Longtime Oklahoma City Counselor Resigns Over Seized Cash Allegations

Court filing claims $400K in OKCPD seizures shifted to city accounts without proper process

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A municipal counselor who had worked for the City of Oklahoma City for nearly 30 years resigned "under duress" over the way the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) was handling seized money, according to a court filing. The filing alleges that over $400,000 in cash seized by OKCPD was shifted to city accounts without following proper procedures.

Why it matters

The allegations raise concerns about transparency and accountability in how law enforcement agencies handle seized assets, which can be a controversial practice. The counselor's resignation under duress suggests deeper issues within the city government's oversight of OKCPD's cash seizure and forfeiture processes.

The details

The court filing claims that OKCPD seized over $400,000 in cash and shifted the funds directly into city accounts, bypassing standard procedures for asset forfeiture. This allegedly occurred without proper documentation, court orders, or other legal processes typically required for law enforcement to retain seized money.

  • The court filing was submitted on February 9, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD)

The local law enforcement agency accused of improperly handling seized cash.

City of Oklahoma City

The municipal government that oversees OKCPD and is alleged to have received the improperly seized funds.

Unnamed Municipal Counselor

A long-serving city counselor who resigned "under duress" over the OKCPD's handling of seized money.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure that any seized assets are handled with the utmost transparency and accountability to the public.”

— Unnamed Resident (spotonoklahoma.com)

What’s next

The court filing will likely prompt an investigation into OKCPD's asset forfeiture practices and the city government's oversight of such procedures.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for robust oversight and clear policies around law enforcement's handling of seized cash and other assets to prevent potential misuse or improper transfers of public funds.