Bartlesville Police Department

09/11/2026

Thank you Fraternal Order of Eagles for the generous donation. This will be a huge help with our Block Party Cook Off event!

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 10:55 A.M.
Subject: Online Child Solicitation Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bartlesville Police Make Arrest Following Online Child Solicitation Investigation

On 09/04/2026, the Bartlesville Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shane Hamilton following an investigation into suspected online solicitation of a minor.

The Bartlesville Police Department was contacted by Oklahoma Predator Prevention (OPP), a private organization that provided investigators with information and digital evidence concerning suspected criminal activity within Bartlesville.

Detectives with the Bartlesville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division independently reviewed the information and conducted additional investigative steps to corroborate the information and establish probable cause.

As a result of the investigation, Hamilton was arrested on complaints of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology, using access to a computer to violate Oklahoma law, and lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child under 16.

Because this remains an active criminal case, no additional information regarding specific evidence, communications, or investigative methods is being released at this time.

Protecting children from sexual exploitation remains a priority of the Bartlesville Police Department. The department has well-trained investigators who handle Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations and are experienced in investigating technology-facilitated crimes involving children.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Bartlesville Police Department at (918) 338-4001.

09/01/2026

Bartlesville Police Department
Police Chief, Andrew Ward - Deputy Chief, Troy Newell

615 S. Johnstone Ave. Non-Emergency 918.338.4001
Bartlesville, OK 74003 Administration 918.338.4050

Date: 09/01/2026 Time: 10:55 A.M
Subject: Vehicle Pursuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bartlesville Police Arrest Driver Following Early-Morning Pursuit
The Bartlesville Police Department arrested a driver early Tuesday morning following a vehicle pursuit that began in Bartlesville and continued into Washington County.
At approximately 4:53 a.m. on September 1, 2026, Bartlesville police officers observed a red Chevrolet Corvette traveling westbound near Adams Boulevard and Johnstone Avenue at an estimated speed of approximately 90 mph.
An officer caught up with the vehicle near Adams Boulevard and Adeline Avenue and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. When the officer activated the patrol vehicle's emergency lights and siren, the driver failed to stop and accelerated away at a high rate of speed.
Officers pursued the vehicle as it traveled through Bartlesville and continued south on Silver Lake Road into Washington County. During the pursuit, officers successfully deployed tire-deflation devices; however, the driver continued to flee.
The pursuit continued onto county roads south of Bartlesville. Due to the driver's continued attempts to evade officers, a trained Bartlesville police officer utilized a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) in an effort to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion. The officer performed two TVI maneuvers, which ultimately resulted in the fleeing vehicle becoming disabled and the pursuit ending in the area of County Road 3950 and County Road 2800.
Officers then conducted a high-risk vehicle stop. The driver initially failed to comply with officers' commands but was subsequently removed from the vehicle and taken into custody without further incident.
The driver was identified as 44-year-old Aaron Robison. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and medically evaluated and cleared Robison. Robison was arrested on complaints of felony eluding a peace officer, running a roadblock, and speeding. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The Bartlesville Police Department continues to review the circumstances surrounding the pursuit in accordance with department policy.

08/31/2026

Bartlesville Police Department Block Party.

September 26th, 2026 11am-2pm

Unity square

For more information contact Major Elkins at [email protected]

08/31/2026

NE. Oklahoma Crime Stoppers is excited to announce a new, easier way for our community to report crime, remain anonymous, and help make Bartlesville a safer community.
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08/26/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIEF WARD!

08/25/2026

Date: 08/25/2026
Time: 9:30 A.M
Subject: North Fenway Avenue Death Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bartlesville Police Department-North Fenway Avenue Death Investigation

On August 25, 2026, at approximately 7:56 a.m., Bartlesville Fire Department and Bartlesville Ambulance personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of North Fenway Avenue following a report of a two-year-old child who was not breathing.

Bartlesville police officers were requested to respond to the scene a short time later. Upon their arrival, the child was deceased.

Detectives with the Bartlesville Police Department responded to the scene and are conducting a death
investigation. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has been contacted and is assisting with the investigation.

No additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding the child's death is available for release at
this time. Additional information will be provided when appropriate and as the investigation allows.

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08/24/2026

Bartlesville Police Department
Police Chief, Andrew Ward - Deputy Chief, Troy Newell

615 S. Johnstone Ave. Non-Emergency 918.338.4001
Bartlesville, OK 74003 Administration 918.338.4050

Date: 08/24/2026 Time: 11:55 A.M
Subject: Update-Death Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: West 2nd Street Death Investigation
The Bartlesville Police Department is providing an update regarding the ongoing death investigation stemming from the August 20, 2026, incident in the 1700 block of West 2nd Street.
The deceased male has been identified as James Anthony Oldham, 33. His identity was previously withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives with the Bartlesville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, and official autopsy findings are still pending.
There are no additional updates to release at this time. Preliminary information continues to indicate this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Bartlesville Police Department at (918) 338-4001.

08/20/2026

Bartlesville Police Department
Police Chief, Andrew Ward - Deputy Chief, Troy Newell

615 S. Johnstone Ave. Non-Emergency 918.338.4001
Bartlesville, OK 74003 Administration 918.338.4050

Date: 08/20/2026 Time: 03:00 P.M
Subject: Assault Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bartlesville Police Department Investigates Assault on 2nd Street

The Bartlesville Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in the 1700 block of West 2nd Street.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026, Bartlesville police officers responded to the area following a report of an unconscious male. The male was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased.

Detectives with the Bartlesville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No additional information is being released at this time.

The identity of the deceased man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Preliminary information indicates this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Bartlesville Police Department at (918)338-4001.