Felonies
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November 14, 2025
Felonies

CF-2025-00197 11/06/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. McFarland, Thomas Grant Attempted Escape From Arrest or Detention CF-2025-00198 11/06/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Piper, William Domestic Abuse A&B by Strangulation CF-2025-00199 11/10/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Hargrove, Timmy Kent Possession of Firearm After Former Conviction —

State of Oklahoma vs. Pettigrew, Bernice R. Driving While License Is Canceled/Suspended/Revoked CM-2025-00445 11/06/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Wiggins, Acheka Poss. of CDS CM-2025-00444 11/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Roesner, Isaiah M. Poss. of CDS CM-2025-00446 11/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Henry, Taylor Menen Obstructing an Officer CM-2025-00447 11/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Dean, James Leon, Jr. Obstructing an Officer CM-2025-00448 11/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Mckinzie, Noah Aaron DUI Alcohol CM-2025-00449 11/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Holland, David Eugene Driving While License Is Canceled/Suspended/Revoked CM-2025-00450 11/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. Tripp, Waylon Larceny of Merchandise From a Retailer CM-2025-00451 11/07/2025 State of Oklahoma vs. West, Amya Public Intoxication —

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