were staying at her friend’s residence located on the During the interview, the al- forth with a glassy look to his leged victim stated that Davies eyes. 600 block of West 9th Street and usually carries a knife that is Continued from page1. she awoke to find Davies gone. red in color on the handle with ‘The detective also stated that the pupils of Davies's eyes were ERICK RAMBLINGS Medical Center for medical ‘TThe alleged victim said that a white logo that reads “Fire De- “very large.” By Gail Pritchard she went to the residence lo- partment.” treatment. The detective asked Davies cated on the 400 block of West ‘The detective wrote that this The ECPD officers went to 8th Street, which she identified is consistent with the knife that when the last time that he used Covid 19 is certainly taking a toll on our local communities, the residence located on the as Davies's residence, to get a the ECPD officer found at Da- and Davies reportedly told him, So many are in quarantine, activities are limited or cancelled 400 block of West 8th Street “along time ago.” altogether, and the loss of several loved ones, is growing daily. drink of water, as there was no vies's residence. Please be careful out there! and, upon arrival, reportedly running water in the residence ‘The detective also noted that Because the detective believed ‘The Jr. High Bi-County Tournament has been cancelled for observed what appeared to be where she was staying. he was informed that Davies is that Davies was still under the this week, as has the Lawton Coliseum Festival on Saturday, Upon her arrival, Davies alleg- auser of methamphetamine and fresh blood at or near a door to influence and that more time 1/16. Senior night will be this coming Friday, 1/15, from 6:15- the residence. edly assaulted her by punching he could have currently been un- was needed for detox, he decid- 6:30, following by the game with Hollis. Officers made contact with her and a verbal argument re- der the influence of the narcotic. ed to interview Davies at a later Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gaylene Davies, who was reportedly ac- portedly ensued. ‘The detective receiveda search Stagg Harrison. Services were pending at the time of this tively bleeding from a laceration time. ‘The alleged victim said she left warrant for both residences that Davies has since been trans- column’s deadline. to his right hand. Davies’ residence to go back to were connected to this matter. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Y.C. Fuchs, Davies was also transported the residence on the 600 block At the residence on the 400 ported to the Beckham County of Sweetwater. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Janu- Detention Center. He is current- ary 14th, 2021 at 2:30 P.M. at the Sayre Church of Christ, with to GPRMC for treatment of the of West 9th Street and Davies block of West 8th Street, the said injuries. followed her. detective found and seized dried ly being held on a $25,000 bond. burial following at Buffalo Cemetery. Sympathy and prayers are also extended to the family of Officers then secured the While traveling back to this lo- blood from various locations, as On January 5, he was ap- Mallory Henson. Services were held Tuesday, January 12th, at scene at both addresses while cation, Davies allegedly stabbed well as a red pocket knife with proved for a court-appointed at- the Sweetwater Public School Multipurpose Room. awaiting legal service. her multiple times. the words “Fire Fighter” on it. torney. He is due back in court Sympathy is extended to the family of Nelda Maggie Pen- While securing the scene at ‘The alleged victim made it ‘The knife reportedly had dried on January 11 at 9 am for an at- nington. Services were held Monday, January 11th, at the the 400 block of West 8th Street back to the 9th Street residence blood on the blade. torney conference. Reydon School Gymnasium. and removing other occupants where Davies allegedly contin- During the execution of the Belated anniversary wishes go out to Norman and Louise Davies has a prior felony con- Arrington who celebrated on 1/6, of last week. This week’s of the home, one of the officers ued his assault and stabbed her search warrant at the residence was alerted to the presence of a again in the left leg. located on the 600 block of West viction through the Beckham anniversary shout outs go to Dan & Toni Turner and also to knife on the living room floor. The detective wrote that 9th Street, the detective collect- County District Court for as- John & Ilene Floyd, both celebrating on 1/14; Leon & Sally ‘The officer told the detective he observed three puncture ed multiple paper napkins with sault and battery with a danger- Turner on 1/15; Ricky & Judy Greer on 1/17; and to Roy & Ruth Clymer on 1/19. that he saw the knife and de- wounds to the