Mangum Police Department

05/12/2026

🚨📱 OH LOOK… ANOTHER “TRAFFIC CITATION” TEXT SCAM. 📱🚨

They’re back at it again, folks...

Several people have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from the “Oklahoma Civil Traffic Notice” or some mysterious “Civil Enforcement Department” threatening license suspension, warrants, court action, and demanding immediate payment.

Let’s break down all the reasons this thing screams 🚩SCAM🚩:

❌ There is no “Civil Enforcement Department of the Oklahoma District Court.” That’s simply not a real agency or official title in Oklahoma.

❌ “Oklahoma District Court Jurisdiction” That phrase doesn’t even make sense in the way they used it. Courts are organized by county and judicial district — not some statewide “traffic notice division.”

❌ Random fake officials “Judge David Thompson” and “Clerk Maria Gonzalez” are generic placeholder-style names scammers often use to make things sound official.

❌ Weird case numbering The citation and case numbers are inconsistent and formatted strangely compared to actual Oklahoma traffic case systems.

❌ Immediate threats and panic tactics Scammers LOVE phrases like:
⚠️ “Pay immediately”
⚠️ “License suspension”
⚠️ “Warrant issuance”
⚠️ “Collection agency referral”
The goal is to make you panic before you think.

❌ The website is fake-looking The link shown: “ok.govkuqe.autos/dmv”
…is NOT an Oklahoma government website.

Real Oklahoma government websites end in: ✔️ .gov ✔️ ok.gov
Not whatever alphabet soup this nonsense is.

❌ Courts do NOT notify people like this You are not going to receive an unofficial text message demanding payment for a citation with a random link attached.
Official court notices are generally handled through:
📬 Mail
👮 Personal service
📄 Official court paperwork
Not “PRESS AND HOLD THIS LINK NOW OR ELSE.” 🙄

❌ Spelling/grammar/layout issues Even scammers apparently skipped proofreading class.

And finally…
⚠️ DO NOT CLICK THE LINK.
⚠️ DO NOT ENTER PAYMENT INFORMATION.
⚠️ DO NOT GIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION.

If you receive one of these:
✔️ Delete it
✔️ Block the sender
✔️ Warn family members, especially elderly relatives
✔️ If unsure, contact the actual court or police department directly using verified phone numbers

The scammers are getting more creative… but thankfully not more intelligent. 😅

05/08/2026

🎙️ LIVE LOCAL PODCAST ALERT 🎙️

Today at 11:15 AM, our own Major Josh Olson will be sitting down with up and coming podcaster, Rod Duff for a live conversation on the Mangum podcast!

This episode, titled “From Oilfield to Impact,” talks about Major Olson’s journey from working in the oilfield to law enforcement, leadership, community service, and the experiences in between that helped shape the path along the way.

There’s a pretty solid chance this interview includes:
✔️ Stories from Olson's roots and how he got here
✔️ Community talk
✔️ Leadership discussions
✔️ A few honest moments about burnout and rebuilding
✔️ At least one completely unnecessary joke
✔️ Rod trying to keep the conversation on track

If you want to hear about community leadership, policing, local projects, and some behind-the-scenes stories from Mangum life, be sure to tune in!

📺 Watch here:
Mangum Podcast with Rod Duff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCZXZMJzxdQ

Support local conversations. Support local people.
And... Major Olson wanted to make it clear that despite the image preview... he does not have that much hair. 😂

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05/06/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT... Again... 🚨
We’ve been made aware of fake “court enforcement” notices like the one pictured below being sent around. This document is NOT legitimate, and we want to point out some of the red flags so nobody gets caught by this scam.

Here are some things that immediately stand out:

❌ “District Court of Oklahoma County – Traffic Division” Oklahoma district courts do not normally operate or title things this way in official enforcement notices. The wording is awkward and inconsistent with real Oklahoma court documents.

❌ “Final Enforcement Notice – Court-Ordered Compliance Required” Real courts do not typically use overdramatic phrases designed to intimidate people into panic-paying fines. Scammers rely heavily on fear and urgency.

❌ Multiple unrelated violations listed together This notice claims: • Toll evasion
• Parking violation
• Speeding violation
Real citations and court cases are specific. They don’t usually lump random unrelated violations together in a generic bullet list.

❌ Suspicious legal wording Phrases like: “FORMALLY DECLARED DELINQUENT” “ACTIVE ENFORCEMENT STATUS” “CONTINUED ESCALATION OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS”
…read more like a movie script than an actual Oklahoma court notice.

❌ The QR code payment push One of the biggest red flags is the giant “SCAN QR CODE TO MAKE A PAYMENT” section. Scammers want you to panic and pay immediately before thinking critically.

❌ Generic signature block The “R. Martinez” signature appears generic and provides no clear court clerk identification or verification information.

❌ Unrealistic threats The notice threatens: • License suspension
• Registration holds
• Collections
• Permanent driving record damage
…all at once, in bold dramatic language designed to scare recipients into immediate payment.

❌ Formatting inconsistencies Official Oklahoma court paperwork has standardized formatting, case tracking, and filing information. This document mixes fonts, capitalization styles, spacing, and wording inconsistently throughout the page.

⚠️ Most importantly: Courts and law enforcement agencies generally do NOT demand payment through random QR codes or send threatening enforcement notices in this style.

