Lt. Bill Ames, Stilwell PD

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

72 Years Ago

Henry Buckner – Sheriff
Adair County Sheriff’s Office June 12, 1954

Henry Buckner was born at Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma on September 29, 1913, to William F. and Julia E. Buckner. In 1935 Henry Buckner married Clemmie Marie Tucker.

The evening of Saturday, June 12, 1954, Sheriff Henry Buckner, 40, and his wife Clemmie were at home playing canasta with friends, Bill and Betty Barker and Robert and Jewell Scruggs when the sheriff received a call on a drunken disturbance at the Gonzalis’ residence in Stilwell.

Chester Lee Gonzalis, 21, had come home drunk and did not like what his sister Margaret was cooking for dinner and threw the food out. Margaret hit Chester with a frying pan and said she was calling the Sheriff. Chester Gonzalis left with an unloaded 12-gauge shotgun. He then borrowed some 12-gaug shells for the shotgun from a neighbor.

A short time later Sheriff Henry Buckner found Chester Gonzalis walking on Fogg Hollow Road. As Sheriff Buckner approached him, Gonzalis fired at Sheriff Buckner. One of the pellets struck Sheriff Henry Buckner in the heart killing him instantly.

The Buckners had seven children, Lawrence Mack, 18, Ruby Joyce, 15, Gaylee Ruth, 11, twins Shirley Ann and Sharon Kay, 8, Dowell Nathan, ?, Carol Deloris, ? .

Henry Buckner is buried in Stilwell Cemetery, Stilwell, Adair County, Oklahoma.

Henry Buckner’s wife Clemmie Marie Buckner lived to be over one hundred and two years old and is buried next to her first husband, Henry Buckner.

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Updated September 14, 2023

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the adoption of the United States Flag on June 14, 1777, and reflect on the values it represents; freedom, unity, courage, and sacrifice.

The Stars and Stripes serve as a reminder of the men and women who have defended our nation throughout history and those who continue to serve our communities every day.

As we proudly display our nation’s flag, let us remember that it stands not only for our rights and freedoms, but also for our shared responsibility to uphold the principles upon which this country was founded.

We wish you and your family a safe and meaningful Flag Day.

“One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All.”

🇺🇸 #250

06/13/2026

Tornado Watch issued June 13 at 6:24PM CDT until June 13 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Benton, AR; Carroll, AR; Madison, AR; Washington, AR; Adair, OK; Cherokee, OK; Craig, OK; Delaware, OK; Mayes, OK; Nowata, OK; Osage, OK; Ottawa, OK; Pawnee, OK; Rogers, OK; Tulsa, OK; Wagoner, OK; Washington, OK

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 330 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

BENTON CARROLL MADISON
WASHINGTON AR

IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

CHEROKEE

IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA

ADAIR CRAIG DELAWARE
MAYES NOWATA OSAGE
OTTAWA PAWNEE ROGERS
TULSA WAGONER WASHINGTON OK

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARTLESVILLE, BENTONVILLE,
BERRYVILLE, CLAREMORE, EUREKA SPRINGS, FAYETTEVILLE, GROVE,
HUNTSVILLE, JAY, MIAMI, NOWATA, PAWHUSKA, PAWNEE, PRYOR, ROGERS,
SPRINGDALE, STILWELL, TAHLEQUAH, TULSA, VINITA, AND WAGONER.

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Good jobs guys 👏🏼

06/05/2026

You're Invited

06/03/2026

Child Hot Car Deaths are preventable. Always Stop. Look. Lock. before walking away from your vehicle.

06/02/2026

Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office warning residents about new “Selfie Fingerprint” Scam

Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott would like to warn residents about a growing cybercrime trend involving criminals using artificial intelligence and high-resolution social media photos to potentially steal biometric information, including fingerprints.

According to cybersecurity experts and national news reporting, scammers are now using AI-enhanced software to zoom in on high-quality selfies where individuals display hand gestures, especially “peace sign” photos, to recreate partial fingerprint patterns. In some cases, experts say those images can potentially be used to bypass fingerprint security systems on phones, banking applications, and other personal devices.

Scammers may use stolen biometric information alongside phishing scams, identity theft schemes, fake account recovery attempts, and impersonation fraud.

The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take the following precautions:

• Avoid posting close-up selfies that clearly show fingertips or palm details
• Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication instead of relying only on fingerprint access
• Be cautious when sharing personal photos publicly on social media
• Review privacy settings on all social media accounts
• Never provide personal information to unknown callers, emails, or online messages
• Monitor bank accounts and online accounts regularly for suspicious activity

The FBI and cybersecurity experts are warning the public that artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing and more difficult to detect. Criminals are increasingly using AI tools for identity theft, deepfake scams, phishing attempts, and biometric fraud. Residents who believe they may have been targeted by a scam should contact the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office at 918-485-3124. Additionally, it is suggested that you report online fraud to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov.

The Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens that if something feels suspicious, slow down, verify the source, and never send money or personal information under pressure.

06/02/2026

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