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August 29, 2025
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CF-2025-00140 08/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Copeland, Misty Carol Ann Trafficking in Illegal Drugs CF-2025-00141 08/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Merritt, John Wayne, Jr. Poss. of CDS CF-2025-00142 08/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Orr, Donovan Burglary, 1st Degree CF-2025-00143 08/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Adams, Malik Possession of Firearm After Former Conviction CF-2025-00144 08/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Grigsby, Dakota W. DUI Alcohol CF-2025-00145 08/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Newton, Michael Devon Possession of Firearm After Former Conviction CF-2025-00147b 08/21/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Britt, Rodgrick Emanuel Possession of Firearm After Former Conviction CF-2025-00148 08/25/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Cooke, Jeniffer Nicholle Miichi Possession of Stolen Vehicle CF-2025-00149 08/26/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Franks, Roscoe Dean DUI Alcohol ---

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