Pawnee County Sheriff's Office

05/29/2026

While investigating a stolen trailer reported out of Pawnee County, Sheriff Price and Undersheriff Leach tracked suspect John David Lee to a residence in Sand Springs early this morning.

Lee was taken into custody by the Sand Springs Police Department on charges of Possession of Stolen Property. Investigators are also requesting additional charges related to the theft of the trailer in Pawnee County.

This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into multiple recent theft cases in Pawnee County. Additional charges and information may be released as the investigation continues.

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Sand Springs Police Department for their assistance and cooperation in this case.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

From our friends at Pawnee County Emergency Management:

Public Notice – Railroad Crossing Closures

BNSF will be closing the railroad crossing on 35400 Road, just north of Highway 64, today 5-26-26 at approximately 5:30 AM.

This crossing is expected to remain closed for at least one week, possibly longer.

BNSF has also advised that the railroad crossing on Catlett Road / 34950 Road, east of Pawnee Nation, may possibly be closed on Wednesday. We will provide another update once BNSF confirms the exact closure time.

Please plan alternate routes and use caution in the area.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember three extraordinary individuals whose dedication, sacrifice, and service helped shape our Sheriff’s Office and our community forever.

We recognize that Memorial Day is first and foremost a time to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is unmatched, and we are forever grateful for the freedoms secured by those heroes.

While today is dedicated to our fallen military service members, we would also like to take a moment to remember three members of our law enforcement family who devoted their lives to serving this county and community with that same spirit of sacrifice and selflessness.

We honor a former Sheriff, Dwight Woodrell, Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, giving his life while protecting the people he swore to serve. We remember an Undersheriff, Monty Johnson, whose commitment to this profession never stopped, even on the drive to work, where his life was tragically cut short. And we recognize a devoted administrator, Janice Price (JP), who gave countless years of unwavering service to this office under multiple Sheriffs, becoming a constant source of strength, guidance, and support for so many along the way.

Each of them served in different ways, but all shared the same heart for public service, duty, and community. Their impact continues to live on in these halls, in the people they mentored, and in the work that continues every single day because of the foundation they helped build.

This Memorial Day, we remember not only their service, but the lives they lived, the people they touched, and the legacy they left behind. They will never be forgotten.

To all those who have served and sacrificed — both in our nation’s military and here at home in service to their communities — we honor you today and always. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

In January of this year, Undersheriff Raymond Leach had the pleasure of attending mobile device training in Alabama taught by the National Computer Forensics Institute. This training brought overdue technology to our department and was provided for free thanks to the sponsorship of Undersheriff Leach by the United States Secret Service.

This enables our agency to forensically examine mobile devices at the Sheriff’s Office. This means we no longer have to send them off to other agencies and have to wait weeks, sometimes months, which inevitably prolongs investigations. Now these investigations are able to be done in real time, helping our agencies and other agencies solve crimes in real time.

After this 3 week training course, Undersheriff Leach was able to bring back over $25,000 worth of equipment, software, and training to the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, free to this department and free to the taxpayers.

As of this month, it has already been used to help solve several crimes, including three major crimes that have occurred in this county.

05/12/2026

On March 27th, deputies with the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kyle Albert Skinner following an investigation into recent larceny of oil field equipment. Mr. Skinner was also found in possession of a stolen vehicles at his time of arrest.

Charges include:
- Burglary In The Third Degree
- Grand Larceny
- Possession of Stolen Vehicle
- Operate Vehicle With Improper Tag
- Failure to Maintain Insurance
- Larceny of Oil Field Equipment
- Entering With Intent to Steal Copper

This arrest is the result of proactive patrol and ongoing investigations. Mr. Skinner is also under investigation in other counties for similar crimes.

💬 What this means:
We actively pursue those who violate the law, and we will continue working to hold offenders accountable.

As always, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you have information that could assist in ongoing investigations, don’t hesitate to reach out.

05/08/2026

On April 21, 2026 deputies with the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Glen Burr, Jr. following an investigation into allegations of stalking. A warrant was issued for Mr. Burr’s arrest by the Pawnee County District Attorney’s Office on April 16, 2026.

Charges include:
• Stalking in Violation of a Court Order

This arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation.

💬 What this means:
We actively pursue those who violate the law, and we will continue working to hold offenders accountable.

As always, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you have information that could assist in ongoing investigations, don’t hesitate to reach out.

05/01/2026

🚨 ACCOUNTABILITY IN ACTION: PART 1 🚨

We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep saying it—crime in Pawnee County comes with consequences.

Over the next several days, we’ll be highlighting some recent arrests made by your Sheriff’s Office. These cases represent the hard work, long hours, and dedication our deputies put in every single day to keep this community safe.

We don’t just respond—we investigate, we track down, and we follow through.

Stay tuned as we break down a few of these cases and the charges involved.

Because here in Pawnee County…..accountability matters. 👊

04/21/2026

🚨 Friendly PSA from Your Sheriff’s Office 🚨

We’ve been getting a few calls and messages about trains blocking roadways, so we wanted to clear a few things up:

Local law enforcement agencies have zero control over train traffic. Including when trains stop, how long they sit, or how often they roll through town. That’s all handled by the railroad companies.

Now, let’s talk about the law (because we know that question is coming 👀):

Oklahoma does have a state statute that attempted to limit how long trains can block crossings (10 minutes), but federal law takes precedence over railroad operations. Because of that, courts have ruled that states, including Oklahoma, can’t enforce those time limits on railroads.

Translation: even if a train is sitting there longer than 10 minutes… there’s nothing local law enforcement can do to make it move.

Trust us… we feel your frustration too.

Our deputies get stuck behind the same trains while responding to calls, and yes — even when we’re just trying to make it home after a long shift. We’re right there with you, watching that caboose like it personally wronged us.

We will always do our best to find alternate routes and get where we need to go as quickly and safely as possible, but sometimes… a train is gonna train.

If you experience a blocked crossing for an extended time, you can report it using the blue Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign posted at the crossing, that goes directly to the railroad.

We appreciate your patience and understanding when this happens. Stay safe, plan ahead when you can, and maybe keep a backup route in your back pocket!

— Your Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office 🚔