Facebook Twitter K1-TEXT Email Print

News

Crime

Posted: Jul 31, 2026 9:32 AMUpdated: Jul 31, 2026 10:13 AM

Pawhuska Police Chief Charged With Failing to Comply With Audit Process

Share on RSS

 

Ty Loftis

Pawhuska Police Chief Forrest Smith was booked into the Canadian County Detention Center on Thursday after allegations that Smith notarized an affidavit attesting he complied with the audit process. This alleged crime occurred while Smith served as Okarche Police Chief.

The Canadian County District Attorney’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation look into these allegations. The investigation revealed Smith used the signature and notary stamp without permission.

A warrant for Smith’s arrest was issued on Wednesday and he turned himself in on Thursday. He posted a $5,000 bond.

 

(Photo Courtesy of OSBI Facebook Page.)


« Back to News