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It's not every day you pull over a UFO. Trooper Ryan Vanvleck
#722
pulled over this vehicle on the Turner Turnpike yesterday for an obstructed tag. They were on their way to a UFO festival in Roswell, New Mexico. Trooper Vanvleck let them go with a warning.
A message and update from Trooper Jeff Laue
#579
. Trooper Laue was shot in the eye back on March 24 while assisting Ottawa County with a barricaded suspect. He is currently at home recovering.
Powerful reminder not to drink and drive as you celebrate 2019. One of these pics is a dad who just lost a son; the other a husband who just lost a wife - both to crashes involving impaired drivers. OHP troopers trying to comfort as best they can.
@enduiok
This is dash cam and body cam from the pursuit that ended on the Turner Turnpike on April 2. The suspect, Charles Carswell, led Trooper Brack Miller
#950
on a pursuit and shot through his back windshield at Trooper Miller several times during the pursuit.
We’re ready to ride tonight!
@OfficialLivePD
fans - here’s your troopers for tonight - Trooper Ryan Smith and Trooper Chris Bunch. Let’s do this!
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Who else felt like this 2 week break was forever long?? So excited to be back with our
@OfficialLivePD
fans. You’re in Tulsa tonight with a new trooper - Trooper Jon Cotner. And one of your faves - Trooper Russell Callicoat. See you in a bit!
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#LivePDNation
Way to go Oklahoma! We have awesome news to report this New Year’s Day. OHP did not work any fatality crashes on New Year’s Eve. We like it when we can report a good stat like this. We pray fatality crashes will be down in 2020.
Awww, Trooper Callicoat giving the little 3 year old girl a stuffed puppy dog so she won't be scared. Her dad arrested for DUI after clocked going 110 mph with her in the vehicle. Our troopers frequently carry stuffed animals to give to children they encounter.
#LivePD
We wanted to update everyone on Trooper Jeff Laue
#579
's condition. Trooper Laue was shot in the eye Tuesday evening while assisting Ottawa County with a barricaded suspect. He underwent successful surgery on Thursday and doctors are hopeful that his vision will be ok long term.
We are so very proud of Trooper Michael Patnode
#350
. He was at the Oncue gas station at NW 36th and May on Monday when he heard a woman scream that her daughter was not breathing. He immediately ran over and started chest compressions and revived the 6 year old girl.
We will never forget this day. And for those who may not know - it was an OHP Trooper who arrested Timothy McVeigh. Charlie Hanger pulled over McVeigh on I-35 in Noble County and arrested him. McVeigh was still in the Noble County jail when he was named a suspect in the bombing.
Dramatic Dash Cam Video: This is a graphic reminder to slow down when streets are slick. This is from a wreck we worked several weeks ago. The 2 men hit are Stringtown firefighters and this video came from the Stringtown police chief. Both men are ok - no broken bones.
The 2 young girls in the amber alert out of Kansas have been found safe. One of our Port of Entry officers spotted the vehicle on I-40 in Beckham County and stopped it. Troopers and Beckham County deputies assisted taking 40 year old Donny Jackson into custody.
What a sweet way to end season 3!
@OfficialLivePD
fans - you’re closing out the season in Tulsa with Trooper Jeff Laue and Trooper Russell Callicoat!
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Hey
@OfficialLivePD
nation! You’re riding with two new troopers tonight in a new area of our state! Meet Trooper Derek Fry and Trooper Brian Conaghan. They’ll be patrolling in the Stillwater area.
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Exciting news to share with our followers! You might have heard if you were watching
@OfficialLivePD
tonight. OHP is joining the
@LivePDNation
at the end of this month! Our first night to be live will be March 29. Excited to have everyone ride along!
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Trooper Michael Patnode
#350
got to meet the little 6 year old girl tonight whose life he saved last week. Jaelynn Lane had stopped breathing while at the gas station with her mom. Trooper Patnode performed chest compressions on her until emergency medical personnel arrived.
OHP has updated our tattoo policy. Troopers with arm tattoos used to have to cover them with sleeves. Now as long as the tattoos don't violate policy - they can be uncovered. Troopers Russell Callicoat and Seth Hudson are just 2 troopers happy with the policy change!
We’re back in Tulsa tonight for
@OfficialLivePD
with Trooper Russell Callicoat and Trooper Jeff Laue! For those who didn’t like Callicoat’s sleeves last time - he doesn’t have to wear them anymore since our tattoo policy changed!
