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Nance charged for detaining female in house of prostitution
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July 31, 2024
Nance charged for detaining female in house of prostitution
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor,

A woman with addresses in both Muldrow and Sallisaw has been charged with detaining a female in house of prostitution after she allegedly had two individuals engage in sexual activity with another, in exchange for marijuana and cash. Brittany Nance, 26, was formally charged on July 9 in Sequoyah County District Court and a warrant was issued for her arrest the same day. Following a July 17 arraignment, she is now scheduled to appear for an August 28 felony disposition docket before Associate District Judge Kyle Waters.

Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s deputy Mark Choate reported he was dispatched to Steve Owens Road in Gore regarding a juvenile that was allegedly sexually assaulted.

The juvenile told Choate “we were pimped out,” and that Nance had allegedly contacted a male to bring “weed and money” in exchange for sexual acts with the minor and the other individual.

Choate contacted Nance and she agreed to come to the Sheriff ’s Office for an interview, but after speaking with investigators, she changed her mind and the interview was ended. During a forensics interview with the juvenile, the juvenile told authorities they were living with Nance and Nance’s boyfriend, and that Nance originally planned to have sexual relations with the male herself until her boyfriend became mad, according to the affidavit.

When Nance allegedly set up the meeting, the juvenile thought Nance was joking but the male agreed to meet with the juvenile and another individual in Gore for the alleged transaction.

At the residence, the male allegedly engaged in sexual acts with the two and Nance, according to the affidavit.

The two then reached out for help and police were called to the residence.

The minor also was able to obtain the marijuana, marijuana gummies and $100 cash, and turn it over to deputies as evidence.

Following an investigation, the male was identified as Jonathan H. Sidler, 27, of Fort Smith, Ark. Court records show Sidler was charged with one felony count of distribution of controlled dangerous substance, including possession with intent to distribute and one criminal misdemeanor count of procuring of prostitute.

He entered a not guilty plea to his charges and was given a $10,000 bond. He is now scheduled to appear for an Aug. 28 arraignment in Sequoyah County District Court.

Vian School Board appoints Parks as new member
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Vian School Board appoints Parks as new member
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
March 4, 2026
The Vian Board of Education approved a $745,000 building bond resolution, appointed a new board member and re-employed administrative and district leadership for the 2026-2027 school year during its r...
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Escaped inmate is captured near Keota
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Escaped inmate is captured near Keota
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
March 4, 2026
Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane announced Monday morning that Robey Butler, an inmate at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester who unlawfully walked away from the facility on Feb. 18, has...
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Gore woman charged with first-degree manslaughter
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
March 4, 2026
A Gore woman is facing two felony charges nearly nine months after a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 100 claimed the lives of two motorcyclists in Sequoyah County. According to an affidavit filed Fe...
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Sex offender sought for failing to comply
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Sex offender sought for failing to comply
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
March 4, 2026
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Gore man classified as an aggravated sex offender after officials say he failed to comply with Oklahoma’s Sex Offender Registration Act. According to an affidav...
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High-speed chase ends in arrest, officer bitten by dog
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High-speed chase ends in arrest, officer bitten by dog
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
March 4, 2026
A late-morning investigation in Vian escalated into a high-speed pursuit on Feb. 2 after a driver allegedly sped toward an officer, fled through town at nearly 80 miles per hour, and later attempted t...
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Tribe announces passing of David Thornton Sr.
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Tribe announces passing of David Thornton Sr.
March 4, 2026
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. released the following statement following the passing of David Thornton Sr.: “Today we honor the life and service of David Thornton Sr., a dedicated l...
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Eagle tour is March 7
March 4, 2026
An Eagle Tour at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Vian is scheduled for Feb-March 7. For more information, contact the Refuge at 918-773-5251.
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Teen transported in two-vehicle crash, Vian woman uninjured
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
March 4, 2026
A 17-year-old Park Hill driver was injured last Monday morning in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Carters Landing in Cherokee County, according to OHP. The crash occ...
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Vian Band receives good rating
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Vian Band receives good rating
March 4, 2026
Congratulations to the Vian School Band for their recent performance at the Checotah Band Daze competition. They received a good rating from the judges at the concert competition.
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Finding purpose in service
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Finding purpose in service
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
March 4, 2026
At 37, Brandie Kennedy of Sallisaw is building a life rooted in service to her family, her faith and her community. A graduate student at the University of Oklahoma studying clinical mental health cou...
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Students inducted
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Students inducted
March 4, 2026
Webbers Falls Public School students Hailey Shanks (left) and Peyton Hobbs have been inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. These two young ladies were honored with an induction ceremony ...
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