11/7/09 — OKC, OK – An Oklahoma City firefighter accused of felony armed drug dealing is given a free pass by prosecutors in Oklahoma County.

As originally reported on 4/5/07 – Oklahoma City firefighter James Kenneth Frazer, 45, was arrested and charged with three drug related felonies (trafficking illegal drugs, distribution of CDS, and possession of a weapon while committing a felony) in May of 2006.

Only two months later, and while out on $30,000 bond, Frazer reportedly was in a high speed chase from police when they tried to pull him and fellow felon Leshone Farmer, 29, over to question them about a reported theft.

The chase ended near a wooded area several miles later. (read an account by the Daily Oklahoman)

Frazer was booked into the Oklahoma County jail on complaints of receiving or concealing stolen property.

Most law abiding citizens would find comfort in the belief that the Oklahoma criminal justice system would deliver swift and appropriate punishment to an individual engaged in such activities. Not so apparently if you’re a member of the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

On October 14, 2009 Frazer pled guilty to felony possession of a CDS with intent to distribute (aka, Drug Dealer) and felony possession of a weapon while committing a felony. The third charge of conspiracy for unlawful distribution of a CDS was dismissed. And what was this armed felon drug dealer sentenced to? A mere 5-years deferred! No prison, no drug court and no charges for the high speed police chase. I’m sure its all just a coincidence he’s also a firefighter.

11/27/07 — Norman, OK – A man claiming he was trying to break up a fight has been charged with biting off the ear of another man.

According to court records, Joseph Edward Johnson, 27, of Pauls Valley, was arrested last Saturday on complaints of maiming and public drunkeness.

Reportedly, a friend of Johnson’s got into an altercation with another man in the 700 block of Asp in Norman. Johnson, wanting to be the ever vigilante BFF, decided to pull a Vincent Van Gogh and promptly bit off the ear of the victim.

When police arrived they noted Johnson had a strong odor of alcohol about him and slurd speech (maybe he just had some ear stuck in his teeth).

The victim was rushed to the hospital.

The next day Johnson was charged with felony maiming and public drunk in Cleveland County.

Johnson was released from jail after posting a $50,000 bond.

UPDATE: Johnson was convicted of both charges January 15, 2009. He was given a 5 year prison term with all but the first 6-months suspended, plus fines.

7/12/07 — Norman, OK – According to court records, University of Oklahoma freshman, Heather Kay Orr, 20, was charged with felony embezzlement June 25th in Cleveland County.

Allegedly, on March 3rd, Orr was working at Dowell Properties as a leasing agent when she failed to report/deposit a cash rent payment of $570.

When questioned by police, Orr “appeared to be upset and close to tears.”

Before digging her hole any deeper, Orr took a tip from all those C.S.I shows and requested an attorney.

OU’s online directory did not indicate if Orr was majoring in finance – lets hope not.

Update: The case was dismissed with costs on 3/10/09.

7/5/07 — Norman, OK – Take a note OKRA News Blog fans… “Do not soak your party guests in gasoline and then joke around with a butane lighter.”

Seems in October of 2006 a Moore resident learned that lesson the hard way.

According to court records, and published reports, Michael Allen Eckhoff, 24, was charged in the death of Sampson Levi Evey, 22. This after Evey reportedly tipped over in a chair he was seated in an knocked a container of gasoline over, soaking himself, his clothes and the immediate area.

Eckhoff, who is identified as Evey’s cousin, allegedly proceeded to stand over Evey and lit a butane lighter, causing Evey to become engulfed in flames.

As reported by the Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, “Witnesses said Eckhoff meant his gesture with the lighter ‘as a joke.’ In filing the second-degree manslaughter charge, which refers to the killing of someone by the ‘culpable negligence of another,’ prosecutors probably felt Eckhoff ’should have known better than to hold a lighter next to the victim and light it.’”

Though Evey was taken by helicopter to Baptist Hospital in OKC, he later died of his injuries.

The second-degree manslaughter charge is punishable by imprisonment for not more than four years and not less than two years, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both fine and imprisonment, according to state statutes.

Update: Convicted 10/22/08 and sentenced to 4-years in prison.

6/18/07 — OKC, OK – Have you ever done something while liquored up at a party that just didn’t seem so smart the next day? Ever gone to jail for that not so smart idea?

Meet 19-year old Michael Anthony Collins.

Last Wednesday, at about 4am, police were called to an apartment complex at 5762 NW 16th in response to loud music coming from a party.

When police arrived they saw several people “laughing and talking on the balcony” of the apartment in question.

Officers report that as they got closer they witnessed Collins “with his shorts down to his knees, urinating off the balcony.”

Police claim they had to beat on the apartment door for “some time” before Collins’ roommate answered.

Collins was placed under arrest and taken to jail for public indecency.

5/25/07 — OKC, OK – You’ve heard the saying, “when the car is rocking, don’t bother knocking.” Well, it seems security at a local mall doesn’t quite play by those rules.

According to police records, on April 16th at about 5pm, security guard Joseph Borst, of Penn Square Mall, was “on foot patrol in the lower level parking garage when he observed a black 2000 Ford Focus to be shaking back and forth.” As the ever vigilant guard approached the vehicle he “heard moaning coming from inside.”

Closer examination revealed two teens, “seated in the back seat, completely nude.”

Robert John Kenyon, 19, driver (in more ways than one) and Samantha Renee Mansfield, 18 (along for ‘the ride’) reportedly at a combined weight of 465 pounds were just giving the shocks a good work over.

Penn Square Mall, not known for its live nudie shows, promptly placed the duo under arrest and escorted them to the mall security office to await police.

When police arrived, it was learned the vehicle (aka, Love Machine) belonged to Kenyon’s mother. She was called to retrieve her car (and hopefully asked to bring a towel to sit on for the drive home).

We here at the OKRA News Blog would like to point out that Kenyon’s court ordered anger management classes (from a prior domestic abuse conviction) must be working (at least that day).