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Oilton Police host First-Ever Bike Rodeo

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Oilton Police host First-Ever Bike Rodeo

OILTON – The Oilton Police Department partnered with Creek County TSET Healthy Living to bring the first-ever bike rodeo to the community on June 21. “The event was considered a success, with 15 participants and plans for more next year,” Said Patrol Supervisor Cody Crank.Read Article

Standoff results in investigation

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Standoff results in investigation

OILTON — An attempted traffic stop in Oilton escalated in officers surrounding a residence near Fulton Street on June 22. The situation was brief according to Oilton Police Department Patrol Supervisor Cody Crank.Read Article

Ex Oilton cop faces felony charges

CREEK COUNTY — A former police officer is facing a series of serious criminal charges including rape and assault following investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Joseph Christopher Beers, who served as a police officer in Oilton and Inola, was arrested on May 16 of this year after two separate OSBI investigations revealed allegations of physical and sexual assault committed while on duty.Oilton · Oilton See the Story

Former Oilton and Inola police officer charged in 2024 assault, 2019 rape

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A former Oilton police sergeant is in jail and charged with crimes in two counties for separate incidentsone, a rape that allegedly occurred when he was an Inola officer.Joseph Beers is charged in Creek County with aggravated assault, trespassing and kidnapping. According to the affidavit, the then-Oilton police sergeant was acting out of his jurisdiction when he slammed Willard Walbridge, Jr., 76, to the ground, causing a heart incident that ho…Oilton · Oilton Read Article

Oilton Awaits Word on CDBG Grant Application

OILTON — The Oilton City Council voted to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) during the April meeting. Officials are now awaiting word on whether the application will be approved and how much the city may receive.Oilton · Oilton Read Article

Oilton Park closed temporarily following lightning strike

OILTON — Last week Oilton city officials announced the city owned park would be temporarily closed until further notice. According to City Clerk Shannon Wilson, this was due to one of the park trees being stuck by lightning following a recent storm.Oilton · Oilton Read Article

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