Poteau Police Department

Our prayers go out to the men and women of the Canadian County Sheriff's Office and the family of Lieutenant Shirley Lanning who died this morning in an on-duty accident. Rest in Peace Lieutenant Lanning instagram.com/p/B8kDQduh_NS/…

Patrolman Robert Johnston was honored at the Boys and Girls Club Banquet (February 13, 2020) with the "Buddy in Blue" Award for his time spent volunteering at the Club and for always being a Buddy to the Club… instagram.com/p/B8jfFy2hz7_/…

We would like to send a huge thank you to Penny Williams and her 7th and 8th grade class at Fanshawe Schools for their awesome donations to our Animal Control Division. These items will be used to help care for and… instagram.com/p/B7rfn2NBcVX/…

Has anyone seen my car? Ok so it isn't this bad out there today but please drive safe. Temps are going to be low for most of the day. Watch for ice especially on bridges and overpasses. @ Poteau, Oklahoma instagram.com/p/B7oGFB2Bcyr/…

We've been told of a possible scam going around our area. The victim receives a text offering them a large amount of money if they place a NAPA Auto Parts sign on their car. Our local NAPA Store informed us that… instagram.com/p/B7bkmxzhb0d/…

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the men and women of the Bryan County Sheriff's Office for the loss of one of their deputies last night. He was responding to a call for help from a citizen but never made it due… instagram.com/p/B7TwOj5hLhJ/…

The NWS has issued a tornado watch for our area until 6pm. instagram.com/p/B7J9AW-nEay/…

Chief Stephen Fruen and the Poteau City Council presented Detective Sergeant Mark Kannady his 30 Years of Service pin at the monthly City Council meeting Monday night (January 6th) Please join us in recognizing and congratulating Detective Kannady on his service to our community

Merry Christmas Eve from our family to yours! If you're attending a holiday party and plan on drinking (or smoking) plan on a safe way to get home. #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving #DriveHighGetaDUI

Today we hosted our annual Kids and Christmas shopping event. This year we were joined by officers from choctawnationok Tribal Police, oklahomahighwaypatrol, LeFlore County Sheriff, and the Shady Point Police… instagram.com/p/B6D_gGEBNBV/…

With the holiday season we see an increase in vehicle burglaries. Get in the routine of checking your car is locked before bedtime and never leave valuables inside your car overnight, especially weapons

State Champions!!! Congrats Poteau Pirates. Hope everyone has a safe drive back home! We'll see yall when you get home Pirates! @ Poteau, Oklahoma instagram.com/p/B5vug4Mh-2l/…

Congratulations to Poteau Pirate Football on your hard fought win tonight! They take on Weatherford in the State Championship next week! @ PoteauHigh School instagram.com/p/B5ebM70BG1u/…

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! We wish safe travels to everyone who's traveling this holiday weekend. This is one of the busiest days of the year for travelers. Watch your speed, limit the distractions in your car, be… instagram.com/p/B5YRQ4zBRaV/…

Good luck to the Poteau High School Football team as they take on Cache tonight in the Quarterfinals! @poteaupiratelog @poteaupiratesfb @ Costner Stadium instagram.com/p/B5KIqr3hfhx/…

We had the honor of leading the Poteau Veteran's Day Parade this morning. Thank you to all who served! Photo credit: Amanda Corbin with the Heavener Ledger instagram.com/p/B4py3Xkhd4M/…

We are experiencing technical issues with our phone lines. Windstream is working on the issue now, but if you need to contact us please call the Sheriff's Office at (918) 647-2317 and they will relay the information… instagram.com/p/B4fnDcthNFv/…

Don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend and remember if you feel different, you drive different instagram.com/p/B4YAIM5B_06/…

#TrafficTipTuesday There's a change coming to the "Move Over or Slow Down Law". Effective November 1st this law applies to all stopped vehicles displaying flashing lights. This includes: Emergency vehicles,… instagram.com/p/B4NeIg3hMAf/…

Introducing a new segment call "Did you know" where we will post laws or ordinances that aren't traffic related. #DidYouKnow that walking on or along railroad tracks is considered trespassing on private property?… instagram.com/p/B4GewxBhgAX/…