Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Sequoyah County Jail?
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Sequoyah County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Sequoyah County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Sallisaw police department at 918-776-9028 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Sequoyah County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Oklahoma inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Oklahoma.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Sequoyah County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 918-776-9028.
Sequoyah County Jail Visitation Hours
| Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Sequoyah County Jail
More Information
The current Sequoyah County jail was finished in 2002 for a little over $3 million. The authority over the jail was the Sequoyah County Criminal Justice Authority but it was transferred to the Sheriff's Department in 2009.
While searching for a stolen vehicle, Sequoyah County Deputy Sheriff Perry Chuculate was murdered on August 27, 1926. During the search, he and other deputies stopped a vehicle that was driving at a high rate of speed. The officers approached the vehicle. As they did, the people inside stepped out and opened fire on the law enforcement officers. The group was the Kimes Gang, a group of bank robbers. Matthew Kimes and his brother were arrested and convicted of manslaughter. They were given 25 years. Mathew Kimes escaped from the jail. He was rearrested in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Charles Arthur “Pretty Boy” Floyd started his criminal career in Sequoyah. When he turned 18, he was arrested for robbing a post office for $3.50. He later went on to have a crime spree that spanned the midwest. He eventually was called Public Enemy Number 1 by the FBI. He was killed by police and the FBI in Ohio. His body was brought back to the county and buried.
In the early years of the state, Sequoyah County had a gang of masked men going around causing violence. Larry Breda was just one of the victims of the gang. They attacked multiple people all over the county. They would cut the telephone lines and attack. Fred Brightcrite was one of the members of the gang to be arrested.
A few years ago, a gang of men killed Jack Vincent Purselley. His wife was convicted to 45 years for her part in the murder after pleading no contest. William Douglas Daniel was sentenced to 20 years after testifying against the others. He was the shooter. Another man was arrested in the case.
The county saw controversy in 2013 over a South Carolina request of extradition for Dusten Brown. The South Carolina governor sent the request and the Oklahoma governor signed off. Brown was accused of kidnapping his daughter of an adoption issue. The controversy came when the Oklahoma judge assigned to the case granted bail to Brown. This delayed the case. The sheriff at first refused to let Brown go but ended up having to.
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