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Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
TEEM and ODOC host Oklahoma Memorial 5K for women at Mabel Bassett
McLoud, Okla. (KFOR) – The Education and Employment Ministry on Friday announced a collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Prison Health Initiative (PHI), in hosting a special 5K run for the women of Mabel Bassett Correctional Center. According to ODOC & TEEM leaders, the event will occur on April 27 to coincide with the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Fire officials urging caution during grilling season with recent fires Throughout the month of April, women incarcerated at Mabel Bassett will participate in a running initiatives to complete the full marathon distance of 26.2 miles. The 5K event on April 27 will serve as the last portion of the run, celebrating their dedication and perseverance. Collectively, 116 women have completed the program and shed 455 pounds, says ODOC & TEEM leaders. 'I was incarcerated at the old Mabel Bassett in OKC on April 19, 1995. When the attack on the Murrah Building occurred, it felt like an earthquake was shaking the prison,' said Verna, a MBCC resident. 'It was such a sad day because so many lives were taken. So many people were affected.' 'This initiative is about more than just running; it's about empowerment, healing, connection to the community and fostering a sense of achievement for these women,' said Allie Gorman, Outreach and Communications Coordinator at TEEM. 'By bringing the resilient spirit of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon inside the gates of Mabel Bassett, we are providing an opportunity for personal growth and transformation.' 'The women incarcerated here continue to inspire me and fill me with pride,' said MBCC Warden Scott Tinsley. 'Their commitment to honoring this significant moment in Oklahoma's history is a powerful reminder that they remain Oklahoma citizens, even while incarcerated.' The collaboration between TEEM, ODOC and PHI says, prosocial events, like this 5K, have a lasting impact on participants. Questions surround resignation of state forester weeks after devastating wildfires 'By committing to this challenge, they are not only improving their physical health but also building confidence, discipline and a sense of accomplishment that will benefit them far beyond the finish line,' said Corey Green, ODOC physician assistant and PHI sponsor. 'The OKC bombing is a significant event that impacts every Oklahoman. It is a reminder of the resiliency, resolve and ability to overcome that exist within our state,' said Kris Steele, Director of TEEM. 'We believe it is important to create an opportunity for everyone to commemorate these incredible attributes on April 27.' For more information about the Memorial 5K, please contact Allie Gorman at (405)-235-5671 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Former ODOC officer sentenced to 15 years in prison
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A former officer with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) will now be behind bars, after pleading guilty to raping two inmates. ODOC says they have seen instances like this take place before, but are doing everything they can to filter out the bad officers to try and prevent these kinds of acts from continuing to happen. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) is committed to zero-tolerance standard towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment between employees and offenders. The Office of Inspector General oversees the agency's efforts, including PREA investigations under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Inmate safety and security are a top priority and all accusations are treated with the same respect and urgency. We have policies and procedures in place to investigate every accusation swiftly and thoroughly. Those policies are accessible for public review on the ODOC website. Oklahoma Department of Corrections Former correctional officer arrested on rape charges D'Shaunn Dixon was a correctional officer at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud, but now he is facing prison time. In March 2024, Dixon was arrested and fired after ODOC received a video from another inmate that showed what appeared to be Dixon and an inmate having sex. Regarding the alleged incident at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, the agency was already investigating the inmate's accusations well before receiving the cellphone footage. Having the video certainly assisted our agents in expediting the officer's arrest and termination. Oklahoma Department of Corrections Court documents go on to say that during an interview, the inmate told investigators that Dixon would bring her drugs in exchange for sexual favors. Shortly after Dixon's arrest last March, prosecutors say another inmate came forward saying that they were a victim too. Instead of going to trial, Dixon chose to plead guilty instead to two separate rape charges. He was given a 15-year sentence with five years suspended, which means he could get out in 10 years if he doesn't have any setbacks while in prison. Dixon will also have to register as a sex offender. When reaching out to the ODOC, leaders say that they do not have a comment on these new developments. News 4 also reached out to Dixon's attorney, but did not hear back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
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OK Corrections Cpl. killed in crash along with his two daughters
DUKE, Okla. (KFOR) – Agencies around the state have posted condolences after a corporal at the Oklahoma State Reformatory died in a crash this week with two of his daughters. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections posted Saturday that Landreth Emswiler died Thursday while he was off-duty. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that it happened around 4 p.m. just three miles east of Duke in Jackson County. | > ODOC searching for two inmates who walked away from Hodgen prison > The cause of the crash is still under investigation and OHP reported that Emswiler had seat belts in use in their vehicle. ODOC posted that he and his family were involved in a two-car crash where his daughters aged 17 and 11 died with him. Officials said that his 8-year-old son was critically injured and airlifted to Wichita Falls. 'Our thoughts are with Cpl. Emswiler's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Services are currently pending,' ODOC posted. A GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral and medical expenses. ODOC also announced a benefit dinner planned for Sunday to help with expenses. They said the dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Duke Community Center. An account has been set up at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Duke for the Emswiler family. His wife works within the Duke Public Schools system. The school district posted Friday, 'Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Duke School and our community. The school is closed today for a scheduled day off. Beginning Monday, counselors and pastors will be available for the students and staff as needed.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
ODOC Corporal and two daughters killed in crash
GREER COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has announced the death of Landreth Emswiler, a Corporal at the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite who died in a car crash while off-duty. News 4 spoke with ODOC's Communications Director, Kay Thompson, confirming that Emswiler had worked for the agency since May 2021. According to a post that ODOC shared on Facebook, Cpl. Emswiler's two daughters, ages 11 and 17, also died in the crash, while his 8-year-old son was critically injured. He was airlifted to a hospital in Wichita Falls. ODOC searching for two inmates who walked away from Hodgen prison Oklahoma Department of Corrections full statement: We are deeply saddened to announce the off-duty death of Landreth Emswiler, a corporal at Oklahoma State Reformatory. He and two of his daughters, ages 17 and 11, passed away in a vehicle accident on Thursday. His 8-year-old son was critically injured and airlifted to Wichita Falls. Our thoughts are with Cpl. Emswiler's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. Services are currently pending. A GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses, medical expenses, etc. A benefit dinner is planned for Sunday to help with expenses. The dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Duke Community Center. An account has also been set up at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Duke for the Emswiler family. Oklahoma Department of Corrections Duke Public Schools was closed Friday. They also shared a statement on Facebook about the fatal crash. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Duke School and our community. The school is closed today for a scheduled day off. Beginning Monday, counselors and pastors will be available for the students and staff as needed. Duke Public Schools There is a GoFundMe for the Emswiler family that can be found here. Information about the benefit dinner is below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
