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Explosion Rocks Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office: Officers Injured, Inmates Relocated

Antlers, Oklahoma – An explosion at the Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday afternoon resulted in injuries to four staff members and the dislocation of numerous inmates, setting off a chain response from local law enforcement and emergency responders. Sheriff Bj Hedgecock reported that the incident caused minor injuries to two officers and two deputies. Additionally, another staff member received a precautionary medical evaluation at a hospital. The explosion disrupted the regular operations of both …

Explosion Rocks Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office in Oklahoma, Deputies Injured but No Fatalities Reported

Antlers, Oklahoma — An investigation is underway after an explosion rocked the Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office and attached jail, causing injuries to several deputies, authorities said Monday. The incident occurred at the back of the sheriff’s office building, which houses both administrative offices and the county jail. Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that the blast resulted in injuries but fortunately, no fatalities. The sheriff’s office reported that a few deputies sustained injuries due to smoke inhalation …