On May 22nd, 2023, The Grady County Sheriff's Office received information that Royce Lee Jarnagin was located as a residence at 1525 South 20th Street in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Royce Jarnagin was the #1 most wanted fugitive on Grady County's most wanted list. 

Deputies knew that  Jarnagin had two outstanding felony warrants through Grady County. Deputies received confirmation from a cooperating subject that Jarnagin was located inside the residence. Grady County Deputies set up around the residence. After a perimeter was established, Deputies entered the residence with the homeowner's permission and located Jernigan inside (kitchen area). Jarnigin was placed in custody without incident and transported to the Grady County Detention Center. 

After being on the run for several years, Grady County Deputies took one of the most wanted fugitives off the street. 

Sheriff Gary Boggess