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Oklahoma man charged with slew of animal abuse charges after bringing 4 dogs to St. Louis crematorium
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – An Oklahoma man is sitting in the St. Louis City jail Saturday after prosecutors charged him with over a dozen animal abuse charges, saying he showed up at a local crematorium with four dead dogs. Police say they found a total of 16 dogs in dire conditions in the man’s box truck.
St. Louis City prosecutors charged 38-year-old Robert Peters of Noble, Oklahoma, Friday with nine counts of animal abuse by torture, a class E felony, and seven counts of animal abuse, a class A misdemeanor. Peters is being held at the St. Louis City Justice Center without bond.
According to a police probable cause statement, officers received a call on Friday from a local crematorium saying a man had brought four dogs to be cremated. An employee of the crematorium told officers it wasn’t unusual for people to request their dogs be cremated, but it was unusual for someone to bring in four at once.
When officers arrived, they said they found Peters and his box truck at the scene. Police say Peters told them he owns an animal transportation business for animals that he runs out of their Oklahoma home.
Inside the box truck, police said they found 16 dogs in dire condition. Four of the dogs in the truck were dead. Seven other dogs were in what police said were “near death” and critical condition. The other five dogs were in stable condition.
Police said many of the dogs were covered in their own feces and urine, and that a “sawdust-like powder” covered the dogs and truck. Police said the dogs appeared lethargic due to the high temperatures in the back of the box truck.
Police, along with St. Louis Animal Control, took the dogs from the scene.
First Alert 4 is working to gather more information on the dogs’ condition after they were taken from Peters.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved House Resolution 1054, designating April 2026 as Library Month in Oklahoma.
The resolution was filed by Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, and recognizes the role libraries play in supporting education, workforce development, access to technology and community engagement across the state.
April 29 was also observed as Library Day at the Capitol, hosted by McCane in partnership with the Oklahoma Libraries Association and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. The event provided an opportunity for residents, library professionals and lawmakers to connect and discuss the impact of library services.
“I am so excited to host the first ever Library Day at the Capitol to help advocate for our libraries and library staff,” McCane said. “Together, we can ensure that libraries continue to thrive and serve as vital resources for generations to come.”
State officials emphasized that libraries serve as critical community resources, offering educational programming, workforce support and access to information. They also highlighted libraries as “third places,” providing spaces for community interaction outside of home and work.
Library representatives from across Oklahoma participated in the event, showcasing programs such as early literacy initiatives and STEM education opportunities, particularly in rural areas.
Officials said the designation and event aim to raise awareness of the role libraries play in improving literacy, supporting communities and expanding access to resources statewide.
SAYRE, Okla. (KOKH) — The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for Barry Christian, who went missing on Tuesday.
The Sheriff’s Office said Christian’s last known contact was yesterday, after he failed to appear for a scheduled meeting, and his current whereabouts are unknown.
Christian is described as a 54-year-old white male, approximately 6 ft tall and 230 lbs with blue eyes and grey hair.
Authorities said Christian is believed to be driving a charcoal gray 2024 Ram pickup.
Oklahoma Senate District 38 candidate Barry Christian reported missing in Beckham County
If you have any information on Christian’s whereabouts, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately or call the Sayre Police Department at 580-928-2122.
Christian is currently a candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 38.
Christian is currently running for a seat in the Oklahoma Senate.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper accused of raping and sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Court records show Jarqez Evans is charged with first-degree rape and forcible oral sodomy in connection with a traffic stop in January 2025.
READ MORE: Oklahoma trooper arrested for sexual assault after alleged traffic stop incident
The incident reportedly happened when Evans stopped a vehicle at S.E. 29th and S. High Avenue. The victim told investigators that Evans told her she could follow him down the street or go to jail for driving under suspension and without insurance.
After following Evans to S.E. 31st and High, Evans entered the victim’s front passenger seat. The victim then drove further south and parked.
Officials said at that point, Evans allegedly unzipped his pants and instructed the victim to perform a sex act on him. He then asked the woman to bend over, at which point he allegedly sexually assaulted her.
READ MORE: Dash cam: former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper charged with rape after traffic stop
Then, Evans returned to his vehicle without issuing any citations to the victim.
The victim reported the sexual assault to the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Officers collected evidence before handing over the investigation to OHP’s Criminal Investigations Section.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it received the complaint and placed Evans on administrative leave shortly afterward.
Following an investigation, Evans was arrested and his employment was terminated.
“The Oklahoma Highway Patrol values the trust placed in us by the citizens we serve,” OHP said in a statement. “When that trust is called into question, we take appropriate action in accordance with our policies and the law, regardless of position or rank.”
On Wednesday, Evans pleaded not guilty to the charges during his arraignment.
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The case moved to a pretrial conference, set for August, and his bail was listed at $100,000.
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