7-23-04 - A small drug raid was a familiar one for Drug Task Force agents in Ardmore Friday morning – it was the fourth time they’d been to the home at 707 Colbert in the last year.
They found two people already facing drug charges, and another man in the home, along with bagged marijuana, cash and a stolen handgun. The trailer home has been the site of a shooting, a stash for stolen weapons, and two drug raids in the last year. Authorities admit they’re amazed how the dealers bounce back into business, sometimes moments after being released on bond.
The trend is frustrating for prosecutors as well who say their hands are tied on the issue. "It's not a product of a failure in the system, it's just the way the system is set up. Constitutionally, people are entitled to bond. The fact of the charge means nothing," says District Attorney Mitch Sperry.
As for the residence involved in this case, by law, the city can seize the real estate but prosecutors say that isn't normally done, because policing the land usually ends up becoming a heavy tax burden on the community.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
