The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office reported 1,132 total offenses in 2025, reflecting a modest decline from 2024 while continuing to demonstrate the broad and growing scope of services handled by deputies, dispatchers and courthouse security personnel across the county.

Sheriff Eddy Rice is in his 21st year of leading the department. Smokey Patchin serves as undersheriff.

According to the agency’s Offense by IBR Summary Report, overall reported offenses have remained relatively consistent over the past three years, with totals of 1,066 cases in 2023, 1,172 in 2024 and 1,132 in 2025. While the overall volume dipped slightly from last year, several categories showed notable increases, particularly warrants served, animal-related incidents and suicide-related calls, underscoring evolving public safety challenges in the county.

— Property crimes continue to lead

Property-related crimes continued to account for a significant portion of reported offenses in 2025. Deputies recorded 67 larceny/theft cases, 62 burglaries or breaking and entering incidents, 39 vandalism or property damage reports and 34 motor vehicle thefts. Trespassing complaints remained notable as well, with 26 reported cases, though this figure marked a decline from previous years.

Despite the prevalence of property crime, violent crime remained comparatively low. The Sheriff ’s Office reported zero homicides in 2025, compared to one homicide each in 2023 and 2024. Aggravated assault cases declined to 16 incidents, down from 21 the previous year, while simple assault reports remained steady at 69 cases.

— Warrants, traffic enforcement drive caseload One of the largest drivers of overall activity continues to be warrant service, with deputies executing 230 local warrants in 2025, an increase from both 2024 and 2023. Additional warrants were served on behalf of other agencies (31) and categorized as other warrants (14), highlighting the Sheriff ’s Office’s ongoing role in regional law enforcement cooperation.

Traffic-related incidents also remained a major component of sheriff ’s office activity. Deputies logged 82 “traffic – other” incidents, along with 18 abandoned vehicle cases, 12 impounds and eight direct traffic incidents, reflecting continued enforcement and roadside assistance responsibilities throughout the county.

— Public safety, animal-related calls increase Animal-related incidents rose sharply in 2025, with 24 animal cruelty cases, more than double the total from 2023. Deputies also responded to 15 animal bite incidents and 13 additional animal-related public peace calls, reinforcing the Sheriff ’s Office’s role in addressing quality-of-life concerns alongside criminal enforcement.

Public peace calls involving unattended deaths totaled 20 cases in 2025, while mental health-related calls numbered 8, down slightly from previous years. However, suicide-related incidents increased significantly, with 11 attempted or completed suicides reported, compared to just three in 2024 and two in 2023.

— Courthouse security sees heavy use

Beyond patrol and investigative duties, the Sheriff ’s Office continues to maintain a strong presence at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. In 2025, courthouse security screened 32,003 individuals, filed 140 security-related reports and made 79 arrests, underscoring the volume of daily activity handled by deputies assigned to courthouse operations.

— Dispatch, 911 services remain high-volume operations The 2025 Dispatching Services Report further illustrates the workload handled behind the scenes. Dispatchers logged 18,323 calls for the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office, 18,043 for the Okmulgee Police Department, 7,847 EMS calls and 1,247 fire department calls.

Rural fire departments also relied heavily on county dispatch services, including 160 calls for Morris Fire, 65 for Twin Hills, 56 for Preston, 54 for Nuyaka and 53 for Beggs. Countywide, dispatchers handled 16,309 incoming 911 calls and an additional 55,356 administrative line calls, reflecting the Sheriff ’s Office’s central role in emergency communications.

— A Broad Mission Beyond Crime

Taken together, the data highlights an agency balancing traditional law enforcement with expanded responsibilities in mental health response, animal welfare, emergency communications, courthouse security and inter-agency cooperation. While overall crime levels remain steady, the rising demand for services illustrates the increasingly complex role played by the Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office in maintaining public safety.

— Total Reported Offenses • 2023: 1,066

• 2024: 1,172

• 2025: 1,132 — Violent Crime Snapshot Homicides • 2023: 1

• 2024: 1

• 2025: 0

Aggravated Assault • 2023: 28

• 2024: 21

• 2025: 16 — Property Crime Trends

Burglary/Breaking & Entering • 2023: 61

• 2024: 54

• 2025: 62

Motor Vehicle Theft • 2023: 33

• 2024: 42

• 2025: 34 Vandalism • 2023: 67

• 2024: 48

• 2025: 39 — Local Warrants • 2023: 149

• 2024: 219

• 2025: 230 — Suicide-Related Incidents

• 2023: 2

• 2024: 3

• 2025: 11 — Dispatch & 911 Call Volume (2025) • OCSO Calls: 18,323

• OPD Calls: 18,043

• EMS Calls: 7,847

• 911 Incoming Calls: 16,309

• Admin Line Calls: 55,356