Sheriff Darren Atha - Roger Mills County

08/26/2026

The training I received from Mr. O’Neill, counsel about situational awareness, mindset, and the ability to survive, was invaluable over my first thirty years in law enforcement. Prayers for his family and friends.

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CLEET honors the life and legacy of Vince O’Neill, who served our agency from 1991 to 2012. As an academy instructor specializing in fi****ms and defensive tactics, Vince helped prepare generations of law enforcement professionals through his knowledge, dedication, and mentorship. His impact on CLEET and those he trained will not be forgotten.

08/06/2026

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*************update **hwy 47 is now open******

State highway 47 is closed 2 1/2 miles west of jct hwy 47/hwy 34(Leedey Jct) due to hazmat accident. No eta on reopening please avoid the area

07/06/2026

This is great news for Roger Mills County! 2027 will be the third year we were awarded the grant. The last year and a half we have used the grant money to purchase body armor, guns, vehicles, computers, uniforms, training, etc. We have used this grant to rebuild the sheriffs office into an agency that Roger Mills County can be proud of. Earlier this year the grant paid a stipend to each full time employee (excluding the sheriff). The AG Sheriffs Assistance Grant has helped to provide quality law enforcement to Roger Mills County, lessening the burden on the county general budget. We are still building and we will apply for the grant again next year.

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On Monday, Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office awarded $18 million in grants supporting all 77 Oklahoma counties.

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07/05/2026

UPDATE: He found his way home. Thanks for all assistance.

Is this your dog? It’s scared to death in Cheyenne

06/05/2026

The District Attorney’s Office in Roger Mills County is searching for an Administrative Assistant. Please follow the link below.

Job Posting Title Administrative Assistant Agency 220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL Supervisory Organization DAC District 2 Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day....

05/12/2026

This case originated in Roger Mills County, then OSBI was requested to investigate the allegations. During the OSBI investigation agents discovered that the crimes allegedly occurred in Beckham County.

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OKLAHOMA WOMAN ARRESTED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MAY 11, 2026

ELK CITY, OK – The Roger Mills County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of embezzlement.

Investigators learned that 46-year-old Angie Ellis, a former office manager for a pressure pumping company, embezzled money through payroll and false reimbursement claims for company bills that were purported to be paid for with Ellis’ personal credit cards.

An audit was conducted of Ellis’ personal bank statements and credit cards, along with checks Ellis wrote to herself from the company. It was found that from 2023 to 2024, Ellis wrote unauthorized checks for reimbursement towards company bills and other expenses.

The total amount for all unauthorized checks was estimated over $138,000. A payment to one vendor, of over $586.00, was found in Ellis’ bank records.

Based on the information and evidence gathered, an arrest warrant was issued for Ellis by the Beckham County District Court.

On May 7, 2026, Ellis turned herself into the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office and was booked into the Beckham County Jail on charges of Embezzlement.

The OSBI appreciates the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office and Roger Mills County Sheriff’s Office for their continued assistance with this investigation.

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

05/03/2026

Roger Mills County, this week was a busy, eventful, productive and successful week for your Sheriff’s Office. But not without the help of several local and state agencies. We have worked with Game Wardens, State Troopers, DHS, Department of Agriculture Agents, OSBI, Beckham County Sheriff’s Office, Elk City Police Department, Dewey County Sheriff’s Office, Custer County Sheriffs Office, Warr Acres Police Department…. I’m probably missing a couple. Thank you to the RMSO staff and their ability to work well with others, in service to the citizens of RMC and the State of Oklahoma. Be proud of your public servants!

A few random snapshots of our activities and agencies we worked alongside.

04/14/2026

The Roger Mills County Sheriff’s Office has recently received several concerns/complaints about underage drivers operating motorized vehicles on streets and roadways. In towns where ordinances allow golf carts and UTVs to operate on streets, the ordinance first mandates the vehicles must be operated by drivers with a valid driver license. Note: RMC deputies do not want to write citations or seize vehicles. But when we consider the safety of your/our children we will enforce the law as necessary. If a deputy approaches you and asks you to keep your children off the dangerous roadways, please consider the contact a courtesy with respect and concern for public safety. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please like and share with your neighbors, this is a friendly reminder. The goal is truly the safety of children.