CP)--An Enid man was arrested Wednesday on more than 20 complaints of manufacturing, possession and distributing child pornography, as well as, lewd molestation. 40 year-old Jason Wallis was booked after an interview with Enid Police Department Internet Crime Against Children detectives. Wallis is facing complaints of possession of child pornography, six counts of distribution of child pornography, six counts of manufacturing child pornography, 18 counts of lewd molestation, a count of rape by instrumentation and a count of violating Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act. Enid Police Department Sgt. Aaron Barber was contacted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in reference to a man in Enid uploading images of child pornography to Tumblr. The investigation led Barber to Wallis, who came to the station for an interview. During the interview Wednesday, Wallis reportedly admitted to uploading the image in question to Tumblr and later showed Barber multiple images of child pornography he had on his cellphone. Authorities said Wallis admitted to possessing, distributing and manufacturing child pornography, both still images and videos, as well as, the sexual abuse of three children, ranging in age from 7 months old to 5 years old. The investigation into Wallis is ongoing. Police said they believe there are other people involved and further arrests could be made.
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FC)--Frank “Watermelon” Campbell passed away Wednesday at the age of 99. Campbell opened, owned, and operated the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma on North Washington. It's one of the largest collections of railroad memorabilia in the United Stattes. Campbell converted the old Santa Fe Depot into the museum back in 1989. Prior to launching the museum, Campbell worked 44 years for several different railroads.
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CN)—39 more virus-related deaths and 3,781 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
01.07.21
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Cases |
315,354 |
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Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date |
2,462,941 |
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Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date |
2,779,745 |
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Acute Care OSDH Licensed Facility Hospitalizations |
1,795 |
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Other Types of Facilities Hospitalizations |
192 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
18,193 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
2,672 |
*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. As a result, counts are subject to change. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health. As of 2021-1-07 at 7:00 a.m.
There have been 5705 positive COVID-19 cases, and 46 deaths in Garfield County. 5040 of those cases and 43 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 1496 cases, Alfalfa 967, Major 745, Blaine County is at 707 cases, and Grant 412.
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VP)--The Oklahoma State Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine scheduler portal is now available for pre-registration. The department launched the COVID-19 vaccine scheduler portal to notify Oklahomans when they’re eligible to receive the vaccine and provide more information on how to schedule an appointment. Oklahomans can visit this portal at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov, but appointment scheduling will not be available until Thursday. Health officials said currently only Oklahomans who are 65 and older, health care workers and/or first responders will be able to schedule appointments. As the state advances in its phased approach to vaccine distribution, the system will notify and allow individuals in additional priority groups and phases the opportunity to schedule their appointment.
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RC)--The City of Enid will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony this week for the new skate park. On Friday 10:30 AM the public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Enid Skate Park, located at 124 North 5th Street. Special guest will be Enid native and world renowned violinist Kyle Dillingham, who not only is known for playing the violin, but is an avid skateboarder.
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CV)--The Garfield County Health Department and area medical volunteers will hold a COVID-19 vaccination event at Stride Bank Center on Monday. It will be the third such event, and is designed to serve area residents 65 and older. According to a Health Department press release, COVID-19 vaccine distribution events will continue to be held weekly by appointment in Alfalfa, Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Grant, Kingfisher, Logan and Major counties. These events are currently only open to first responders, health care workers and people 65 and older.
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