Elk City Man Accused of Exploiting Mother

1-600

April 7, 2023

By News Director Jared Atha

An Elk City man was arrested recently after allegedly setting up credit cards in his elderly mother’s name and spending nearly $275,000.

A probable cause affidavit shows that Elk City Police were notified by the victim of the possible fraudulent activity on December 21, 2022. Then, police were told that 54-year-old Preston Craig Clowdus had added his name onto his mother’s banking, and credit card accounts without her knowledge, and had the two credit cards linked to the bank account.

An investigation revealed that purchases using the cards, mainly online, took place between May 2022 and December 2022.

The affidavit showed that a search warrant was served at the suspect’s home on March 20. There authorities would find electronics, documentation, and a credit card all linked to the case.

Clowdus was arrested on site without incident.

He was charged with, among other things, exploitation of an elderly person, and possession of a stolen credit card.

Bond was initially set at $50,000. His next court date is scheduled to take place May 8.

Copyright 2023 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.

2604011850_1629660

Election Day Reminders and Tips

Cheyenne, OK – Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7th, for the Reydon School District Board of Education General Election. Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary Kelly Tice offers these important

2603301015_1352383

Top Oklahoma Schools Recognized at SWOSU SWIM 2026

Weatherford, OK — The annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Interscholastic Meet (SWIM), one of the longest-running academic competitions in Oklahoma, was held March 26, 2026, on the SWOSU campus in Weatherford. The first SWIM contest was