Kansas, Oklahoma men arrested on multiple charges

(From the Galena Police Department)

Just after 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 Galena Police Officers along with Cherokee County Deputies were dispatched to a verbal exchange between a large group of individuals at the Schermerhorn Park creek. Cherokee County Dispatch advised the suspect assaulted park goers and their children by allegedly brandishing a firearm and fleeing the scene.

Baxter Springs Police Officers were able to find the suspects vehicle and make a felony car stop with them. Suspected Marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found, along with two guns that were seized.

Arrested at the scene was 23 year old Skylar Matthew Howey of Commerce, OK. Howey was transported to the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of possessing Marijuana, drug paraphernalia, multiple counts of Aggravated Assault with deadly weapon, multiple counts of Aggravated Endangering a child, and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

Also arrested on scene was 34 year old Anthony Wayne Tiger of Baxter Springs, KS. Tiger was transported to the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of possessing Marijuana and drug paraphernalia.