OKLAHOMA CITY – When laws are broken in or near its facilities, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections ensures accountability – whether the individual is staff or a member of the public. That is why today, ODOC is announcing it will now post all arrests on its Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) profiles to increase transparency in its operations.
This includes arrests made by ODOC’s Office of Inspector General, as well as arrests by partner law enforcement agencies related to incidents in or near ODOC facilities. Posts will include the individual’s name, charges, date of arrest and a brief summary of the incident, consistent with applicable laws and privacy standards. All information shared will comply with state law and respect due process, as all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
“I’ve worked with Director Justin Farris to tell the full story of corrections. We highlight our successes, the hard work of our staff, and the positive changes within the incarcerated population. But telling the full story also means showing our challenges as well,” said Chief of Public Relations Kay Thompson. “When people violate the law, we hold them accountable, even if they are staff. This is why I’m glad we are now highlighting our efforts to keep our facilities safe. Our staff is dedicated and professional, but when bad actors appear, it erodes public trust and jeopardizes security. That’s why we need to showcase all aspects of the agency and champion the vast majority of our staff who are passionate about transforming lives and building a stronger Oklahoma.”
The initiative is part of ODOC’s broader effort to increase transparency, strengthen public trust and highlight accountability across all areas of the agency. You can follow the profiles at https://www.facebook.com/oklahomadoc and https://x.com/OklaDOC.
Below is a list of all arrests and charges filed since Jan. 1, 2026.
- Lane Palmer, of Oklahoma City, was arrested on Jan. 4 for throwing multiple packages over the fence at James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena, Okla. He was apprehended shortly after the incident by the Helena Police Department and booked in the Alfalfa County Detention Center. The packages contained tobacco, rolling papers, lighters and cellphones. He was charged with unauthorized entry into a prison and bringing contraband drugs into a penal institution.
- Visitor Amie Sutton was arrested on Jan. 10 at the Allen Gamble Correctional Center in Holdenville, Okla., for bringing in a cellphone, tobacco and drugs. She has been charged with felony, conspiracy and three counts of introduction of contraband into a penal institution.
- ODOC Correctional Officer Jeremy Davis, of Heavener, was arrested on Jan. 12, 2026, after an inmate was found with a phone. The OIG investigation revealed that Davis purchased the phone and brought it into the Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center in Hodgen, Okla. He was booked into the LeFlore County Jail.
- Visitor Precious Cox was arrested on Jan. 18 after arriving at the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Okla., for her scheduled visit. Cox previously mailed a package to the facility containing cellphones and marijuana. Cox also had two controlled substance pills on her. She was booked into the Osage County Jail and charged with conspiracy and bringing contraband into a penal institution.
- On Jan. 30, Myazia Brown, of Tulsa, arrived at the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy with three large duffel bags full of contraband. The bags contained alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes and cellphones. At that time, Brown was on probation for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. She was booked into the Osage County Jail and charged with bringing contraband into a penal institution.
- Visitor Janisha Johnson and her son Christian Johnson, both of Lawton, Okla., were arrested on Jan. 31 at the James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena, Okla. Christian was caught on camera passing contraband in the visitation room. They were both booked into the Alfalfa County Jail and each charged with a misdemeanor for compounding a crime.
- On Feb. 18, Staff member Connie Killman was observed pushing a cart in the parking lot of Great Plains Correctional Center in Hinton, Okla. She had hidden several cellphones in the cart. While she was unaware that two of them had fallen out in the parking lot, Killman brought the other four into the facility. She was booked into the Caddo County Detention Center and charged with one count of bringing contraband into a penal institution.
- Darian Lime was seen by an ODOC employee throwing packages over the fence of James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena, Okla, on March 10. He was detained by the ODOC employee until he was arrested by the Helena Police Department. The packages contained marijuana, cellphones, tobacco and nicotine vapes. He was charged with unauthorized entry into a prison and bringing contraband drugs into a penal institution.
- Visitor Tara Scism was arrested on March 14 for bringing contraband into the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Okla. A foreign object was felt during Scism’s pat-down. Two packages were found on her containing approximately 195 grams of methamphetamine and paper suspected to be soaked in K2. She was booked into the Osage County Detention Center and will be charged with introduction of contraband and trafficking in methamphetamine.
- Lexington Correctional Center officer Daniel Ackah was arrested on March 18 after an incident was reported involving the sexual assault of an inmate. He was booked into the Cleveland County Detention Center and charged with rape by instrumentation and sexual battery.
