Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office

12/20/2025

12/02/2025

‼️Update‼️

It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you that Rhonda has passed away.

I want to thank each and everyone of you that helped in locating her.

I would ask that you keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

-Sheriff Kody Simpson

🚨 Endangered Missing Person Advisory – Atoka Country

12/01/2025

Our hearts and prayers for the family and friends. Justin Tisho will be dearly missed.

Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police lost one of their own earlier this week, as Officer Justin “Boots” Tisho passed away on Friday.

11/27/2025

11/01/2025

The last few days have been full of tragedy. Prayers for first responders and family members.

Porum Police Officer and Marine Veteran Richard Phillips, was tragically killed in an accident on Thursday.

McAlester/Pittsburg County Emergency Management lost two of their emergency responders Saturday during a vehicle accident at the races in Hartshorne and one died Friday evening while assisting with event preparations.

More information will be made available in the future.

10/23/2025

Beginning November 1, 2025 a DUI is elevated to felony-level if it involves:

A crash
Driving with a minor in the vehicle
Excessive speeding or reckless driving
Eluding law enforcement
Having a high blood alcohol concentration (0.15 percent or higher)
Police said even first-time offenders could face serious jail time and fines.
DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!

09/27/2025

Our Jail is looking for a couple more Detention Officers. Day Shift, Insurance, Vacation, and Retirement. Apply in person or on indeed.

09/23/2025

09/16/2025

The suspect was found in south Texas where he had allegedly committed su***de.

🚨 WANTED - Jeffery Scott Baker, 35, of Clayton, Oklahoma. Baker was last seen at the Dollar General on Upper Valley Road in El Paso County.🚨

Baker is wanted in connection to a double murder in Clayton, Oklahoma. He is considered armed and dangerous.

If you see Baker, do NOT approach. Contact law enforcement immediately.

If you have information about his whereabouts, you can submit a Facebook tip at https://bit.ly/3VWMkIl or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). You may also contact the local El Paso - DPS Criminal Investigations Division at (915) 849-4080.

Baker weighs approximately 180 lbs and is 6’0” tall with hazel eyes.

More information: https://bit.ly/46hfdE4

09/12/2025

OSBI INVESTIGATES DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN CLAYTON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

CLAYTON, OK - On September 11, 2025, the Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a double homicide.

Earlier that evening, deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence along State Highway 43 in Clayton. When deputies arrived on scene, they located an elderly male and female deceased. It was determined they both suffered injuries consistent with homicide.

Based on the information and evidence obtained, the two victims’ son, identified as 35-year-old Jeffery Scott Baker, is a person of interest at this time. Baker is believed to be driving the victims’ vehicle, a gray 2013 Dodge Caravan. License plate number is MPU 474.

Baker is considered to be armed and dangerous and is believed to still be in the Pushmataha or LeFlore County area.

Anyone with information on Baker's whereabouts is asked to contact the OSBI at tips@osbi.ok.gov or 1-800-522-8017.

We are "Protecting Oklahoma one Partnership at a time."

09/04/2025

Scam callers are at it again!

Victims are reporting the scammer notifies them they have a warrant and need to pay a pre-determined amount. If not paid they will be arrested by a Captain Bradley. Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office does not employ a Captain Bradley. We also would not call you to receive money over the phone via Gift-Card. Please share and help others keep their hard-earned money!