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Osage Today
By the People, for the People
Florida Man Arrested in Oklahoma on Child Abuse Charges
Pawhuska police cooperated with Osage County and Pinellas County authorities to apprehend the suspect.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Pawhuska Police Department worked with the Osage County Sheriff's Office to arrest Dakya Kirby, a Florida man wanted on charges of cruelty toward a child and sexual battery. Kirby was hiding in Pawhuska when authorities tracked him down.
Why it matters
Child abuse cases are a serious concern, and the apprehension of a suspect wanted on such charges in another state highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation across jurisdictions to protect vulnerable individuals.
The details
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Florida informed the Pawhuska Police Department that Dakya Kirby was wanted on charges of cruelty toward a child and sexual battery. Pawhuska police then worked with the Osage County Sheriff's Office to locate and arrest Kirby, who was hiding in Pawhuska.
- On February 23, 2026, the Pawhuska Police Department arrested Dakya Kirby.
The players
Dakya Kirby
A Florida man wanted on charges of cruelty toward a child and sexual battery.
Pawhuska Police Department
The law enforcement agency that worked with the Osage County Sheriff's Office to apprehend the suspect.
Osage County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that cooperated with the Pawhuska Police Department to locate and arrest the suspect.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Florida law enforcement agency that informed the Pawhuska Police Department about the suspect.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of cross-jurisdictional cooperation between law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects wanted on serious charges, especially those involving the abuse of children.
