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Tim Willert is a native Californian with Oklahoma ties who covers courts. Prior to moving to Oklahoma in June, 2011, he was as an editor for FOXSports.com in Century City, Calif., and reported on courts for the Los Angeles Daily Journal and city government for the community news division of the Los Angeles Times. Willert is a graduate of California State University Northridge.
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Man accused of exposing himself in Wheeler Park
May 23, 2013
Joshua C. Phillips, 18, charged with outraging public decency. Read More
May 23, 2013
Joshua C. Phillips, 18, charged with outraging public decency. Read More
Oklahoma City man accused of punching teenage daughter in face
May 23, 2013
A man accused of punching his 14-year-old daughter was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic abuse, court records show.
Arthur Gene McCully, 47, of Oklahoma City, is accused of punching the girl one time in the face with his fist April 27 at a residence in the 2100 block on N Prospect Avenue, records show.... Read More
May 23, 2013
A man accused of punching his 14-year-old daughter was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic abuse, court records show.
Arthur Gene McCully, 47, of Oklahoma City, is accused of punching the girl one time in the face with his fist April 27 at a residence in the 2100 block on N Prospect Avenue, records show.... Read More
Ex-Oklahoma County jail officer, two others charged in alleged plot to smuggle contraband
May 23, 2013
Tina N. Reed, 31, fired and jailed Monday after being caught with drugs, phones inside Oklahoma County Detention Center Read More
May 23, 2013
Tina N. Reed, 31, fired and jailed Monday after being caught with drugs, phones inside Oklahoma County Detention Center Read More
Oklahoma City pair facing murder charges in death of 7-year-old left home alone
May 22, 2013
Lorese Paulina Cruz, 26, and Julio Cesar Nevarez, 19, both of Oklahoma City, were charged with murder, arson and burglary in an April 28 house fire that left Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, dead. Read More
May 22, 2013
Lorese Paulina Cruz, 26, and Julio Cesar Nevarez, 19, both of Oklahoma City, were charged with murder, arson and burglary in an April 28 house fire that left Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, dead. Read More
Police say suspect in Oklahoma City arson death planned to rob house to get back at ex
May 22, 2013
Lorese Cruz, 26, denies involvement in the Oklahoma City house fire that killed a 7-year-old child left home alone. Her co-defendant said they didn't know Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, was inside. Read More
May 22, 2013
Lorese Cruz, 26, denies involvement in the Oklahoma City house fire that killed a 7-year-old child left home alone. Her co-defendant said they didn't know Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, was inside. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Trial ends when police witnesses called to help at tornado site
May 21, 2013
An Oklahoma County judge declared mistrial in the case of Adam Piro, who is accused of shooting at officers. Read More
Two Bethany, OK, police officers cleared to return to work
May 18, 2013
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigated Bethany police officers regarding allegations of missing evidence. Two were cleared to return to work; one officer remains on paid administrative leave. Read More
Oklahoma County judge lowers bail for man charged in crash that killed pedestrian
May 16, 2013
Lorenso L. Ibanez, 22, of Oklahoma City, under heavy security after threats made against his life, is accused of striking John Amos, 24, who later died. Read More
May 16, 2013
Lorenso L. Ibanez, 22, of Oklahoma City, under heavy security after threats made against his life, is accused of striking John Amos, 24, who later died. Read More
Former suspect in Carina Saunders slaying is accused of driving stolen car
May 16, 2013
Luis E. Ruiz, 38, of Oklahoma City, was charged with murder in dismemberment killing, but prosecutors dismissed the case. Read More
Murder defendants mocked dead Midwest City man, witness testifies
May 15, 2013
Stephen L. Segar, of Midwest City, and Kelly J. Charty, of Oklahoma City, are accused of killing Gary Scheetz, 47, and setting fire to his house. Read More
May 15, 2013
Stephen L. Segar, of Midwest City, and Kelly J. Charty, of Oklahoma City, are accused of killing Gary Scheetz, 47, and setting fire to his house. Read More
Oklahoma County judge issues arrest warrant for potential juror found in contempt
May 14, 2013
Rickey Christopher, 23, of Oklahoma City, failed to appear for a hearing Tuesday after being late for court twice last week. Read More
May 14, 2013
Rickey Christopher, 23, of Oklahoma City, failed to appear for a hearing Tuesday after being late for court twice last week. Read More
Man accused of punching three Oklahoma City hospital workers
May 14, 2013
George L. Batiste, 28, faces assault and battery charges in a May 1 incident at St. Anthony Hospital. Read More
May 14, 2013
George L. Batiste, 28, faces assault and battery charges in a May 1 incident at St. Anthony Hospital. Read More
Garfield County man faces federal gun charge
May 14, 2013
Justin W. Prentice, 32, was found in possession of a handgun after allegedly stalking his former high school principal at Drummond High School. Read More
Ex-YWCA Oklahoma City worker facing embezzlement charge turns herself in
May 13, 2013
Shannon Marie Rickards, 41, of Oklahoma City, is accused of stealing more than $280,000 in revenues generated by a store that resells donated clothing to support program for battered women and children. Read More
May 13, 2013
Shannon Marie Rickards, 41, of Oklahoma City, is accused of stealing more than $280,000 in revenues generated by a store that resells donated clothing to support program for battered women and children. Read More
Gun shows considered easy targets for felons seeking firearms
May 12, 2013
A suspected drug trafficker prevented from purchasing assault rifles faces a federal ammunition charge after purchasing multiple rounds from a gun show at Oklahoma City's State Fair Park. Read More
May 12, 2013
A suspected drug trafficker prevented from purchasing assault rifles faces a federal ammunition charge after purchasing multiple rounds from a gun show at Oklahoma City's State Fair Park. Read More
Ex-YWCA CFO charged with embezzlement in Oklahoma County
May 10, 2013
Shannon Marie Rickards, 41, is accused of stealing more than $280,000 in revenues from a resale store that aids battered women. Read More
Alleged mob enforcer pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal beating in Oklahoma City
May 09, 2013
Larry Eugene Tosh, 40, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Richard Allen Burns Jr., 32. Read More
May 09, 2013
Larry Eugene Tosh, 40, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Richard Allen Burns Jr., 32. Read More
Oklahoma County judge finds prospective juror in contempt after being late twice in two days
May 07, 2013
Ricky Christopher was briefly jailed Tuesday for trying to explain his tardiness after previous day's warning. Read More
May 07, 2013
Ricky Christopher was briefly jailed Tuesday for trying to explain his tardiness after previous day's warning. Read More
Oklahoma City woman sent to prison for posing as expectant mother in adoption scam
May 07, 2013
Federal judge orders Shelly R. Henson, 40, of Oklahoma City, to repay nearly $50,000 she received from prospective parents. Read More
May 07, 2013
Federal judge orders Shelly R. Henson, 40, of Oklahoma City, to repay nearly $50,000 she received from prospective parents. Read More
Edmond woman accused of drowning dog
May 06, 2013
Kristen Elliot, 25, of Edmond, was arrested Saturday and booked on an animal cruelty complaint. She told police, “Joy was put out of her misery the best way that I knew how,” court papers show. Read More
May 06, 2013
Kristen Elliot, 25, of Edmond, was arrested Saturday and booked on an animal cruelty complaint. She told police, “Joy was put out of her misery the best way that I knew how,” court papers show. Read More
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