Miami, OK Police Honor Guard

06/19/2023

Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr.

Trooper Jay Rougeau was shot and killed by a wanted man near the intersection of Swamp Road and Baumgardner Drive in Walker Township shortly after 3:00 pm.

At 12:45 pm the subject had entered the parking lot of the Pennsylvania State Police's Lewistown Barracks and opened up on troopers, wounding a State Police lieutenant. During the subsequent manhunt, Trooper Rougeau located the subject in a wooded area and the two exchanged gunfire. Trooper Rougeau and the man were both killed in the shootout.

Trooper Jay Rougeau was shot and killed by a wanted man near the intersection of Swamp Road and Baumgardner Drive in Walker Township shortly after 3:00 pm.

06/05/2023

OK - Miami, Oklahoma Police Department

BRIAN JEFFERY TUNNELL
Patrolman B.J. Tunnell was shot and killed while serving a felony warrant with another officer at the Elms Motel in Miami.

During a struggle between both officers and the subject, the man grabbed the other officer's weapon and shot Patrolman Tunnell. The suspect fled the room. The other officer took Patrolman Tunnell's weapon, was able to return fire, and fatally wound the suspect.

Patrolman Tunnell was transported to Francis Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

05/07/2023

The word Hero sometimes is lost on folks. Today, Sallisaw Police Captain, John Weber, performed a life-saving, heroic act all while completely placing his own life in jeopardy.

During Diamond Daze in Sallisaw today, three individuals led police on a pursuit that ultimately headed toward the area of the festival where hundreds of kids were enjoying themselves in and around the bounce house area. Within a block of the festival, Captain Weber placed himself in danger by using his police vehicle to stop these lunatics who were wreaking havoc on this community.

Captain Weber, thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. We pray you heal quickly.

Oh, by the way, Captain Weber is the VP of the Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police.

04/11/2023

We had the opportunity to honor a great man today. Delmer Burris will be missed by so many people. His life of service left a legacy to be remembered.

04/05/2023

Delmer Leroy Burris - View Obituary & Service Information

Delmer Burris spent his life serving others. Delmer began his life of service in the US Army. Delmer retired from the Miami Police Department after serving Miami's citizens for 20 years. He continued his service with the GRDA Police and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office before retiring in 2017.

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03/20/2023

OFFICERS DIE FROM INJURIES: Oklahoma lost two law enforcement officers today who were critically injured in separate car crashes recently. McAlester Police announced today that Patrolman Joseph Barlow, left, succumbed to his injuries today after he was hit Friday by a driver while escorting the body of a fallen comrade. Also today, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office announced Deputy Jeremy McCain, right, died from his injuries after he crashed into a swing gate that punctured his windshield and crushed him March 10th. Both men leave behind families and communities who loved them dearly 💔

02/22/2023

Correctional Officer Jay Miller

Correctional Officer Jay Miller

Correctional Officer Jay Miller died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while assigned to the Washington Corrections Center for Women at 9601 Bujacich Road in Gig Harbor.

02/20/2023

Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald

Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald

Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect near 1700 W Montgomery Street in Philadelphia at about 7:30 pm.

02/19/2023

Police Officer Geoffrey Redd

Police Officer Geoffrey Redd

Police Officer Geoffrey Redd succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two weeks earlier while responding to a suspicious person call at the Poplar-White Station Library at 5094 Poplar Avenue.

02/17/2023

Police Officer James Muhlbauer

Police Officer James Muhlbauer

Police Officer Jim Muhlbauer and K9 Champ were killed in a vehicle crash at 10:15 pm at the intersection of East Truman Road and Benton Boulevard in Kansas City.

08/12/2022

Route 66 Heritage Festival

It was a privilege to participate jointly with the Miami Fire Department in the opening ceremonies for this year’s Route 66 Heritage Festival.