Bartlesville Woman Charged for Allegedly Beating Husband

Barbara Morgan faces felony domestic assault and battery charges after incident with police

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

A Bartlesville woman named Barbara Morgan was seen in Washington County Court on Thursday after allegedly beating her husband. Morgan is being charged with felony counts of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a police officer.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents like this one highlight the ongoing challenges in Oklahoma communities to address abuse within families and provide support services for victims. Law enforcement response and the judicial process in these cases are also under scrutiny.

The details

When deputies arrived on the scene, they say Morgan had physically assaulted her husband. She is accused of using an unspecified weapon to attack him. Morgan also allegedly assaulted a police officer during the incident.

  • The alleged incident occurred on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Barbara Morgan

A Bartlesville woman who has been charged with felony domestic assault and battery as well as assault on a police officer.

Washington County Court

The court where Morgan appeared after the alleged incident.

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What’s next

The judge will determine if Morgan will be allowed bail as the case proceeds through the judicial system.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing need for domestic violence prevention programs, crisis intervention, and support services in Oklahoma communities to address abuse and protect vulnerable family members.