NewsLocal News

Actions

Charges filed against Webbers Falls Police Chief

Posted at
and last updated

WEBBERS FALLS, Okla. — On April 30, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced the arrest of Webbers Falls police chief.

Now, charges have been filed against Webber Falls Police Chief, Matthew Crittenden.

According to affidavit, Crittenden has been charged with Assault and Battery on Police Officer, Feloniously Pointing Firearm and Carrying Firearm while Under the Influence

According to a press release, Police Chief Matthew Crittenden was involved in an altercation with another officer in the department.

The altercation happening around 11:30 p.m. on April 28, OSBI says.

Another officer witnessed the altercation and contacted OSBI to investigate, which led to Crittenden's arrest, says OSBI.

OSBI says Crittenden was arrested on April 29 and facing one charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Crittenden has been booked into the Muskogee County jail, OSBI says.

Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.

Download our free app for Apple and Android and Kindle devices.

Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines and Daily Forecasts.

Follow us on Twitter

Like us on Facebook