OCDC Mourns Loss of Employee, National Guard Corporal

Clinton Vaught, a detention center officer and National Guard member, has passed away.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:17am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police badge or detention officer's uniform patch, lit dramatically by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a somber, investigative mood.The Oklahoma County Detention Center mourns the loss of one of its own, a dedicated officer who also served in the National Guard.Oklahoma City Today

The Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC) is grieving the loss of one of its employees, Officer Clinton Vaught, who was also a corporal in the National Guard. The center announced Vaught's passing, though details about the circumstances are still unclear.

Why it matters

The death of an OCDC officer is a tragic event that impacts the entire detention center community. Vaught's dual roles as a public servant in both law enforcement and the military make his passing especially poignant.

The details

The Oklahoma County Detention Center has not released specifics about the circumstances surrounding Corporal Clinton Vaught's death. As an officer at the detention center as well as a member of the National Guard, Vaught's passing is being mourned by colleagues in both his professional roles.

  • Officer Clinton Vaught's death was announced by the OCDC on April 7, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC)

The county jail facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where Clinton Vaught was employed as an officer.

Clinton Vaught

A detention officer at the OCDC who also served as a corporal in the National Guard. His death was recently announced by the detention center.

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The takeaway

The loss of Officer Clinton Vaught is a somber reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by those who serve their communities in law enforcement and the military. The OCDC community is coming together to mourn his passing.