Citizen Report No. 1764006766 - 2067615013

CLEET Number :  0073412

License Type :  Fulltime Peace Officer

License Category :  Basic Certification

License Status :  Active

License Effective Date :  12/22/2009

License Expiry Date :  N/A

• Position: Sheriff
• Agency: Coal County Sheriff’s Office, Coal County, Oklahoma
• Status: Duly-elected, currently subject to Multicounty Grand Jury Accusation for Removal and related district court removal proceedings.

Case Overview

• Proceeding Type: Civil removal proceeding for misconduct in office (non-impeachable public officer) under 22 O.S. § 1181, with requested immediate suspension under 22 O.S. § 1195.
• Initiating Body: Twenty-First Oklahoma Multicounty Grand Jury (Oklahoma Attorney General's Office).
• Caption / Case No.: In the Matter of the Multicounty Grand Jury, State of Oklahoma v. Jason Smith, Case No. CV-2025-57 (Coal County).
• Filing Date (Accusation / Notice): Stamped filed November 21, 2025, in Coal County District Court.

Related Media Coverage: KTEN and KXII news reports describing the accusations and quoting Sheriff Smith’s public response.

Alleged Misconduct

The Multicounty Grand Jury Accusation sets out two counts: Oppression in Office and Habitual Drunkenness, both charged as misconduct in office under 22 O.S. § 1181.

Count 1 – Oppression in Office

Alleged conduct includes:

1. Sexual harassment of dispatcher Kimberly Kimmel
   • Repeated inappropriate and unprofessional comments.
   • Grabbing her by the neck and pulling her hair during work hours, described as sexual in nature and creating a hostile work environment.
2. Sexual harassment of Deputy Alisha Meek
   • Repeated inappropriate and unprofessional comments.
   • Touching her breast(s) and “adjusting” her deputy vest, described as sexual in nature and creating a hostile work environment.
3. Improper on-duty conduct with subordinate
   • Inviting Deputy Alisha Meek to his personal property on July 26, 2025, during work hours “to spend time with her and drink alcoholic beverages.”
4. Domestic assault witnessed by staff
   • Shoving his wife, Tanda Smith, at their personal property while on duty on July 26, 2025, after a verbal altercation, in the presence of Deputy Alisha Meek.
5. Physical assault of a civilian (David Meek)
   • Approaching and hitting David Meek in the face while on duty on July 26, 2025.
6. Additional reported sexual contact
   • A report that Sheriff Smith slapped the buttocks of a female employee.

Count 2 – Habitual Drunkenness

Alleged conduct includes:

1. Being drunk while on duty on July 26, 2025.
2. Being intoxicated and smelling of alcohol while on duty at the Coal County Jail on May 19, 2025.
3. Other times during his tenure when he reported to the office with the odor of alcohol and additional indicators of drunkenness.
4. Concerns expressed by his wife regarding his drinking.

Witnesses Identified in Grand Jury Accusation

The Accusation lists the following individuals as “Witnesses Before the Grand Jury” : Cody Vaughn, Alisha Meek, David Meek, Tanda Smith, Josie Smith, “J.S.,” Connor Enox, Seth Crews, Kimberly Kimmel, and Jesse Yother.

Officer’s Response / Denials

According to local news coverage:

• Sheriff Smith publicly asserts that the allegations are false and describes them as “personally and politically motivated” and based on one-sided testimony from employees of the previous administration.
• He states he has not been allowed to present his side to the grand jury despite asking.
• He has expressed confidence that he will be vindicated in court and has stated that he intends to continue serving as Coal County Sheriff while the matter is pending.

Brady Risk Assessment (Preliminary)

Based solely on the attached materials:

• Nature of Allegations: Multiple, specific incidents of on-duty sexual harassment, physical assault, domestic violence in front of staff, and alcohol impairment while on duty, over a defined time period in 2025.
• Pattern Indicators: Repeated inappropriate conduct toward multiple female subordinates, repeated on-duty intoxication, and use of physical force in non-law-enforcement contexts suggest potential ongoing risks to credibility, judgment, and law-abiding behavior in office.
• Proceedings Status: Allegations are currently unproven; they stem from an Accusation for Removal by a Multicounty Grand Jury and have not yet resulted in a final judgment. Sheriff Smith denies the accusations.