Creek County deputy dies after arrest operation

Creek County Deputy dies after pursuit of suspect

A Creek County Deputy, Adam James Heitmann, died in the line of duty, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Heitmann was 38 years old. A multi agency team consisting of the Creek County Sheriff ’s Task Force, Creek County Deputies, the US Marshals and Lighthorse Police, apprehended a wanted felon, Justin Michael Hughes, who was sought on felony warrants and who had assaulted a Depew police officer while escaping from custody.

Creek County deputy dies after arrest operation

SAPULPA — Creek County sheriff’s Deputy Adam James Heitman died Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency shortly after helping apprehend a wanted suspect. Heitman, 38, was participating in a coordinated operation July 15 involving the Creek County Sheriff’s Office Task Force, sheriff’s deputies, the U.S.