Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to approve a letter of amendment from the Bureau of Indian Affairs increasing funds for the 30 Bridge Project.They also adopted a resolution increasing the BIA’s portion of funding for the 30-Bridge Project.

Guilty pleas in two cases

A Stroud man charged twice in 13 days with felonies has pleaded guilty in both cases.Formal charges of unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute were filed Sep. 13, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court against Ronald Dean Mixon, 60.On Sep.

Trial set for Wellston attorney

A bench trial has been scheduled in July for a Wellston attorney facing four felonies.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.

Davenport man pleads guilty

A Davenport man has pleaded guilty for assaulting his brother by attempting to strangle him.Formal charges of domestic assault and battery by strangulation were filed in Lincoln County District on April 19, this year against Thomas Jay Northcutt, 45.

Two prison terms in shooting

AMidwest City man, facing three felonies following a Lincoln County shooting near Wellston in February of 2023 that injured a person has pleaded guilty and drawn two state sentences.Casey Mac Wilson, 42 at the time, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Feb.

Bench warrant issued for woman

A $100,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a woman who failed to appear for the final jury call docket last week. He was scheduled for trial during the current jury term that began on Monday of this week.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan.

Chandler to vote on Clearview in September

The Chandler City Council set a deadline for a vote on whether to take over Clearview Cemetery in their June 12 meeting.The Council spent considerable time discussing the transfer of the title, with City Attorney Larry Lenora cautioning about liability.

Prague man enters blind pleas in lewd acts case

A Prague man facing four felonies for crimes with children under 16 has entered a guilty blind plea to all four counts and a sentencing date has been set.The charges came following an investigation by a District Attorney Investigator and Prague police.Lou Earl Nelson, 43, was charged Oct.

Couple waives hearing in neglect case

Arraignments have been continued for a Prague couple facing child neglect and drug charges after they had brought their child into the hospital and reportedly were intoxicated.Charged with felony child neglect are Devon C. Rodriguez, 32 and Camille Breean Akins, 30.

Trial set in woman’s rape case

Preliminary hearings have been set for a Prague woman facing three felonies, among them first degree rape.Taylor Jo Bittle, 18, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Feb. 26 of this year with distribution of obscene material or child pornography.