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A powerful pic from
@OfficialLivePD
last night. The number on the back of the computer is the badge number of Heath Meyer, one of our troopers who died in the line of duty 2 years ago. The suspect is wearing a tank top that says “Health” but the way it’s creased, it says “Heath.”
First assist of the night happened even before
@OfficialLivePD
started filming. Trooper Derek Fry’s daughter’s little kitten somehow climbed up in his patrol vehicle and rode unnoticed for about 30 miles!
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Day made for these little
@OfficialLivePD
fans! They spotted Trooper Russell Callicoat at a convenience store in Glenpool (he’s not difficult to spot) and convinced him to take a picture. We love showing kids early on that LEO’s are their friends!
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If anybody noticed the
#64
on the back of Trooper Nickell's computer, that's in honor of one of our troopers who died in the line of duty - LT Heath Meyer. His badge number was 64. The man convicted of his murder was recently sentenced to life in prison.
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Woah! That was close! Watch until the end. This lightning strike came awfully close to our trooper yesterday when he stopped to assist with some equipment that had fallen off a trailer on the Turner Turnpike between Bristol and Stroud.
Did you catch that announcement at the end of roll call?? Trooper Callicoat will be live in the
@OfficialLivePD
studio in NYC next weekend! Yahoo!!
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The outside lane of I-35 northbound at mile marker 31 in Ardmore, OK is closed due to this. It appears the driver was raising his trailer as he was going down I-35 and did not know it until it hit the sign and ripped it off his truck.
We were honored to get to participate in Olinda Berry��s 100th birthday celebration today. Olinda’s late husband, Sidney Berry, was an OHP Trooper for 22 years. He graduated from the 12th Academy in 1950. Captain Joe Williams presented her with some OHP swag!
These are our 3 motor troopers who were injured in the crash this morning. From left to right, they are Trooper Rocky Barnes
#393
, a 22 year veteran of the patrol, Trooper Steve Eason
#419
, an 18 year veteran of the patrol and Trooper Ron Watson
#817
, a 30 year veteran.
And they’re here!!! A big Oklahoma welcome to the
@OfficialLivePD
crew! They start riding with our troopers tonight - catch us live on Friday!
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It is with deepest regret that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol announces the passing of one of our active duty members. Captain Jeff Sewell
#26
had been hospitalized since September 5 due to COVID-19. He passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas this afternoon.
Hey
@OfficialLivePD
fans - Trooper Ryan Smith and Trooper Leo Flores are with you tonight! Trooper Flores is showing his support of Trooper Callicoat who’s live in the studio tonight!
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#LivePDNation
Questions for Trooper Callicoat tonight? Use
#AskCallicoat
Gratifying experience for Trooper Aaron Nickell. That woman told him if he hadn't arrested her for drugs - she wouldn't have gotten sober. Something troopers rarely hear but it's very special when they do.
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We’re sensing a theme tonight for
@OfficialLivePD
! You’re riding in OKC with Trooper Cliff Kinsler and Trooper Aaron Nickell! And of course - Trooper Russell Callicoat is back in studio. Don’t miss it!
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#tatsleeves
Grady Wall finally felt well enough to put his entire uniform on! Warms our hearts to see this. Little Grady is the nephew of one of our troopers and he's battling cancer. We made him an honorary trooper last week, complete with his own uniform. Love the smile on his face!
Troopers not only assist stranded motorists - but stranded animals as well! Trooper Dustin McAtee
#927
freed this stuck deer this morning up in the northwest part of our state.
Let’s try this again tonight - shall we??
@OfficialLivePD
fans - you’ll be riding shotgun with Trooper Micah Freeman and Trooper Leo Flores. Here we come Saturday night!
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How about a great big hug for this Monday morning? Our trooper went to give this little guy a high five ... but apparently he needed more. ☺️. Always nice to interact with our littlest fans.
Three of our motors troopers were seriously injured just before 11:00 this morning in a crash while escorting fallen Tulsa Police Officer, Sgt. Craig Johnson. We are still investigating exactly what happened. The Kilpatrick Tpk Wbound between Broadway and Eastern is shut down.
Sticks is comfortable placing people in the front seat. It is not unusual. The troopers can keep a close eye on them in that position. "It's not that big of a deal, people. Calm down, I promise."
@Sean_C_Larkin
Thank you for explaining that.
