Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

06/13/2026

🎉 UPDATE: PRALEE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE 🎉

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to report that Pralee Davis has been located safely.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who shared our post, provided information, and remained vigilant throughout this search. The support from our community played an important role in helping bring this case to a successful resolution.

Thank you to our law enforcement partners, community members, and everyone who took the time to help spread the word.

Your willingness to assist demonstrates the strength of our community, and we are grateful for your support.

Thank you again for helping bring Pralee home safely. ❤️

🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Pralee Davis.

Pralee was last seen leaving her residence in McLoud on May 11, 2026. At the time of her disappearance, she was believed to be wearing blue shorts, a white shirt, carrying a fluffy cheetah print purse with a gold chain, and black Van shoes.

📏 5’3” tall
⚖️ Approximately 125 lbs

If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Pottawatomie County Central Dispatch at 📞 405-273-1727.

Please share to help bring Pralee home safely.

06/12/2026

📢 ELECTION BOARD LOCATION REMINDER 📢

We have recently had several citizens come to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office looking for the Election Board.

Please note that the Pottawatomie County Election Board is located at:

📍 330 N. Broadway Avenue
Shawnee, OK 74801

Thank you for helping us spread the word and ensure everyone gets to the right location!

06/04/2026

🚨 SENTENCING UPDATE 🚨

Today, Clayderyl Farrell was sentenced to Life in Prison plus 60 years to be served consecutively for the sexual abuse of multiple children.

We are grateful that justice has been served and that Farrell will no longer have the opportunity to victimize others.

🚨 JUSTICE SERVED 🚨

Following an investigation by the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Clayderyl Farrell has been found guilty in connection with the sexual abuse of multiple children.

The case began on June 26, 2025, when deputies received a report involving juvenile victims. Investigators coordinated with the Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma to conduct forensic interviews, arranged medical examinations, and executed search warrants, ultimately leading to Farrell’s arrest on multiple felony charges, including forcible so**my and lewd acts involving minors. 

Throughout the investigation, our Victim Advocate worked closely with the children and their families, ensuring they had the support and resources needed during this difficult time.

Today, a jury found Farrell guilty and recommended multiple 20-year sentences along with a life sentence for his crimes.

These cases are among the most difficult our investigators handle, but protecting children in our community remains a top priority. The dedication of deputies, detectives, our Victim Advocate, and partner agencies helped ensure accountability in this case.

If you suspect abuse or exploitation, please report it. Your call could help protect a child.

05/29/2026

Tonight, Lieutenant Dakota Black had the privilege of presenting the Distinguished Service Award to Officers Corey Martin and Marshall Jones of the McLoud Police Department during the McLoud City Council Meeting.

Officers Martin and Jones were recognized for their exceptional professionalism, compassion, and dedication to duty during a tragic incident that occurred in Pottawatomie County on April 27, 2026. Throughout the incident, both officers demonstrated remarkable composure, empathy, and unwavering support for those affected while working alongside members of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office.

Their actions exemplified the highest standards of law enforcement service and reflected great credit upon themselves, the McLoud Police Department, and the profession as a whole.

Please join us in congratulating Officers Martin and Jones on receiving this well-deserved recognition.

05/28/2026

🏍️ Warmer weather means more motorcycles on the road. Take an extra moment to look twice, share the road, and avoid excessive speed.

05/28/2026

🚨 WARRANT ARREST 🚨

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Team, with assistance from the Kickapoo Tribal Police Department and the Oklahoma City Police Department Springlake Division, recently arrested John Eugene Ferrell II on an outstanding felony warrant.

Ferrell was wanted out of Pottawatomie County on charges including:

• Kidnapping
• Domestic Abuse – Assault and Battery
• Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance
• Domestic Abuse Assault and Battery by Strangulation

Ferrell was taken into custody without incident.

We would like to thank the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Police Department and the Oklahoma City Police Department for their assistance and teamwork in helping safely locate and apprehend the suspect.

As always, all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

05/23/2026

🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Pralee Davis.

Pralee was last seen leaving her residence in McLoud on May 11, 2026. At the time of her disappearance, she was believed to be wearing blue shorts, a white shirt, carrying a fluffy cheetah print purse with a gold chain, and black Van shoes.

📏 5’3” tall
⚖️ Approximately 125 lbs

If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Pottawatomie County Central Dispatch at 📞 405-273-1727.

Please share to help bring Pralee home safely.

05/22/2026

🚨 MULTIPLE FI****MS RECOVERED DURING FELONY INVESTIGATION 🚨

On May 15, 2026, deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call near Highland Road involving a domestic situation and concerning statements involving fi****ms.

During the investigation, Deputy Mason Rempe discovered that Michael Grossman, a convicted felon, was unlawfully in possession of numerous fi****ms, ammunition, and accessories. Further investigation led to the recovery of multiple rifles, pistols, sawed-off shotguns, high-capacity magazines, and a large quantity of ammunition hidden throughout the residence.

Deputies also recovered suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia during the investigation.

Michael Grossman and Tosha Walker were both taken into custody and transported to the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center without incident.

We would like to recognize Deputy Mason Rempe for his thorough investigation and attention to detail during this incident. His work resulted in the removal of multiple illegal fi****ms from the community and potentially prevented a dangerous situation from escalating further.

As always, all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSURE 🇺🇸

In observance of Memorial Day, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and all County Administration Buildings will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 22, and remain closed on Monday, May 25.

While our offices will be closed, deputies will continue normal operations and remain on duty throughout the holiday weekend.

We honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

🚨 Emergency services will remain available by calling 911.

Normal business hours will resume Tuesday morning.