alleged victim's dried blood anda piece of a cel- ous weapon. Birthdays to celebrate for this issue (1/13-1/19) will scribed it as a red-handled pock- right arm that appeared to be lular phone with no identifying That charge was filed on be: 1/13-Melanie North, Josh Herzberg, Eliah Melton & et knife that appeared to have consistent with knife wounds. marks or numerals present. March 13, 2019. He pleaded Jerry Wilson; 1/14-Jerry Don Smith; 1/15-Glenda Gibson blood or something resembling These wounds had been sta- On December 28, the detec- guilty on June 4, 2019. & Marilyn Harris; 1/16-Ansley Perry, Jarren Kindsfather & blood upon it. pled shut. The probably cause tive spoke with Davies, who was According to the Oklahoma Toni Evans Langster; 1/17-Ron North, Maudean Rodgers & The knife was left in place affidavit does not denote if the being detained in reference to Department of Corrections web- Darla Lowrance; 1/18-Kimberley Carter, Kelly Rippetoe, Kayla while awaiting a search warrant. wounds were stapled while get- the investigation. Fry, Rhonda Davis Smith, Pat Martin-Wollitz, Brandon Abla, site, he has an active probation Steven Daniels, Beth Whitledge, Jenny Harkins, Charmaine ‘The alleged victim was treated ting medical treatment. ‘The detective noted that, in on that conviction that is to last Boyer, & Tori Benefiel; and on 1/19-Margaret McIntyre, Jodie and released at the hospital and A second detective photo- his opinion, Davies appeared to then was transported to the graphed the puncture wound to be under the influence of nar- six years, 11 months and 30 Tignor, Carla Dickey & Erica Salazar. the left leg. The second detec- cotics or “other stupefying sub- days. We send out our thoughts and prayers to the family of ECPD for a formal interview Jodie Allen. Services were pending at the time of this column. with the detective. tive said that she believed that stance.” Court records shows that he ‘The deadline for news is noon on Friday. You can call me The alleged victim report- wound to also be consistent The detective reported that has been a revocation notice on at 580-243-8923, or mail your news to me at P.O. Box 773, edly told the detective that she with a knife wound, Davies was pacing back and that charge. Erick, OK 73645. You can also email your items to me at [email protected]. Thanks to all of you who do contribute as I really appreciate it so very much! Temporary absentee ballot verification option expires A temporary absentee bal- December. two people. Election Board. A list of lot verification option which County Election Board “In other words, voters notaries can be found on the was put in place by state legis- Secretary Manning said will submit their absentee State Election Board website lators last year has expired. voters who request absentee ballots the same way they did ‘The temporary verification ballots in 2021 will receive prior to Senate Bill 210. As at https://oklahoma.gov/elec- MISDEMEANORS option was part of Senate Bill updated absentee ballot always, we recommend vot- tions/voter-info/absentee- State of Okla vs Seth L. Scott Harassing and threatening elec- 210, which was passed in the instructions with their ballot- ers allow themselves plenty voting/notary-services.html. tronic communication spring of 2020 in response to ing material and should read of time to receive, vote, and For more informa- State of Okla vs Latasha M Bartlett DUS. Petit larcenty. Posses- the pandemic. The bill gave them thoroughly before plac- return their ballots.” said tion, voters can contact the Oklahoma voters the option ing their ballot in the mail. Manning. Beckham Election Board at sion of CS and paraphernalia to include a copy of their valid ‘According to Manning, Voters can request absen- 580-928-3314 or beckham- State of Okla vs Clayton T Marshall Domestic assault and bat- ID in lieu of a notarized or “standard” absentee bal- tee ballots online using the tery [email protected]. The witnessed signature on their lot affidavits are required OK Voter Portal on the State to be notarized. “Physically Election Board website at Election Board is located at State of Okla vs Aimee R. Joshnston absentee ballot affidavit. Certain provisions of the bill incapacitated” absentee bal- https://oklahoma.gov/elec- 306 E Main St., Sayre, OK were valid for the 2020 elec- lot affidavits must have the tions/ovp.html or pick up an 73662. Office hours are Mon- FELONIES tion year only and expired in voter's signature witnessed by application from the County day- Friday 8-2. State of Okla vs Nikolas Elliott Concealing stolen property Voter registration deadline is January 15 State of Okla vs John $ Glossip Possession of stolen vehicle. Concealing stolen property Friday, January 15,2021 is ‘Those who aren't regis- ‘The County Election Board and who has not received a re- State of Oklavs Christina $ LeCrone the last day to apply for voter tered or need to change their responds in writing to every sponse within 30 days should State of Okla vs Roy L. Elrod Assault and battery registration in order to be registration may apply by person who submits an appli- contact the County Election eligible to vote in the February filling out and mailing an cation for voter registration. Board office. 