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The Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s Office had a wonderful time participating in the 2026 Wagoner Roarrific Trunk or Treat event! It was a great opportunity to connect with our community, enjoy the Halloween spirit, and make lasting memories with local families.<\/div>

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Events like Roarrific Trunk or Treat are a reminder of what makes Wagoner County such a special place to live. The support and involvement of our local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members make opportunities like this possible.<\/div>

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The Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s Office is proud to be part of a community that comes together to create safe, family-friendly experiences for our children. We enjoyed seeing everyone\u2019s costumes, sharing smiles, and celebrating alongside so many wonderful members of our community.<\/div>

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This event would not be possible without the support of our participating businesses and organizations. Thank you for helping make Roarrific Trunk or Treat 2026 a success! From all of us at the Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s Office, thank you for allowing us to be part of such a fantastic community event. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!<\/div>

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We hope to see you at Coweta\u2019s Trunk or Treat on 10-24-2026 from 4 \u2013 6 p.m. Bring the family and kids down to the Coweta Broadway District Trunk-or-Treat event hosted by the Downtown Activities Committee. It will be held along the downtown sidewalk between Chestnut and Cypress Streets on the west side of Broadway. If more space is needed, they will proceed south toward Pecan Street.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>","ID":613},{"postDate":"2026-10-23","category":"","postTitle":"Sheriff\u2019s Office recognizes investigators for work on Talina Galloway case featured on NBC\u2019s Dateline","postImg":"Universal_Press_Release_Media_Post_2023.jpg","postSumm":"","postContent":"

The Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s Office would like to once again\r\nrecognize Lt. Danny Elliott and Investigator Joel Weber for their outstanding\r\ninvestigative work in the Talina Galloway case, featured on NBC\u2019s Dateline<\/i>\r\nepisode, \u201cHeartless.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Through years of dedicated work, persistence, and attention\r\nto detail, these investigators helped advance this complex case toward a\r\nsignificant legal resolution. In September 2026, Kore Bommeli entered a\r\nno-contest plea to first-degree manslaughter and other charges related to the\r\ncase and was sentenced to 35 years in prison.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Their professionalism, determination, and commitment to\r\nseeking justice reflect the dedication of the men and women who serve Wagoner\r\nCounty. Their work also underscores the importance of thorough investigations\r\nand the lasting impact they can have on victims, their families, and the\r\npursuit of justice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott stated, \u201cWe are proud\r\nof Lt. Elliott and Investigator Weber for their dedication and perseverance\r\nthroughout this complex investigation. Their work reflects the professionalism\r\nand commitment to justice that we strive for every day at the Wagoner County\r\nSheriff\u2019s Office.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s Office recognizes the efforts\r\nof these investigators and remains committed to serving our community and\r\npursuing justice for victims and their families.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n\r\nWatch the NBC Dateline<\/i> episode,\r\n\u201cHeartless\u201d: https:\/\/www.nbc.com\/dateline\/video\/heartless\/9000488867   <\/span><\/a><\/span>","ID":611},{"postDate":"2026-10-23","category":"","postTitle":"Investigators arrest Collinsville man accused of Soliciting 14-Year-Old Decoy","postImg":"Austin_Alexander_Booking.JPG","postSumm":"","postContent":"

On 09-19-2026 Wagoner County investigators conducted an operation in\r\npartnership with SOSA - Safe from Online Sex Abuse, a nonprofit organization\r\nthat works alongside law enforcement to identify and investigate individuals\r\nsuspected of online child sexual abuse and exploitation.  <\/span>Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s Office Investigators\r\nwere notified that a male subject was contacting a decoy that was posing as a\r\n14-year-old female solicited a minor for sex.  The suspect asked the decoy\r\nto meet up and they agreed that they could meet.  <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The suspect then traveled to Wagoner County from the\r\nCollinsville area and agreed to meet the decoy at a convenience store. \r\nUpon the suspect arriving at the store, he was taken into custody without\r\nincident.  <\/span>After taking the suspect into\r\ncustody, he admitted to Investigators that he knew the decoys age.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The suspect was identified as Austin R Alexander of\r\nCollinsville, OK.  <\/span>Austin Alexander was\r\ntransported to the Wagoner County Detention Center and booked into same.  <\/span>He was charged with Facilitate Sexual Conduct\r\nwith Minor and Lewd or Indecent Proposals \/ Acts to Child.  <\/span>He was transferred to the Creek Nation Light\r\nHorse Police due to Alexander being a confirmed tribal member.
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Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott stated, \u201cLet me be\r\nclear, our investigators will do everything within their authority to protect\r\nchildren from predators. When someone knowingly targets a child for sexual\r\npurposes, we will work quickly to identify them, intercept them, and hold them\r\naccountable. There is no safe place in Wagoner County for those who seek to\r\nexploit children.\u201d<\/p>","ID":610},{"postDate":"2026-10-22","category":"","postTitle":"Sheriff\u2019s Office leadership attends 2026 OSA Annual Training Conference","postImg":"20261009_185739_Copy.jpg","postSumm":"","postContent":"

Sheriff Chris Elliott, Deputy Chief A. Hull, Lieutenant J.\r\nHalfacre, and Jail Administrator R. Russell recently attended the 2026 Oklahoma\r\nSheriffs\u2019 Association Annual Training Conference, joining sheriffs and\r\nlaw-enforcement professionals from across Oklahoma for opportunities in\r\ncontinuing education, professional development, information sharing, and\r\nhands-on exposure to new technology, equipment, and resources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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During the conference, Wagoner County Investigator Joel\r\nWeber was honored with a 2026 Oklahoma Sheriffs\u2019 Association Meritorious\r\nService Award in recognition of his work in the Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s Office\r\nDigital Forensics Lab. This award recognizes Investigator Weber\u2019s contributions\r\nand dedication to the important work being performed within the Wagoner County\r\nSheriff\u2019s Office and for surrounding agencies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Training of this kind allows law-enforcement leaders to stay\r\ncurrent on changing challenges, learn from the experiences of agencies across\r\nOklahoma, and identify proven practices that can strengthen operations and\r\nimprove public safety.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Just as importantly, the conference provides an opportunity\r\nto build relationships with other sheriffs and law-enforcement professionals\r\nacross the state. These professional connections encourage cooperation,\r\ninformation sharing, and stronger partnerships when agencies face challenges\r\nthat cross jurisdictional lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Sheriff Elliott is committed to bringing the knowledge and\r\nexperience gained at conferences like this back to the Wagoner County Sheriff\u2019s\r\nOffice so our deputies and staff can continue to provide professional,\r\neffective, and dependable service to the citizens we are sworn to protect.<\/p>","ID":609},{"postDate":"2026-10-22","category":"","postTitle":"Two arrested following Drug Court warrant service in Broken Arrow","postImg":"Universal_Press_Release_Media_Post_2023.jpg","postSumm":"","postContent":"