Crime
Federal authorities arrested US Postal worker Ottis McCoy for throwing away mail, including an election ballot
McCoy has been charged with theft of United States mail.
A United States Postal Service mail carrier, Ottis McCoy, has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly discarding over 1,000 pieces of mail, including 400 pieces of political mail and one election ballot.
The incident came to light when a co-worker noticed that McCoy had returned from his route earlier than usual, despite being assigned a significant amount of mail.
A check of McCoy’s vehicle GPS data revealed that he had deviated from his route and visited a wooded lot.
A Postal Inspector launched an investigation and obtained surveillance footage from a nearby resident.
The footage allegedly shows McCoy arriving at the wooded lot in his postal van and discarding mail into the surrounding trees and bushes.
Among the discarded mail, one piece was identified as a Florida absentee ballot.
McCoy has been charged with theft of United States mail.
He faces potential legal consequences for his actions, which could include fines and imprisonment.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.