Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Mack Alford CC Maint. employee Lonnie Ray was arrested on March 19 after a CO stopped him from entering the facility w/contraband. He was charged w/bringing contraband (marijuana), possession of a cellphone in a penal institution and violation of Okla. statute via computer.

Visitor Molida Kchao was arrested at the Great Plains CC on March 19. A package was found on her that contained methamphetamine, tobacco, THC wax, ear buds & cellphone chargers. She was charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and bringing contraband into a penal institution.

Visitor Tara Scism was arrested on March 14 at the Dick Conner CC. Two packages were found on her during pat-down, containing approx. 195 grams of methamphetamine & possibly K2 soaked paper. She was charged with the introduction of contraband & trafficking in methamphetamine.

🚨 An ODOC employee saw Darian Lime throwing packages over the fence of James Crabtree CC on March 10. The packages contained marijuana, cellphones, tobacco & nicotine vapes. He was charged w/unauthorized entry into a prison & bringing contraband drugs into a penal institution.

🚨 On Feb. 18, staff member Connie Killman was observed pushing a cart in the parking lot & into Great Plains CC, where she had hidden several cellphones. She was booked into the Caddo County Detention Center & charged with 1 count of bringing contraband into a penal institution.

🏓 Have you heard about our inaugural Inmates Games? 📣 Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest stopped by Mabel Bassett CC to help coach the pickleball teams. She will be cheering on all teams during the events. The state event will be held at the Great Plains CC in June.

🚨 Visitor Janisha Johnson and her son, Christian Johnson, were arrested on Jan. 31 at the James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena. Christian was caught on camera passing contraband in the visitation room. Each was charged with a misdemeanor for compounding a crime.

ARREST ALERT: Accountability and transparency matter! 🚨 On Jan. 30, Myazia Brown arrived at the Dick Conner CC with 3 bags containing alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes & phones. At that time, Brown was on probation. She was charged with bringing contraband into a penal institution.

ARREST ALERT: Visitor Precious Cox was arrested on Jan. 18 at the Dick Conner CC. Cox previously mailed a package to the facility containing cellphones & marijuana. Cox also had two controlled substance pills on her. She was charged with conspiracy & bringing in contraband.

🚨Visitor Amie Sutton was arrested on Jan. 10 at the Allen Gamble Correctional Center for bringing in a cellphone, tobacco and drugs. She has been charged with felony, conspiracy and three counts of introduction of contraband into a penal institution.

🚨 Lane Palmer was arrested on Jan. 4 for throwing packages over the fence at James Crabtree CC. The packages contained tobacco, rolling papers, lighters & cellphones. He was charged with unauthorized entry into a prison and bringing contraband drugs into a penal institution.

ARREST ALERT: Accountability and transparency matter! We will post all arrests for 2026. Here are a couple from January.

🚨 CO Jeremy Davis was arrested on Jan. 12 after an inmate was found with a phone. The investigation showed that Davis purchased the phone & brought it into the Jim E. Hamilton CC. He was charged with 2 counts of bringing contraband into a penal institution & felony conspiracy.

Daniel Ackah, an officer at Lexington Correctional Center, was arrested today by ODOC on charges of rape by instrumentation & sexual battery. The charges stem from an incident reported on March 13. Following his arrest, he was booked into the Cleveland County Detention Center.

🚨 Hero Alert! 🚨 Dick Conner Correctional Center Lt. Tyler Gaines wins the Bronze Medal of Honor from One Voice United for his off-duty bravery in Hominy, OK – helping protect a police officer from a violent suspect. True courage in action! 👏🎖️

👏 Congratulations to Our Newly Certified Welders! We’re proud to recognize 13 individuals at OCI who successfully passed their 3G Welding Certification test. This achievement reflects dedication, hard work, and the commitment to learning a valuable trade.

This delivery means more. Through OCI, incarcerated individuals received hands-on training building dorm furniture for the Oklahoma School for the Deaf;completed in phases with pride and precision. The latest install: custom wardrobe dressers. Skills. Impact. Opportunity.

🗣️STATE EMPLOYEES! DID YOU KNOW? OCI Agri-Services sells meat right in our showroom! 🥩 High-quality products, proudly produced through Oklahoma Correctional Industries. Stop by, stock up, and support!

🔥 Product of the Week: Smoker Built for durability and serious BBQ flavor. OCI metal smokers are crafted with precision while providing hands-on training in welding and manufacturing for incarcerated individuals. Quality products. Workforce development. Second chances.

Flashback Friday At Dick Conner Correctional Center, incarcerated individuals in the OCI welding program helped fabricate tornado shelters designed to protect Oklahoma communities during severe weather.