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The Penny News 1225
News | March 24, 2026
Local law enforcement officers recently took part in a specialized DUI training exercise designed to sharpen their ability to detect impaired drivers in the field.
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The Penny News 1218
News | March 23, 2026
Early voting begins Thursday, April 2nd for voters in Beckham County.
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The Penny News 1213
News | March 19, 2026
An arrest has been made in connection to a recent storage facility break-in in Beckham County, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1208
News | March 18, 2026
Early voting begins Thursday, April 2nd for voters in Beckham County.
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The Penny News 1207
News | March 18, 2026
A single-vehicle crash in rural Beckham County early Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Lawton man.
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The Penny News 1201
News | March 16, 2026
Multiple wildfires fueled by strong winds kept emergency crews busy across western Oklahoma on Sunday forcing evacuations in parts of Beckham County and drawing responses from numerous fire departments across the region.
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The Penny News 1194
News | March 09, 2026
Beckham County authorities are investigating a break-in that occurred last week at a storage facility in the county, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1193
News | March 09, 2026
Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says investigators are looking into an incident in which an inmate allegedly smuggled contraband into the Beckham County Jail in an attempt to sell it to other inmates.
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The Penny News 1192
News | March 09, 2026
A Beckham County woman has been arrested after a juvenile was injured during a domestic incident, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1189
News | March 09, 2026
A woman from Arizona is facing felony charges after authorities say she was found with more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a late-night encounter at an Interstate 40 welcome center in Beckham County.
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The Penny News 1168
News | February 25, 2026
The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office continues to invest in training for deputies and investigators, according to Sheriff Derek Manning, who outlined several recent and upcoming programs designed to strengthen skills and protect constitutional rights.
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The Penny News 1163
News | February 25, 2026
A truck driver was arrested on Interstate 40 in Beckham County after deputies responded to reports of a vehicle traveling just 10 miles per hour in the left lane.
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The Penny News 1162
News | February 24, 2026
Both eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 at mile marker 8 in Beckham County were closed for more than five hours Monday following a fatal collision, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 1148
News | February 18, 2026
Two men were arrested Monday in connection with an identity theft investigation involving an Elk City business.
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The Penny News 1141
News | February 16, 2026
The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three men and one woman following a wide-ranging child sexual abuse investigation that spanned multiple cities across Oklahoma.
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The Penny News 1125
News | February 04, 2026
A man previously released on bond after being accused of trafficking more than 120 pounds of marijuana in Beckham County has now received a deferred sentence, according to court records.
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The Penny News 1107
News | January 26, 2026
Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is warning residents about a scam targeting families shortly after an arrest is made.
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The Penny News 1103
News | January 23, 2026
Western Oklahoma is entering the early stages of a major winter storm as Arctic air pours into the state Friday morning.
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The Penny News 1102
News | January 22, 2026
Early voting for the Merritt Public Schools bond election will begin Thursday, Feb. 5, according to the Beckham County Election Board.
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The Penny News 1082
News | January 15, 2026
An Elk City man is facing felony charges following an alleged pursuit and arrest near Sayre.
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The Penny News 1075
News | January 13, 2026
A weekend traffic stop on Interstate 40 nearly turned dangerous for a Beckham County deputy and ended with a drug related DUI arrest, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1069
News | January 07, 2026
Beckham County law enforcement saw a relatively calm holiday season this year, with fewer serious incidents than in years past, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1068
News | January 07, 2026
A reckless driving incident on Interstate 40 ended with an arrest after a brief pursuit and canine deployment Tuesday in Beckham County, according to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1062
News | December 30, 2025
A Sayre man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he organized a forged check scheme from inside the Beckham County Jail.
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The Penny News 1055
News | December 28, 2025
One person was injured in a single vehicle collision early Sunday morning in Beckham County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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The Penny News 1050
News | December 22, 2025
A stolen vehicle reported in Erick was recovered within hours thanks to quick work by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Penny News 1049
News | December 22, 2025
Beckham County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered multiple firearms while serving a search warrant connected to an ongoing child abuse investigation in Beckham County, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1048
News | December 22, 2025
An investigation by the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office uncovered an attempted fraud scheme involving an inmate inside the Beckham County Jail, according to Sheriff Derek Manning.
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The Penny News 1037
News | December 16, 2025
Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning says heightened security measures at the Beckham County Jail led to two separate contraband incidents being detected last week, preventing illegal items from entering the facility.
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The Penny News 1033
News | December 12, 2025
A man living in Elk City is facing a felony drug trafficking charge after a controlled purchase at his home led to the discovery of pills containing a fentanyl precursor and methamphetamine, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Beckham County District Court.

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