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Pawhuska Chief Arrested for Fraud | Tulsa News
Pawhuska’s new Chief of Police, Forrest Smith, just turned himself in after being arrested on fraud charges in Canadian County. The scandal began in February when investigators probed suspicious audit practices tied to his prior role in Okarche. A damning discovery: an affidavit claiming compliance with audit rules was signed by someone who wasn’t even at the office that day — and Smith allegedly used their signature and notary stamp without permission. The arrest warrant came July 29, and Smith surrendered the next day. This case is shaking trust in law enforcement and raising big questions…
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