CG)--Enid Police responded after a man allegedly pointed a gun at another man who had been reportedly passing out neo-Nazi literature late Monday night during the city of Enid’s Fourth of July celebration at Meadowlake Park. EPD officials said arriving officers found a man being followed by another man, who was yelling for police to stop the man he was following because the first man had a gun and had pointed it at him. However, officers found no weapons after stopping and frisking the man. The reporting man disappeared back into the crowd of people before police could contact or identify him. A bystander told police the pursuing man was the person to have displayed a firearm, according to police. According to an EPD report, the man who was stopped by police handed over a piece of paper to officers and identified himself, but he refused to answer any questions about what was going on. The paper also included statements saying he would not speak to police, would not waive his rights and would not allow his personal items to be searched. Other officers arrived on scene and searched the area for the reporting man but also were unable to locate him or develop any further information to determine whether a crime had been committed. The man who had been stopped and frisked was released, and no arrests were made. Two Enid women told the News & Eagle on Tuesday they had been approached by the man at the park and received a neo-Nazi pamphlet from the man.
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HF)--While over a dozen fireworks-related fires were reported and responded to by Enid and Garfield County fire departments over the 4th of July weekend, authorities say no significant damage or injuries were reported. The discharging of fireworks in the city of Enid, and on county roads id illegal and can result in fines. From Friday through early Tuesday morning, Enid Fire Department responded to nine fires, with six occurring on July 4. Three of the fires were fireworks-related, and two others were suspected to involve fireworks. Up to 15 rural fires in Garfield County, mostly fireworks-related, were reported on Monday.
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HA)--A Heat Advisory has been issued for this afternoon from 1:00 to 8:00 for all of northcentral Oklahoma. Daytime highs are expected to be in the low 100’s, with the Heat Index near 110 degrees. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment if possible. If you must be outdoors, avoid the hottest parts of the day and be sure to take plenty of breaks. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. The excessive afternoon heat across the area is expected each afternoon through the upcoming weekend.
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CC)--The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday for a Study Session and Regular Meeting. During the study session commissioners will discuss proposed changes to the Animal Welfare ordinance in regards to keeping hens, discuss allowing portable signs for special events, and hear updates on the Kaw Lake Water Supply finances and current street repairs. During the regular meeting the commission is scheduled to adjust a couple of funding appropriations and address a number of regular business items. The Study Session will be held Thursday at 5:00 p.m., with the Regular Meeting beginning at 6:30. Both will be held in Council Chambers of the city administration building on West Garriott and are open to the public.
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