City of Watonga: PRESS RELEASE

April 4, 2025 

PRESS RELEASE 

City of Watonga  

Date & Time: 04/04/2025 at 12:49 a.m. 

Location: Villa Drive, Watonga, OK 

Victim: Wendell Rednose 

Suspect in custody 

Narrative: Early this morning, police were called to reports of a disturbance in the 800 block of Villa Drive in Watonga. Once officers arrived, one person was found  unresponsive in the house. The victim was pronounced deceased. 

The investigation is currently in the early stages and no other information is available. PIO Contact: Chief Beth Massey (580-623-7355)  

Disclaimer: 

This alert does not constitute an official police department record. Alerts are periodic  and not intended to represent all public safety issues in our community. Call 911  immediately in any emergency situation.

PO BOX 564/410 W. Main Street, Watonga, OK 73772 580-623-4669 www.watongaok.gov