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Health agency collects medical data, balks at transparency

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For years, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has collected Oklahomans’ personal medical information via patient-discharge data.

An agency spokesperson has acknowledged that practice has been in place for years.

But when an open records request asked if the Oklahoma State Department of Health sells that data to third parties, the agency’s tune changed.

The agency’s open records division now claims there is no patient data being collected.

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Pro-life American woman sentenced to 41 months after protest outside clinic

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Another pro-life American has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of violating a federal crime that for years went largely ignored by authorities. 

Bevelyn Beatty Williams, a 33-year-old mother of a 2-year-old daughter, received a 41-month sentence for taking part in a protest outside an abortion clinic. Williams was charged with violating the FACE Act, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Williams faces an additional charge of violating the FACE Act through force, which carries up to 10 years.

Public Records - 8/3/2024

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Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Gabrielle Davis for $3,996.71 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

American Express National Bank vs. Irvin Solis for $9,216.11 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Tameka Redic for $8,652.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Derek Winborne for $1,087.02 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Miller powers into winner’s circle

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Driving through back-to-back hiccups on the Southern Drag Boat Association racing circuit this year, El Reno’s Matt Miller admitted he needed a win on the water to get his “mojo back.” And there is no better place to get that dub than on your home course.

After being denied a three-peat in the Pro Stock class a year ago, Miller returned to the division’s top spot with a close victory in the finals at the 2024 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races.

Matt Miller points to the cheering crowds before his first preliminary round run

Smoke on the Water

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The 2024 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races were held for an 11th straight year over the weekend at Lake El Reno.

Smoky Freeman of Henryetta attempts to keep his boat level

Street fight leads to shooting death, OKC man charged in case

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A Canadian County man faces the death penalty or life in prison for allegedly shooting to death another local man during a street fight in a neighborhood between Yukon and Piedmont.

Ramari Zaishawn Boone-Haye, 21, was charged July 23 in Canadian County District Court with first-degree murder (deliberate intent) and two counts of feloniously pointing a firearm.

Oklahoma City police arrested Boone-Haye on July 14 after officers responded to a shooting report near N.W. 96th and North Mustang Road north of Yukon.

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Man, 43, arrested in gun sting

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Canadian County lawmen arrested Dusty Treadaway Jr., 43, from Fort Cobb, during an undercover operation to purchase firearms. 

The undercover operation took place at a retail store in Yukon. Sheriff’s investigators used an undercover social media account and learned Treadaway was attempting to sell firearms on social media.

Since Treadaway is a convicted felon, he cannot be in possession of firearms or sell them.