Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced- July 2023

TULSA, Okla. – United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the July 2023 Federal Grand Jury B.

The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.

Kelsey Dawn Lipp. First Degree Murder in Indian Country; Robbery in Indian Country; and Kidnapping in Indian Country. Kelsey Dawn Lipp, 28, is a Cherokee citizen, and is charged for allegedly arranging a robbery and kidnapping that resulted in the victim’s death. Tulsa Police Department and the FBI are the investigating agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David A. Nasar and Niko Boulieris are prosecuting the case. 23-CR-243

Jared Kyle Childers.  Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country; Kidnapping in Indian Country; and Carrying, Using, Brandishing, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence. Jared Kyle Childers, 20, a Cherokee citizen of Salina, is charged after allegedly brandishing a weapon while assaulting and kidnapping the victim with intent to do bodily harm. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is the investigating agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Shakema Onias is prosecuting the case. 23-CR-245

Leo Steban Chumwalooky. Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country; and Incest in Indian Country. Leo Steban Chumwalooky, 20, and a Cherokee citizen is charged after he allegedly engaged in and attempted to engage in sexual acts with a child between 12 and 16 years of age. Cherokee Nation Marshal Service and the FBI are the investigative agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Dunn is prosecuting the case. 23-CR-246

Lee Finch Jr. Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct. Lee Finch Jr. is charged with travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct in a superseding indictment. A previous indictment on April 18, charged Finch with coercion and enticement of a minor. The Tulsa Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations are the investigating agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Dunn is prosecuting the case. 23-CR-148

Hayden Barclay Greene.  Assault of an Intimate/Dating Partner by Strangling and Attempting to Strangle in Indian Country; Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Indian Country; and Child Neglect in Indian Country. Hayden Barclay Greene, 45, is a member of the Choctaw Nation. Greene allegedly assaulted and strangled his intimate partner resulting in serious bodily harm in the presence of a minor. The Creek County Sheriff’s Office, Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse Police, and the FBI are the investigating agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stacey Todd is prosecuting the case. 23-CR-247

Zulma Martinez. Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Zulma Martinez, 46, a Mexican national is charged for allegedly possessing meth with the intent to distribute. The Tulsa Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are the investigating agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Bailey is prosecuting the case. 23-CR-248

Rolland James Miles. Carjacking. Rolland James Miles, 20, a Muscogee Creek Nation citizen is charged with carjacking after allegedly attempting to take a motor vehicle by force, violence, intimidation, and with intent to cause death and serious bodily harm. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is the investigating agency. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matt Cyran and Dennis Fries are prosecuting the case. 23-CR-249

Jose Becerra-Ruiz. Distribution of Meth. Jose Becerra-Ruiz, 30, of Claremore, is charged for allegedly distributing meth. The Drug Enforcement Administration is the investigating agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Bailey is prosecuting the case. 23-CR-244