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10/23/2026

TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING HOMICIDE IN OKMULGEE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OCTOBER 23, 2026

OKMULGEE, OK – On October 8, 2026, the Okmulgee Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a homicide.

Just before 11:00 p.m., OSBI special agents were contacted by officers regarding an adult male victim who was found deceased at a property near South Alabama Avenue and West 12th Street in Okmulgee.

When officers arrived on scene, they identified the victim as 45-year-old Warren Tunley, who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound.

OSBI special agents immediately began processing the scene and collecting evidence. Based on the information obtained, arrest warrants were issued by the Okmulgee County District Court for 21-year-old Vincent Bess and 18-year-old Larry Bess.

On the evening of October 21, 2026, both suspects were arrested and booked into the Okmulgee County Jail. Vincent was charged with First-Degree Murder and Larry was charged with Accessory to Murder.

This is still an ongoing investigation at this time. The OSBI will keep you updated when additional information becomes available.

We appreciate the Okmulgee Police Department for their continued assistance with this investigation.

*Charges are merely an accusation and the accused is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

10/23/2026

OSBI SEEKS INFORMATION FOLLOWING SHOOTING INCIDENTS IN OKMULGEE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OCTOBER 23, 2026

OKMULGEE, OK – On October 19, 2026, the Okmulgee Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a shooting.

Just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of North Osage Avenue in Okmulgee. When officers entered the residence, they located a 67-year-old woman, who had been injured from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was life flighted to a Tulsa area hospital in stable condition.

Officers also located a two-year-old child inside the residence. Fortunately, the child was not injured. During the investigation, it was learned that an individual had kicked in the front door of the home and fired multiple gunshots, before fleeing the scene.

Based on the information obtained, investigators also learned that this incident is connected to a previous shooting that occurred on October 18, 2026, at a residence in the 1600 block of North Chickasaw Avenue in Okmulgee. No one was injured during that shooting incident.

At this time, there are no arrests. The OSBI is working in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms, and Explosives (ATF) to investigate these incidents.

As this investigation continues, the OSBI is seeking any information that will help identify and locate the individual(s) responsible for these shootings. You can contact the OSBI tip line at [email protected] or 1-800-522-8017. You can also contact the ATF tip line at 1-888-283-8477.

The OSBI appreciates the Okmulgee Police Department and the ATF for their continued assistance with this investigation.

10/22/2026

COLD CASE SPOTLIGHT: On October 3, 1991, 41-year-old Barbara Kathleen Ferree was reported missing after attending a party in the 500 block of South 12th Street in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Foul play is suspected, but Barbara's body was never located. If you have any information regarding this case, you're asked to please contact the OSBI tip line at [email protected] or 1-800-522-8017.

10/21/2026

The OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) was honored to be a part of this operation. Protecting our most vulnerable population is a top priority. We appreciate the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and all our law enforcement partners who assisted in this operation.

Behind every image is a child who deserves to be identified.
Recently, NCMEC hosted a week-long Victim Identification Operation, sponsored by Magnet Forensics, bringing together 40 victim identification specialists representing 36 local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies.

Throughout the week, participants reviewed more than 400 series of CSAM, working together to uncover information that could help identify the children depicted. Those efforts resulted in 182 referrals to law enforcement, including 83 domestic and 99 international referrals.

Participants also reviewed more than 570 additional series depicting possible new content connected to previously submitted CyberTipline reports, helping determine whether children had already been identified or whether additional victim identification efforts were needed.

Operations like this demonstrate what is possible when expertise, technology, and collaboration come together with a shared purpose: identifying children, supporting investigations, and helping bring victims one step closer to safety.

We are grateful to every specialist who participated and to Magnet Forensics for supporting this important work.

10/21/2026

OSBI Special Agent Joe Gravelle and Public Information Manager Hunter McKee visited the Yukon Police Department for their Advanced Citizens Police Academy. Joe and Hunter highlighted the history of the OSBI and discussed our Special Investigations Unit.

We appreciate the Yukon Police Department for inviting us to speak to their academy!

10/21/2026

The OSBI is hosting our next Missing in Oklahoma Day on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Missing in Oklahoma Day is dedicated to helping families and friends, who are searching for someone they love. Representatives from partner agencies will be available to help initiate new reports or supplement current investigations.

To register for the event, visit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2LwlNZ_DDRk4iRlHYlRVQInGfjiXFLsWSCwBTsiztQ5Nlpw/viewform

10/19/2026

OSBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MCCLAIN COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OCTOBER 19, 2026

WASHINGTON, OK – On October 18, 2026, the McClain County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting.

On the evening of October 17, 2026, McClain County dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call from a resident regarding a domestic disturbance/stalking incident. The female victim told dispatchers she was being followed by a driver, identified as 40-year-old Cahlan Bowman.

While Bowman was following the female driver, he caused her vehicle to crash near Southeast 12th Street and East Redbud Road in Washington. When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with Bowman, who brandished a fi***rm, leading to an officer-involved shooting.

Bowman then fled the scene on foot. Law enforcement was able to track Bowman down a quarter of a mile from where the shooting occurred in a rural area off East Redbud Road. Law enforcement personnel made contact with Bowman and used negotiation techniques for several hours.

Around 7:30 a.m., on October 18, 2026, Bowman was located deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. There were no other injuries during the altercation.

This is still an ongoing investigation at this time. The OSBI appreciates the McClain County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma City Police Department, Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department, and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office- OK for their continued assistance with this investigation.

10/17/2026

The OSBI was privileged to run in the Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k Run this morning!

Sgt. Swartz was an Oklahoma County deputy, who tragically lost his life in 2022. This run is dedicated to remember, honor, and support families of fallen first responders. We want to thank the 106 Memorial Foundation for organizing another successful event!

10/15/2026

The OSBI went purple today in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today we honored survivors and families, as well as raised awareness about domestic violence prevention.

You can find resources by visiting: https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/purpleribbon.html -d5982cfb2b-item-23a79f5ab5