Upcoming Sheriff's Auction

Sheriff Ron Lockhart announced a surplus drug and forfeiture sale will be held March 22 at the Se- quoyah County Fairgrounds in Sallisaw.  The auction will begin at 10 a.m.

Lockhart said the auction will include vehicles, trailers, a lawn tractor, power tools and over two hun- dred firearms which included revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and hunting/sport rifles.

Those planning on purchasing a firearm must have a background check done.  No convicted felons can purchase or bid on firearms.  Contact the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Department at 918-775-1214 to pre-register.  Checks at the auction must be made out to the Sequoyah County District Attorney.

Lockhart said the purpose of the sale was to help clean out the department's evidence room.

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