The Race For Oklahoma County Sheriff A big race is on the ballot Tuesday to fill the Oklahoma County Sheriff seat. It’s been 20 years since a new sheriff has taken over office. There are four republicans, two democrats, and one independent running for Oklahoma County Sheriff.

Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan called for the creation of a non-political trust to oversee future operations of the Oklahoma County Jail and Sheriff's office.

There’s a new sheriff in town at the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office. 

The date of a special election to fill the soon-to-be vacant seat for Oklahoma County Sheriff has been set by Gov. Mary Fallin for later this year. 

Former Chief of Police with the Spencer Police Department Virgil L. Green announced Thursday that he will run as a democrat for Oklahoma County Sheriff. 

Within hours of the announced retirement of Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel, a few people threw their names into the hat to run for his seat.

Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel said in an email to his staff that he will retire at 5 p.m. on March 1. 

An Oklahoma County reserve deputy was badly injured after police said a driver did not stop at a red light and hit his vehicle. 

A human skull and other body parts were found in a wooded area Tuesday near SE 15 and Harrah Road in eastern Oklahoma County, according to Sheriff John Whetsel. 

Oklahoma County voters are deciding between longtime Sheriff John Whetsel and former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and state Rep. Mike Christian. 

Election day is now one week away. There are several issues on the ballot and one of those includes the Oklahoma County Sheriff. While both candidates for Oklahoma County Sheriff disagree on several topics, the need for a new jail is a bipartisan issue.

An Oklahoma County deputy was arrested and fired over the weekend after being accused of rape.