Police officer's son suspected of stealing father's car

Many youngsters borrow their parents' cars without their parents approval, but usually these aren't their fathers' patrol cars.

A Norman police car was reported stolen from a Norman residence Saturday morning around 6:15 a.m, according to a Norman police statement.

The 1999 Ford Crown Victoria four-door with Norman Police markings on both sides was missing from an officer's home on Cruce Street.

The suspects were the officer's 15-year-old son and another 16-year-old boy, according to the statement.

At approximately 9:15 a.m. police were notified by the Frederick Police Department that the stolen police car was recovered in that city after a pursuit.

The two juveniles were taken into custody after the police car went off the roadway and got stuck.

The boys didn't resist arrest and were not injured in the accident, according to the statement.


Journalism college dean search narrows to three

The search for the first dean of the newly formed Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication has focused on three candidates.

One candidate, Charles Self, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University, said he is in "serious negotiations" with OU to become dean.

He said it is premature to assume that he has been offered the job.

"It's fair to say we're mutually interested," he said. "I think OU's a wonderful place - a great school." He said he is impressed by the potential of the new college.

Self came to campus Friday, said Laura Schaub, associate professor of journalism and member of the search committee.

"He is an impressive candidate and has a great deal of experience in university administrative positions," she said.

He also has a journalism background, she said.

Self said there is no firm deadline on the negotiations, but he wants to make a decision soon.


For more information about the journalism college, go to http://jmc.ou.edu.
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