Read the arrest warrant - The State of Oklahoma vs. Forest Edward Osborn
HOOKER - The Blackmer Municipal Golf Course in Hooker is surrounded by schools and homes. Residents say two stray dogs roamed the area for months before being shot dead.
According to an arrest affidavit obtained by NewsChannel 10, Hooker Police Chief R.E. "Buddy" Holbert, City Superintendent Forest "Frosty" Osborn, and two other city employees were sent to the golf course back on December 10th to catch the dogs with a tranquilizer gun.
The officials could not get close enough to the dogs to hit them with the tranquilizer gun, but later found the dogs dead. Holbert said that he and the other city employees were "shocked to find the dogs had been shot and not tranquilized."
Osborn admitted to shooting the dogs with a firearm he carries in his city vehicle.
In the arrest affidavit, Osborn said "that although no one has ever authorized him to carry a firearm in his city vehicle... no one has ever said he couldn't carry one."
Several area residents were outraged because the of the close proximity of Hooker Public schools and residential neighborhoods.
But the Texas County Sheriff's Department concluded that "there is no evidence to support the accusation that Osborn shot towards the schools in a reckless manner."
They did include however that his actions disrupted the community, warranting two charges of outraging public decency. Osborn was arrested on those charges Friday.
Osborn and his attorney declined to comment, but many area residents say the charges are a mere slap on the hand for what should be an animal cruelty charge.
Those residents declined to speak on camera, saying they were disturbed but didn't want to cause more tension in their small town.
Osborn bonded out jail for $2,500 and is already back on the job.
If convicted of the outraging public decency charges, he could face up to $2,000 in fines and two years in jail.
Sunday, July 27 2014 9:09 PM EDT2014-07-28 01:09:20 GMT
Amarillo, TX - If your child's car seat moves when the car stops or turns, seems too small, or allows your child to get out...local agencies want to help keep your child safe.
Amarillo, TX - If your child's car seat moves when the car stops or turns, seems too small, or allows your child to get out...local agencies want to help keep your child safe.
Saturday, July 26 2014 9:39 PM EDT2014-07-27 01:39:34 GMT
Education, prevention and rehabilitation...three things that brought several golfing teams out to the course Saturday morning. The 7th annual Mother's against methamphetamine golf tournament teed off around 8 a.m. at the Palo Duro Creek golf course. Money raised is helping the "panhandle mama's" to spread their mission and educate the community about the dangers of using drugs.
Education, prevention and rehabilitation...three things that brought several golfing teams out to the course Saturday morning. The 7th annual Mother's against methamphetamine golf tournament teed off around 8 a.m. at the Palo Duro Creek golf course. Money raised is helping the "panhandle mama's" to spread their mission and educate the community about the dangers of using drugs.
Saturday, July 26 2014 8:57 PM EDT2014-07-27 00:57:37 GMT
A group working to help children who have been abused was the reason why this group laced up their shoes and hit the ground running, early Saturday morning. Around 50 runners participated in this years "Hot Blooded" 5-k and 10k run which was hosted by Get Fit in Amarillo.While participants did their best to win the race, organizers say the real winners are the children who will benefit from Saturday's event.
A group working to help children who have been abused was the reason why this group laced up their shoes and hit the ground running, early Saturday morning. Around 50 runners participated in this years "Hot Blooded" 5-k and 10k run which was hosted by Get Fit in Amarillo.While participants did their best to win the race, organizers say the real winners are the children who will benefit from Saturday's event.
Despite our hot weather, one group has their mind set on a much cooler time of year. The Salvation Army in Amarillo hosted a Christmas in July luncheon for families impacted by the Double Diamond fire in Fritch.
Despite our hot weather, one group has their mind set on a much cooler time of year. The Salvation Army in Amarillo hosted a Christmas in July luncheon for families impacted by the Double Diamond fire in Fritch.
July 26th is recognized as National Day of the Cowboy and is celebrated around the country. To honor this special day, many people made their way to the American Quarter Horse Museum.
July 26th is recognized as National Day of the Cowboy and is celebrated around the country. To honor this special day, many people made their way to the American Quarter Horse Museum.
Amarillo, TX -- Officials have arrested and charged two male juveniles with arson.In connection to the Mesa Verde school gym fire that happened two weeks ago.
Amarillo, TX -- Officials have arrested and charged two male juveniles with arson.In connection to the Mesa Verde school gym fire that happened two weeks ago.
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