Oklahoma state briefs for July 22, 2015

July 22--Statewide

Disaster aid deadline extended

Oklahoma residents now have more time to register for state and federal disaster assistance for damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds of May 5 through June 4. The new registration deadline is Aug. 26. The extension gives Oklahomans an extra month to update insurance information and find other documents needed to complete or supplement their applications. Survivors may apply for state and federal assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling (800) 621-3362 or TTY (800) 462-7585. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services can call (800) 621-3362. Hours to register by phone are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Oklahoma City

Third man surrenders in shooting

The third man sought by police in an apparent robbery that turned fatal Friday night has been arrested, Oklahoma City police Capt. Paco Balderrama said. Jonathan Cortez Peters, 21, surrendered Tuesday to Norman police. He was wanted in the shooting death of Jalen Ware, 23, of 713 NE 79 Place. Two other men already are in Oklahoma County jail without bail in connection with Ware's death. Charges had not been filed as of Tuesday.

By Matt Dinger, Staff Writer

Benefit to aid assistance program

A benefit breakfast to help residents needing assistance paying their utility bills will be from 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday at The Salvation Army Chesapeake Energy Center of Hope, 1001 N Pennsylvania Ave. The Salvation Army Central Oklahoma will host the Home Energy Aid Pancake Breakfast in partnership with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co., Oklahoma Natural Gas, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma and Midwest City Masonic Lodge. Tickets are $5 for pancakes, bacon, orange juice and coffee. Call (405) 246-1100 for more information.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Tulsa

Woman accused of Medicaid fraud

A Tulsa woman faces Medicaid fraud charges for billing for services that were never provided to an elderly stroke victim, Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Tuesday. Mavis Floydneka Owens, 33, kept submitting bills after she was fired, resulting in a loss of $2,623 in Medicaid costs. She is charged with one count of Medicaid fraud and one count of obtaining property by deception.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

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