Citizen Report No. 1695508831 - 1289074073

Tommy "Gus" Handke

Healdton Police Department

167 Franklin Street

Healdton, Oklahoma 73438

(580) 229-1283

http://healdton.cab…

Date of Offense

February 23, 2023

Offense(s)

Misconduct

Statement

CLEET Number : 0082427

License Type : Fulltime Peace Officer

License Status : Active

License Effective Date : 01/21/1999

License Expiry Date : N/A

On or about the 23rd of February, 2023, acting Healdton Police Chief Tommy "Gus" Handke (husband to newly appointed [August 2023] District Attorney, Melissa Handke) was caught on body camera admitting to "giving breaks" and "working with" apparent methamphetamine dealer(s) contrary to his duty as a peace officer to enforce Oklahoma's Controlled Substance Laws.

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