Skiatook Police Department

05/07/2025

❗️FYI from our friends at the Tulsa Police Department

🚨 Public Safety Announcement / New Fentanyl Formulation on the Streets

We want to make you aware of a concerning new trend in drug mixtures that poses serious health risks. Our Forensic Laboratory has detected the presence of Medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative, in fentanyl mixtures.

Signs of Medetomidine Toxicity Include:
- Sedation and impaired pain sensation
- Dry mouth and slowed breathing
- Hypnotic/anesthetic effects
- Dilated pupils and hypothermia
- Muscle twitching and slowed heart rate
- Initial high blood pressure, followed by dangerously low blood pressure

Please note:
Medetomidine is NOT an opioid and will NOT respond to Naloxone (Narcan®). While Naloxone should still be administered in the event of a suspected fentanyl overdose, it’s crucial to call emergency medical services immediately.

Your safety is our top priority. Stay informed and look out for one another.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, please seek help right away. Don’t forget that 988 (https://988lifeline.org/) is available to help.

05/07/2025

05/02/2025

Congratulations to Skiatook PD’s Detective Sorrells for graduating the OSBI’s 2025 Crime Scene Investigator course! In partnership with Northeastern State University Broken Arrow, this is a four-month class that teaches various state of the art crime scene techniques.

We’re excited to have Detective Sorrells as a devoted member of Skiatook PD and look forward to seeing his newly learned skills put to work for the citizens of Skiatook. 👏🏼

05/01/2025

The City of Skiatook recently adopted an ordinance prohibiting the transaction of animals in any public venue without prior approval from the City. Our city has become a location for those within the city limits, and outside the city limits, to “give away” unwanted pets. This ordinance will help us combat unwanted pets in our city and WILL be enforced! Please spay and neuter your pets and help us prevent unwanted animals becoming homeless! 🐕

05/01/2025

🚨One westbound lane of HWY 20 from HWY 75 to Skiatook is now open.

05/01/2025

🚨Eastbound HWY 20 from Skiatook to HWY 75 is now open. Westbound lanes remain closed at this time. HWY 11 South of Skiatook also remains closed.

04/30/2025

04/30/2025

🚨Several roads and highways are closed due to flooding. TURN AROUND, don’t drown!!! If you see moving water across a road or highway, don’t risk it and regret it. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

04/29/2025

📍At this time, south Lenapah between Hwy 20 & Oak Street is closed due to a power line down. Please use an alternate route this morning!

04/24/2025

Drivers, use extra caution in work zones! The people that work hard to improve our roads are someone’s loved one.

Keep them safe by:
💨 Watching your speed.
👀 Paying attention to the signs, workers and equipment.
📵 Putting your phone away.

Let’s work together so we all can make it home safe!

04/23/2025

It started with a call to the station: a distressed dog named Princess was stuck under a shed and needed help. Without hesitation, Officer Austin responded. Armed with determination and a shovel, he arrived on scene and got to work. Dirt flew. Tails wagged (well, one tail). And after some careful digging, Princess was freed—muddy, happy, and instantly smitten with her rescuer. Her owner was relieved, Princess was thrilled, and Officer Austin? Just another day being a hero in blue. Shed happens—but we’re here for it!

04/18/2025

On April 17, 2025 Skiatook Police Department served a residential search warrant and arrested Christopher Steinberg for aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material, as well as violation of the Oklahoma computer crimes act.

This investigation is ongoing in conjunction with the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service and Homeland Security Investigations.

Based on the investigation, there is evidence suggesting there are local Oklahoma victims of Steinberg that have not yet been identified. If you, your child, or a juvenile family member have had any sexually inappropriate contact with this subject, please contact the Skiatook Police Department and ask to speak with Detective Okerson.

This is an arrest, not a conviction*