Johnston County Sheriffs Deputies have made an the investigation has been ongoing for several months, in the use and distribution of melhamphetamine at a arrest and are actively serving search warrants as part with deputies making multiple arrests for possession of specific property. It was also determined that Bird, deof an ongoing investigation into drug activity in the methamphetamine. During the course of these inves- scribed as a convicted felon and violent repeat offender, county. ligations. Deputy Stowe developed probable cause to was in possession of a firearm.
According to a release from the Sheriffs Office, believe that John Roger Bird and others were involved Search warrants for the property were obtained from both a State Judge and a Chickasaw Nation Judge. Deputies conducted surveillance in the area in an effort to apprehend Bird during a traffic stop, aiming to minimize risk.
John Roger Bird
A vehicle leaving the location, driven by Bird, was subsequently stopped. Bird, exhibiting signs of methamphetamine influence, and another individual were detained. A K-9 unit performed an openair sniff of the vehicle, with the K-9 indicating the presence of illegal narcotics. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a loaded pistol, hidden behind the glovebox, which was later confirmed to be stolen from Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Bird was arrested and transported back to the target property as deputies executed the search warrant. Several other individuals were detained at the property but later released. One male who arrived at the residence was arrested for felony DUI and transporting an open container. Evidence indicating methamphetamine use was found at the residence.
John Roger Bird was booked into the Johnston County Jail on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm while under the influence, and public intoxication-Drugs.
The Sheriff's Office release commended the deputies for apprehending 'this violent, repeat offender who continues to be a threat to the citizens of our County.'
The case will be forwarded to the Eastern District of Oklahoma U.S. Attorney’s Office for federal prosecution, and a probable cause affidavit will be filed with the Chickasaw Nation.
The investigation remains active, with authorities continuing to target Bird's associates.
The release concluded with a statement from Sheriff Gary W. Dodd: “You should have listened! You should have heeded our warnings! The citizens of this county continue to be fed up with the drug trafficking and spreading poison throughout our communities and victimizing our county. So, we’ll just continue to teach you the hard way.”
