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Sand Springs

Overview: Sand Springs is a growing city six miles west of Tulsa.

It began as a planned industrial town under the tutelage of entrepreneur and oilman Charles Page who built and supported an orphanage and widow’s colony which still exists today. Page Memorial Library, built in the art deco style, houses the city’s Cultural and Historical Museum. Visitors and residents recreate at Keystone State Park, west of the city, and the Keystone Ancient Forest, which showcases the cross timbers forest.

The city's 2012 population was 19,101, a 9.4-percent increase since the 2000 census.

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Sand Springs man charged with murder in stabbing

Sand Springs man charged with murder in stabbing   9/10/2013

Ronnie Dean Haskins III, 40, is accused of killing Zachary Hank Montgomery, 24, about 11 p.m. Aug. 31 at 6105 W. Eighth St.

Sand Springs man held in homicide

Sand Springs man held in homicide   9/2/2013

Tulsa Police Homicide Sgt. Dave Walker said Ronnie Dean Haskins II, 40, was arrested about 5 p.m. at a trailer near 1600 S. 145th West Ave. in Sand Springs.

Sand Springs voters' November ballot to include $14.5 million bond proposal

Sand Springs voters' November ballot to include $14.5 million bond proposal   8/27/2013

Voters will be asked to approve a $14.5 million bond proposal this fall to allow for the construction of a new public safety facility and other projects.

Sand Springs teenager is arrested 3 times in 3 days

Sand Springs teenager is arrested 3 times in 3 days   8/27/2013

Kyle Austin, 18, was arrested Thursday on complaints of possession of a stolen automobile, a scheduled drug and marijuana; driving under the influence; and leaving the scene of an accident, Tulsa Jail records indicate.

Sand Springs City Council puts $14.5 million bond issue to voters

Sand Springs City Council puts $14.5 million bond issue to voters   8/26/2013

Three propositions seek to address public safety, renovate the Municipal Building and improve parks.

18-year-old arrested multiple times in 3-day period

18-year-old arrested multiple times in 3-day period   8/26/2013

He remains held in the Tulsa Jail in lieu of $30,000 bail.

Suspect in Osage County killing waives extradition from Texas

Suspect in Osage County killing waives extradition from Texas   8/23/2013

Robert Connor shot and killed his mother, investigators said, and apparently took his 6-year-old son, and drove to Lewisville, Texas.

Authorities: Argument over gas money preceded Sand Springs killing

Authorities: Argument over gas money preceded Sand Springs killing   8/22/2013

A former Glenpool teacher argued with his mother over gas money before he killed her and kidnapped his young son Tuesday evening, police alleged Wednesday.

Argument over gas money preceded Osage County killing, police say

Argument over gas money preceded Osage County killing, police say   8/21/2013

Robert Connor is accused of shooting his mother and abducting his 6-year-old son.

Man sought in woman's killing, kidnapping of son   8/21/2013

Osage County authorities were looking for a man in connection with a Tuesday evening homicide, and an Amber Alert was issued for the suspect's 6-year-old son.

Osage County deputies seeking suspect in Sand Springs-area homicide   8/20/2013

Sheriff’s investigators believe that Robert Leroy Connor killed his son's grandmother about 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Tulsa Tech opens campuses in Owasso, Sand Springs

Tulsa Tech opens campuses in Owasso, Sand Springs   8/20/2013

Tulsa Technology Center's new Owasso campus opened Monday with all the bells and whistles of a brand-new facility: state-of-the-art computers and technology, new furniture and lab equipment, a demonstration kitchen for the culinary arts program and a mock hotel room for the hotel and lodging management program.

Sand Springs public safety improvements focus of bond proposals

Sand Springs public safety improvements focus of bond proposals   8/4/2013

Construction of a public safety facility makes up the bulk of a $14.5 million bond issue expected to be on the ballot this fall.

Sand Springs man charged with child endangerment during police chase

Sand Springs man charged with child endangerment during police chase   8/2/2013

Cody James Austin, 21, had a toddler and an infant in his car during the pursuit, police said.

Sand Springs man who was 'behind on car payment' charged with Tulsa Chimi's robbery

Sand Springs man who was 'behind on car payment' charged with Tulsa Chimi's robbery   8/1/2013

The robbery occurred July 25 at the Chimi’s Mexican Food restaurant at 5320 S. Harvard Ave.

Man allegedly DUI with children in car in pursuit

Man allegedly DUI with children in car in pursuit   7/30/2013

Cody James Austin, 21, was arrested about 3:30 a.m. Saturday after he led police on a pursuit that began in the 2300 block of South Oklahoma 97 in Sand Springs, an arrest report says.

Sand Springs man arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Sand Springs man arrested on child sexual abuse charges   7/29/2013

Michael Wayne Eckfeldt, 36, is alleged to have abused 6-, 7- and 12-year-old girls.

Sand Springs man accused of DUI arrested

Sand Springs man accused of DUI arrested   7/29/2013

Officers observed that a woman, 3-year-old boy and 2-month-old infant were inside his vehicle, the report said.

Sand Springs man arrested in Tulsa Chimi's robbery

Sand Springs man arrested in Tulsa Chimi's robbery   7/26/2013

He 'admitted that he was behind on a car payment (and) needed money,' an arrest report says.

Sand Springs acid leak temporarily closes busy street   7/19/2013

No surrounding businesses or neighborhoods were evacuated.

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CITY OFFICIALS
City Manager
Rocky Rogers

rdrogers@sandspringsok.org

City Clerk
Janice Almy

Phone: 918-246-2500 x 2503
jlalmy@sandspringsok.org


Mike Burdge
Mayor, Ward 3 city council

Phone: 918-245-0153
ssward3@sandspringsok.org

Harold Neal
Vice-Mayor, Ward 5 city council

ssward5@sandspringsok.org

Michael Phillips
Ward 1 city council

Phone: 918-245-6430
ssward1@sandspringsok.org

Dean Nichols
Ward 2 city council

ssward4@sandspringsok.org

Brian Jackson
Ward 6 city council

ssward3@sandspringsok.org

James D. Rankin
At-large city council

Phone: 918-406-3043
ssatlarge@sandspringsok.org


Map of Sand Springs City Council ward boundaries
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Police Department
Non-emergency: 918-245-8777

Police Chief
Daniel Bradley

Phone: 918-246-2500 x 2531
DLBradley@sandspringsok.org

Fire Department
918-246-2548
Non-emergency: 918-245-8777

Fire Chief
Mike Wood

Phone: 918-246-2548
mgwood@sandspringsok.org