Victim of Trespass Arrested
A LeFlore County News Editorial
In one of the strangest quirks of law enforcement in LeFlore County history, Barbara Ellison, the victim of the trespass by the 'wolf woman', as reported previously by LeFlore County News, has been arrested.
LeFlore County Special Judge Jeff Mixon, who recently released a man accused of molesting an 18 month-old female family member on bond of $2,500, set bond for Ellison at $1,000. Ellison is charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for defending herself and her property against the 'wolf woman' on 10/24/05.
LeFlore County Undersheriff Bruce Curnutt, accompanied by Deputies Wesley Ritter and Roy Dugan swooped down upon Barbara Ellison at her home during the late afternoon of October 25th to make the arrest. Why the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office felt it necessary to send three men to arrest one woman is not apparent. Perhaps they were scared and felt over-whelming force was necessary, or maybe a couple of them were just along for 'laughs' at Ellison's expense or they wanted to visit with their friends next door.
This incident was the first time throughout the course of the scandal known as The Fence of LeFlore County that the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office has arrested anyone in-spite of numerous complaints by Barbara Ellison regarding crimes committed against her, her mother and their property.
As Ellison was being escorted into the LeFlore County courthouse by Deputy Roy Duggan, a series of photographs were taken of her and Deputy Duggan by what has been described as an 'old woman' accompanied by a young boy. Deputy Duggan who reportedly once told Barbara Ellison he "didn't want to see his name on the internet" may be dismayed to learn that the photographs were placed on various internet forums by unknown individuals apparently seeking to defame Ellison.
Owing to the quick response of family and friends in getting Ellison 'bailed out' she did not spend any time inside a jail cell.
The first hearing in this case is set for November 16th, before Judge Mixon who was previously disqualified from hearing a protective order case which Ellison brought against her neighbors. Ultimately the decision to disqualify Judge Mixon will rest with District Judge Williams, who previously disqualified him from the earlier case owing to his earlier personal involvement in the matter.
In light of the arrest of Barbara Ellison, some LeFlore County residents are asking, "Could it be that the LeFlore County justice system is sending a message?" One saying, "Don't complain about the crimes committed against you by our friends or you will be the one arrested?".
In one of the strangest quirks of law enforcement in LeFlore County history, Barbara Ellison, the victim of the trespass by the 'wolf woman', as reported previously by LeFlore County News, has been arrested.
LeFlore County Special Judge Jeff Mixon, who recently released a man accused of molesting an 18 month-old female family member on bond of $2,500, set bond for Ellison at $1,000. Ellison is charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for defending herself and her property against the 'wolf woman' on 10/24/05.
LeFlore County Undersheriff Bruce Curnutt, accompanied by Deputies Wesley Ritter and Roy Dugan swooped down upon Barbara Ellison at her home during the late afternoon of October 25th to make the arrest. Why the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office felt it necessary to send three men to arrest one woman is not apparent. Perhaps they were scared and felt over-whelming force was necessary, or maybe a couple of them were just along for 'laughs' at Ellison's expense or they wanted to visit with their friends next door.
This incident was the first time throughout the course of the scandal known as The Fence of LeFlore County that the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office has arrested anyone in-spite of numerous complaints by Barbara Ellison regarding crimes committed against her, her mother and their property.
As Ellison was being escorted into the LeFlore County courthouse by Deputy Roy Duggan, a series of photographs were taken of her and Deputy Duggan by what has been described as an 'old woman' accompanied by a young boy. Deputy Duggan who reportedly once told Barbara Ellison he "didn't want to see his name on the internet" may be dismayed to learn that the photographs were placed on various internet forums by unknown individuals apparently seeking to defame Ellison.
Owing to the quick response of family and friends in getting Ellison 'bailed out' she did not spend any time inside a jail cell.
The first hearing in this case is set for November 16th, before Judge Mixon who was previously disqualified from hearing a protective order case which Ellison brought against her neighbors. Ultimately the decision to disqualify Judge Mixon will rest with District Judge Williams, who previously disqualified him from the earlier case owing to his earlier personal involvement in the matter.
In light of the arrest of Barbara Ellison, some LeFlore County residents are asking, "Could it be that the LeFlore County justice system is sending a message?" One saying, "Don't complain about the crimes committed against you by our friends or you will be the one arrested?".
posted by LeFlore County News @ 7:06 AM
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