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Osage Today
By the People, for the People
Florida Man Arrested in Oklahoma on Child Abuse Charges
Pawhuska police apprehended Dakya Kirby, who was wanted in Florida for cruelty toward a child and sexual assault on a minor
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Pawhuska Police Department, working with the Osage County Sheriff's Office, arrested a Florida man named Dakya Kirby who was wanted on charges of cruelty toward a child and sexual assault and battery on a minor. Kirby was hiding in Pawhuska, Oklahoma when he was apprehended and booked into the Osage County Jail, where he is awaiting extradition back to Florida.
Why it matters
Child abuse and sexual assault allegations are extremely serious crimes that can have long-lasting impacts on victims. This arrest highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation across state lines to apprehend suspects wanted for such heinous acts.
The details
Pawhuska police were informed by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Florida that Dakya Kirby was wanted on charges of cruelty toward a child and sexual assault and battery on a minor. Kirby was hiding in Pawhuska, Oklahoma when he was arrested by the Pawhuska Police Department working in conjunction with the Osage County Sheriff's Office. Kirby was then booked into the Osage County Jail and is awaiting extradition back to Florida.
- On February 23, 2026, Pawhuska police arrested Dakya Kirby.
The players
Dakya Kirby
A Florida man who was wanted on charges of cruelty toward a child and sexual assault and battery on a minor.
Pawhuska Police Department
The law enforcement agency that apprehended Dakya Kirby in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
Osage County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that worked with the Pawhuska Police Department to arrest Dakya Kirby.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Florida law enforcement agency that informed Pawhuska police that Dakya Kirby was wanted on charges in their jurisdiction.
What’s next
Kirby will be extradited from the Osage County Jail back to Florida to face the charges against him.
The takeaway
This arrest demonstrates the importance of law enforcement cooperation across state lines to apprehend suspects wanted for serious crimes like child abuse and sexual assault. It also highlights the need for vigilance in tracking down and holding accountable those accused of harming the most vulnerable members of society.
