Joe Lester

Cleveland County Commissioners presented Steve Lucas with a plaque Monday commending him "for his professional response on Nov. 12, 2009, when he quickly responded to a violent act by a defendant appearing before the Cleveland County Court. His courageous actions led to the disarming of the defendant and saving the life of the defendant by applying lifesaving measures to stop the bleeding until medical personnel could arrive. Even though he sustained wounds himself, his actions were commendable. Only after the defendant was being treated by medics did he take care of his own wounds," Chairman Rod Cleveland said. Read More

Inmates who will spend Thanksgiving Day at the Cleveland County Detention Center should not expect a traditional holiday meal, Cleveland County Undersheriff Rhett Burnett said. Read More

Even though he got the airport treatment Monday morning as he made his way into the Cleveland County Courthouse, longtime Norman resident Bobby Stevens said he was glad to see security being taken seriously. Read More

Beginning next week, Cleveland County Courthouse visitors may only enter and leave through the secured west doors facing Jones Avenue. Read More

Cleveland County Sheriff Joe Lester has announced extra security measures that take effect at the Cleveland County Courthouse beginning next week. Read More

NORMAN, Okla. New security measures will be in place starting next week at the Cleveland County courthouse. Read More

Cleveland County sheriff's deputies have started wearing newly designed uniforms. Read More

Cleveland County deputies seized about 50 pounds of marijuana after stopping a sport utility vehicle along Interstate 35. Read More

Cleveland County deputies began wearing newly designed uniforms Monday. Read More

Cleveland County deputies will be wearing newly designed uniforms starting Monday. Read More