If you ever receive something suspicious:
✔️ Do NOT scan the QR code
✔️ Do NOT send payment
✔️ Do NOT click unknown links
✔️ Contact the court directly using a verified phone number
✔️ Contact your local law enforcement agency if you are unsure.

As always, if something feels off, slow down and verify before reacting. Scammers count on panic and urgency to get your money. They are hoping that people won't ask us if it is real because it's a "lawful threat". Nah... Give us a holler and we will help you out.

Ugh.... we all hate AI now...

Stay safe, Mangum. 👮

05/05/2026

Tonight, the Mangum Police Department proudly welcomed Officer Syncere Loftis as he officially took the oath and was sworn in following the successful completion of the CLEET Academy.

From the day he joined our department, Officer Loftis has shown a genuine passion not only for law enforcement, but for serving people with compassion, integrity, and respect. Completing CLEET is no small accomplishment. It takes discipline, sacrifice, commitment, and the willingness to push through challenges most people will never see.

Tonight marks more than a graduation. It marks the beginning of a career dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Mangum and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Loftis on this important milestone. We are proud to have him as part of our department and look forward to the impact he will make in our community.

Congratulations, Officer Loftis. Your journey is just beginning.

05/01/2026

🌸🚨 AFTER ACTION REPORT: OPERATION MAY DAY MAYHEM 🚨🌸

Mission Status: SUCCESSFUL… even with the cardio

At approximately 1000 hours, Mangum PD and an outstanding group of volunteers kicked off Operation May Day Mayhem. This year’s mission began at the Mangum Skilled Nursing & Therapy, where we started things the right way... with smiles, conversations, and a whole lot of flowers going directly to residents.

From there… we fanned out across town.
Armed with about 900 flowers and good intentions (plus a little chaos), teams spread through neighborhoods delivering surprise drops to over 650 homes.

Reactions included: • Smiles and waves
• Door opens mid-drop “oh—hi!” moments
• Confusion quickly turning into appreciation
• And a few people trying to figure out who just hit their porch with kindness
Field tactics observed: • “Drop and casually walk away like this is normal”
• “Abort mission, door opened!”
• “Send the kids—they’re faster and less suspicious”

What started as a simple idea turned into a full-on good time. Just neighbors showing up, laughing, running around town, and doing something small that meant a whole lot.

Logistics Report:
We started with a mountain of flowers… and ended with none. Every single one found a home.
Officer Condition:
• Cardio: improved
• Stealth: still questionable
• Morale: sky high

To everyone who showed up, donated, and helped make this happen, thank you. This is what makes Mangum special.

If you have pictures from the event, post them in the comments and share!

And if today proved anything… it’s that kindness is really easy, but may require you to run sometimes.

👀 Keep an eye on our page…
We’ve got something coming in June:
“Red vs Blue: Summer Edition.”
You’re not going to want to miss it. 💦😄

05/01/2026

🌸🌼 IT IS TIME!!! MAY DAY MAYHEM! 🌼🌸

It’s go time, Mangum!

05/01/2026

🌸🌼 TODAY IS THE DAY - MAY DAY MAYHEM! 🌼🌸

It’s go time, Mangum!

Join us TODAY at 10:00 AM at the high school parking lot as we kick off May Day Mayhem! We’ve got flowers ready to go, and we’re about to spread some smiles all across town.

Bring a flat, bring whatever flowers you’ve got... the more, the better! 🌷Don't sweat it if you don't have any, we got lots for you! 🌺

We’ll break into groups and head out to deliver flowers to homes and our community members, including some special stops like the Mangum Skilled Nursing & Therapy. Expect a little “ding d**g ditch… but make it wholesome.” 😄

This is all about community, kindness, and having a great time together.
Let’s show up big, Mangum. Let’s make some people’s day. 💐

See you at 10!

04/30/2026

🎉 LET’S SHOW UP FOR OUR KIDS, MANGUM! 🐅

Our Mangum All-Star athletes are heading out to represent our community, and they deserve a send-off they’ll never forget.

📍 Friday, May 1st
⏰ 8:00 AM
📌 Mangum High School – Front Lawn

We’re asking everyone who can to come out, line the walkway, and help us cheer these kids on as they head to the All-Star Olympics. This is their moment, and moments like this matter.

These athletes have put in the work, shown the dedication, and now they’re representing ALL of Mangum. Let’s make sure they feel that support as they load up and take off.

Bring your energy, your voices, and your pride. Let’s send them off the right way.
GO TIGERS! 🐅🧡

04/29/2026

🌹 🌺 It's quite lovely in the PD right now. 🌼
We're gonna miss the wonderful smell of flowers but we are super excited for May Day Mayhem this Friday. 🎉

👋 See y'all there!

⏰ 10am at the Highschool's front parking lot. 🚗

04/28/2026

🌸 May Day Mayhem Just Got Even Better, Mangum! 🌸

We’ve got some awesome community support to share!

Our friends at Southwest Garden Center and Landscaping have stepped up to help make May Day Mayhem even bigger this year. 🌼

👉 They are offering 10% OFF any flowers purchased for the event!
All you have to do is stop by, let them know you’re buying flowers for May Day Mayhem, and they’ll take care of the rest.

📍 Check them out here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pS1YpL2h9SaQwARw9?g_st=ac

This is a perfect opportunity to grab a flat (or two 👀) and be part of spreading kindness across our community this Friday.

We’re incredibly thankful for local businesses that continue to support what we do and help bring Mangum together. Let’s show them some love and fill this town with flowers!

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