Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking legislation to ban texting and driving. The case to ban the use of mobile phones while operating vehicles has been long debated, but came to a head last month after a phone-related incident cost two highway patrol officers their lives. On Jan. 1, 2015, Steven Clark was driving down I-40 and…
OCU named Certified Healthy Campus
OCU has been named a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The program recognizes public and private colleges, universities, and career technology centers that “make a positive impact on the health of their students, employees and visitors.
Officials lock dorm doors on campus, encourage vigilance
Methodist Hall’s back doors have been locked for extra security on campus.The doors were locked and the handles removed due to security concerns with people going in through the back doors this summer, said Bradd Brown, chief of university police.
Tricks and treats: how to stay safe over Halloweekend
Though Halloween may be a prime time for children, college-age kids at heart still celebrate the ghosts and ghoulies on Oct. 31. Here are some tips for staying safe this weekend.
Stray cats found lurking near Cokesbury apartments
Students have noticed stray cats living within the Cokesbury gates and around campus.
Students have not claimed these cats as their own.
Police reports released Nov. 29
DUI and Speeding 40/30 Wednesday, 11-28-12 2:00am; NW 23rd and Kentucky Avenue; Incident # 12-11-033; arrested: Dustin Eugene Jackson (no OCU affiliation); impounded vehicle: white VW Golf 4dr; Officer Mark Chenoweth was working radar at NW 23rd on Kentucky Avenue and documented a white VW travelling 40/30 mph. He was able to stop the vehicle…
Police reports released Nov. 26
Driving Under the Influence and Fail to Maintain Lane Saturday, 11-17-12 11:46pm; 1500 Block NW 23rd; Incident # 12-11-024; arrested: Misty Dawn Nicholson (no OCU affiliation); impounded vehicle: silver 2008 BMW SUV; Sergeant John Jackson was working radar in the 1500 block of NW 23rd and observed a silver BMW SUV travelling east. The vehicle…
Police reports released Nov. 21
Agency Assist– Wednesday, 11-21-12 4:13am; Incident #12-11-026; NW 23rd and Penn Ave; Involved Person (IP1): Student; Involved Person (IP2): Oklahoma City Police Officer; Officer Chenoweth was patrolling down NW 23rd ST, when he observed an OCPD vehicle running down NW 23rd St with its lights and sirens on approaching the intersection. He then noticed the…
Police reports released Oct. 24
Fugitive From Justice (x4) Violation of Suspended Sentence, Driving Under Suspension (2ndOffense), Fail to Comply w/compulsory Ins. Law and Operate M/V on Which Taxes & Fees are Due Monday, 10-22-12 1:30am; NW 23rd and Pennsylvania Avenue; Incident # 12-10-033; arrested: Freddie Earl Moss (no OCU affiliation); passenger: Tammy Sue Stewart (no OCU affiliation); impounded vehicle: gold 2002…
Police reports released Oct. 12
Petit Larceny Thursday, 10-11-12 6:50pm; Draper Hall (bicycle rack); Incident # 12-12-016; victim: student; item stolen: one bicycle name brand Peagot model: Lion, orange; A student/victim met with Sergeant Michael Kavenius at OCUPD regarding the theft of his bicycle. He said the last time he observed the bicycle was on Wednesday, 10-1012 at approximately 4:45pm. He…
Police reports released Oct. 11
Injure/Destroy Property Less Than $2500.00 Tuesday, 10-9-12 5:10pm; N. Loeffler parking lot (West of Freede Wellness Center); Incident # 12-10-012; victim: student; damaged vehicle: black 2007 Lexus E35 4dr; Officer Josh Pankowsky was dispatched to the West side of the Freede Wellness Center regarding a vehicle damaged by a baseball. Upon arrival he met with…
Editors request quicker response in emergency
By The Editors Oklahoma City police officers detained a man during a campuswide lockdown Sunday afternoon. He was arrested for being involved in a shooting, according to Oklahoma City Police’s Public Information Office. The man fled the shooting, near Westview Apartments, 1601 N.W. 30th St., and ran toward the university. Oklahoma City Police pursued the…
