January 19, 2024
A Weatherford woman has been charged with child abuse in Custer County District Court after she allegedly assaulted her 15-year-old son.
According to a probable cause affidavit, authorities with the Custer County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a home in a rural part of the county to a report of a possible runaway on December 30. When they arrived they were told by the mother, 38-year-old Jennifer Renee Bridges that her son had run away from the home after he allegedly assaulted her.
Later the boy was located with his older brother. The older brother would tell authorities that the reason the youth had left the home was because Bridges had allegedly assaulted him. The brother would show the deputy pictures of injuries the teen had sustained in the alleged attack which included scratch marks to the boy’s left eye, ear and neck, along with bruises on his arm.
Also it was later discovered that a witness had video of the incident on her cell phone which authorities would later obtain, along with the photographs.
During an interview with deputies, Bridges would say that the two had gotten into an argument and her son had tried to re-enter the home when she allegedly tried to stop him before wrestling and falling to the floor.
Initial bond for Bridges was set at $20,000.
Her next court date is scheduled for February 16.
Copyright 2023 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.
Elk City Grad Receives OERB Scholarship
May 29, 2024 It was announced recently that a record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars will be awarded to students at state universities studying petroleum-related fields.
Great Plains Regional Medical Center Announces 2024 Nurse of the Year
May 28, 2024 GPRMC Press Release Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) is proud to announce Lauren Celsor, CCRN, BSN, as the recipient of the 2024 Nurse of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Lauren’s outstanding
Coca-Cola Southwest & SWOSU Partner to Help First-Gen College Students
May 28, 2024 SWOSU Press Release One of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, a company of Arca Continental, has generously established a scholarship benefitting first-generation students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Early Voting Begins Thursday, June 13th
May 28, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Board Press Release Early voting begins Thursday June 13th for voters in Roger Mills County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day,
Absentee Deadline and Early Voting
May 28, 2024 Custer County Election Board Press Release The deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot for the June 18, 2024, Republican Primary Election is Monday, June 3rd at 5 p.m. said Ann Brown, Secretary, Custer County
ECHS Seniors Prepare for Boys State
May 28, 2024 By Landry Brewer Four members of the Elk City High School class of 2025 hope that Oklahoma Boys State is gonna treat ’em great.
Deadly Memorial Day Accident Near Carnegie
May 28, 2024 The cause of a deadly crash near Carnegie on Monday is under investigation.
The Clinton Public Works Authority receives $100,000 grant for water system improvements
May 24, 2024 The Clinton Public Works Authority (Authority) in Custer County received approval for a $100,000 Emergency Grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure.
Local County Eligible for Unemployment Assistance
May 24, 2024 Five additional counties, including one in Western Oklahoma, are now eligible to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Reach Higher Program at SWOSU Awards over $59,000 in Scholarships
May 24, 2024 SWOSU Press Release The Reach Higher degree-finishing program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded over $59,000 in scholarships to 20 SWOSU students during the 2023-2024 academic year, including the 2024 summer semester. Over
Public Invited to Memorial Day Service
May 23, 2024 Memorial Day weekend is upon us once again and that means the annual Memorial Day service at Elk City’s Fairlawn Cemetery will take place Monday morning.
K9 Unit Aids in Traffic Stop, Drug Discovery
May 22, 2024 A Tennessee man was arrested in Custer County recently after being found with a large amount of marijuana and cocaine.
Bicycle Accident Injures Erick Juvenile
May 22, 2024 An unusual accident in Erick early Monday morning involving a vehicle and a juvenile on a bicycle.
Manslaughter Suspect Back Behind Bars
May 21, 2024 The man charged in the shooting death case of Colter Jake Vaught is back in jail after allegedly tossing a bag of animal feces at a memorial honoring the victim.
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Work Ready Weatherford
May 21, 2024 SWOSU Press Release Work Ready Oklahoma (WRO) is hosting a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Work Ready Weatherford center. The event will take place on May 22 from 10 a.m.
NWS: Latest Western Oklahoma Tornado Rated EF-2
May 21, 2024 The National Weather Service released preliminary tornado ratings for two tornadoes that touched down on Sunday in Oklahoma.
Last Week to Request Absentee Ballots For June 18th Election
May 20, 2024 Roger Mills County Election Office Press Release The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 3rd.
Caddo Co. Wreck Hospitalizes OKC Woman
May 20, 2024 An Oklahoma City woman was hospitalized Friday afternoon after being involved in a one vehicle accident near Hydro.
More Tornadoes Strike Western Oklahoma
May 20, 2024 Oklahoma saw another round of tornadoes late Sunday afternoon and well into the evening.
Burglary Suspect Turns Himself In
May 17, 2024 The Elk City Police Department has announced the arrest of the suspect wanted in a burglary case.
Washita Co. To Receive FEMA Disaster Assistance
May 17, 2024 The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to appropriate $45 million to help counties that have been ravaged by recent tornadoes.
Remembering May 16th, 2017
May 16, 2024 It was seven years ago today (May 16, 2017) Elk City experienced one of it’s worst natural disasters in city history when a tornado ravaged the south side, destroying or damaging multiple homes near
Elk City Graduation Saturday
May 16, 2024 The 2023 – 2024 school year is wrapping up across the country with graduation ceremonies taking place throughout the next few days.
Sayre Man Accused of Attempting to Steal Car
May 15, 2024 A Sayre man was arrested and charged recently after allegedly attempting to steal a car.
SWOSU Nursing Launches Direct Admit Pathway Program for High School Seniors
May 15, 2024 The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced a new initiative: the Direct Admit Pathway (DAP) program, offering high school seniors a clear route into the traditional Bachelor of Science