9, 2021 Western Technology Oklahoma Voter Registration ‘The response is either a voter Oklahoma Voter Regis- Center, School Board Primary Application form in time for identification card listing the tration Application forms Election, Beckham County Election Board Secretary Sher- ron Manning said today. Manning said that persons it to be postmarked no later new voter's precinct number than midnight Friday, January and polling place location or a 15, 2021. Manning said applica letter that explains the reason or reasons the application for are available at the County Election Board office located at 306 E. Main St., Sayre, OK 73662, and at most post of- MARRIAGES 6. DIVORCES who are United States citizens, tions postmarked after that voter registration was not fices, tag agencies and public residents of Oklahoma, and at time will be accepted and approved. Manning said any libraries in the county. Ap- MARRIAGE LICENSES least 18 years old may apply to processed, but not until after person who has submitted a plications also are available at Koltin McMurtry, Willow - Skyler Lehrman, Granite become registered voters. February 9, 2021. voter registration application www.elections.ok.gov. Joel Ramirez, Elk City-Rebecca Luna, Elk City Kyle Kessel, Sayre - Noley Snyder, Sayre OETA offering virtual screening of new short documentary NONE DIVORCES ‘Back in Time: Osage Murders - The Reign of Terror’ Brandy McDonnell, The was offered to the Osage from As previously reported, the lawyer; and Tara Damron, Oklahoman various authorities as they book is being adapted into a program director for White were a part of the plot against movie that will directed by leg- Hair Museum, ‘The Oklahoma Educational the tribe. After years of sys- endary helmer Martin Scors- “We've really taken our Television Authority (OETA) temic murder that the Osage ese, will star Oscar winners time with this project,” says will offer a virtual screening called “The Reign of Terror,” Robert De Niro and Leonardo producer Boots Kennedye in a of the new short documentary the newly-formed FBI stepped DiCaprio and will be filmed in statement. “There are so many “Back in Time: Osage Murders in to investigate. Oklahoma (although produc- layers to this story filled with —The Reign of Terror” at 7 In this new half-hour tion has been delayed due to pain—we've done our best for all of yo the coronavirus pandemic). p.m. Tuesday. documentary from OETA, the “When I wrote the book, to capture the full picture of When the Osage nation team from the series “Back In part of it was to hopefully this travesty. I hope folks are was forced to move to Indian Time” presents the story of make sure that this history able to join us for the virtual Territory, their new reserva- the Osage in their own words. is part of our consciousness. screening; it'll be a great op- to Billy | tion was a sea of grass with “With the help of indepen- Because for so many people — portunity to learn even more rocky outcroppings. What dent producer Dan Bigbee, and I include myself— we had about these events.” alsot nobody knew was that just we were able to gain access essentially excised this very To learn more or register below the surface were the to interviews that are at least important history. So, being for the virtual screening, click ordab richest deposits of oil and gas 14 years old,” says producer back in Oklahoma and sharing here. sompassion shown t that history, continuing to do in the country. When it was Robert Burch in a statement. that, is really important me,” Features Writer Brandy discovered, suddenly every “Dan actually used to work at Grann told me in a 2020 inter- “BAM” McDonnell covers member of the tribe was a OETA, but has been working view that you can read here. Oklahoma's arts, entertain- multimillionaire. on this passion project for While Grann’s book fo- ment and cultural sectors for family It’s estimated that hun- over a decade. It’s been great cuses on a handful of murders ‘The Oklahoman and Okla- Donna dreds of Osage tribal members to partner with him on this and the investigation by the homan.com. Reach her at were murdered or died under documentary.” FBI,” Osage Murders — The [email protected], suspicious circumstances from Many may be familiar Reign of Terror” aims to tell www.facebook.com/brandy- 1910 to 1930 in an organized with the story of the Osage the larger story. 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