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Did you miss us?? Because we’ve been missing
@OfficialLivePD
!! Ready to rock and roll again tonight with Troopers Micah Freeman and Ryan Smith. Excited to be back!
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It’s C squared on
@OfficialLivePD
tonight! Trooper Jon Cotner and Trooper Russell Callicoat. Will they show their serious or silly side tonight??
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Well
@OfficialLivePD
didn’t come to us too much tonight - but that’s ok. It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just getting started Oklahoma!
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For everyone wanting to see
@TrpCallicoat
’s new tattoo. He’s not revealing what it means though ... but I bet he’d like to see your guesses!
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We appreciate all the thoughts and prayers coming in for our three troopers who were injured this morning. Our other troopers out working the scene and blocking the road said numerous people brought them drinks and food and had kind words to share. It means a lot at a this time.
Trooper David Cravens
#235
remains hospitalized today, recovering after being struck by a vehicle last night on I-40. Cravens is part of our Motors Division and was working a crash at I-40 and Sooner when he was struck. We're so thankful his injuries are not life-threatening.
We'd like to congratulate Trooper Charity Robertson
#801
. She is the first female to graduate from our Defensive Tactics Instructor School! Students just completed the 4 week course and will now be certified to teach defensive tactics to other troopers and cadets in the academy.
Exactly 1 week until we debut on
@OfficialLivePD
! Who else is excited?!?! Let’s give some love to our Tulsa area troopers. You’ll be riding with Trooper Quenton Payne
#668
real soon!
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#LivePDNation
4 year old Liam Bradshaw is shown here with his hero, TRP Matt Krupczyk
#512
. Liam loves the OHP and lives in Oklahoma City where he is receiving an extreme regiment of chemotherapy for a rare form of Leukemia. His grandmother, Beverly Norton, is one of TRP Krupczyk’s neighbors.
It was cadet testing day today! These Trooper hopefuls have to pass a physical agility test first. They have to do at least 32 sit ups in 1 minute, at least 23 push ups in 1 minute, complete a 300 meter run in 64 seconds and a one and a half mile run in 14:15.
"What have we learned about the highway patrol? I'm a dumbass and you will catch me every time." Classic quote ... and very true.
#LivePD
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Troopers are humans too. You could see the raw emotion there for
@OHPFlo381
. It's heartbreaking to see children in those type situations. Hopefully that mother gets some much needed help because of that traffic stop.
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Let’s give Troop B in Tulsa some love!
@OfficialLivePD
crews are riding around with them tonight. You’ll see Trooper Sarah Rencken and Trooper Quenton Payne on a Live night soon!
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Here’s just some of our hard working K9s - Mack, Marco, Gator and Nolan. Mack and Nolan will be around the Tulsa area this weekend. Hoping they might make an appearance on
@OfficialLivePD
!
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We are happy to report that Trooper David Cravens has been released from the hospital. He continues to recover after being struck by a vehicle last week while working a crash on I-40. We appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers.
On this last day of
#WomensHistoryMonth
we want to celebrate the female troopers of OHP. This is 10 of the 16 we currently have on the patrol. They don't always like to be singled out but know they are role models for little girls who want to go into law enforcement.
Come ride with our angels of the highway tonight on
@OfficialLivePD
! Tonight it’s Trooper Leonardo Flores and Trooper Cliff Kinsler. Let’s do this Oklahoma!
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Hmmm ... it appears Troopers Chris Bunch and Mystal Perkins are getting in on the stache action as well. Catch them tonight on
@OfficialLivePD
!
#LivePD
#LivePdNation
These pictures are difficult to look at but we post them as a reminder to have a plan on New Year's Eve and any night that might include drinking. One of these pictures shows a dad who just lost a son, the other a husband who just lost a wife. Both killed in DUI crashes.
We’re pumped for tonight’s episode of
@OfficialLivePD
! You’re riding with Troopers Micah Freeman and Ryan Smith. And check out this adorable picture we found of 3 year old Micah in a trooper’s uniform with his dad - who was also a trooper!
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Watch out for deer! One of our troopers in Troop L (northeast part of the state) hit a deer overnight. Fortunately, he only has an injured hand but it caused extensive damage to his vehicle.
Helping to escort the remains of WWII marine veteran, Cpl. Claire E. Goldtrap, from Will Rogers World Airport to his final resting place in Hobart. Cpl. Goldtrap’s remains were just recently identified. We’re honored to play a part in bringing him home.