Beggs PD, OHP make arrests
Charges were filed against two county residents this week in Okmulgee County District Court. The unrelated charges were brought about after they were found with large amounts of illegal drugs.
The first case (CF2023-163) was filed Oct. 12 against Kametria LeShay Barber, 37, who was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
According to the court documents, on Oct. 2, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was at the intersection of 1st and Hillman Streets around 8:19 p.m. when he observed a white SUV stopped for over a minute at the stop sign.
After the vehicle turned south on Hillman, the trooper made contact with Barber.
The court document stated the odor of marijuana was detected by the trooper, and combined with the actions of the driver, Barber was placed in his vehicle.
A search of the vehicle revealed numerous pills with a ‘M-30’ marking, along with a large baggie containing a crystal-like substance. A loaded handgun was also recovered.
Barber was placed under arrest and booked into the Okmulgee County Jail.
She has been charged with:
• Trafficking in Illegal Drugs (Meth), possessing in excess of 20 grams
• Trafficking in Illegal Drugs (Fentanyl), possessing in excess of one gram
• Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony
• Improper Stopping and Driving Left of Center.
Bond was set at $175,175 on the charges, and an initial appearance was made Oct. 12.
Barber’s next court appearance was set for Nov. 16 in Okmulgee County district court.
In the second case, Beggs Police Chief Brian Radford arrested Robert B. Hubbell, age 60, on Oct. 5.
According to the court document, Chief Radford had stopped at a convenience store and made contact with Hubbell. The chief was familiar with the subject due to him being on the warrant list.
The chief was told that the warrants had been taken care of, but a check showed two active warrants.
Hubble was arrested, and according to the records, during a search, the chief recovered approximately 27 grams of methamphetamine in a clear bag bag, along with 40 grams of marijuana, two additional bags with 32.4 grams and 30 grams of marijuana; along with paraphernalia.
Hubbell was taken into custody and transported to the Okmulgee Jail. He has been charged with Trafficking in Illegal Drugs (Meth), Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Misdemeanor) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor). Bond is set at $26,000.
His next court appearance is Nov. 16.
