Ramona police fired officer hours after victim reported alleged sexual assault

Tim Hudson and Andy Dossett | The Wiley Post
Sept 27, 2026
Update: Sept 28, 2026, 8:18 am

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify Gerald Garrison's previous role as a school resource officer.

A former Ramona police officer was fired and arrested approximately two hours after a victim provided a formal statement alleging sexual misconduct, according to a timeline released by the Ramona Police Department.

Gerald Ray Garrison, 67, of Bartlesville, was arrested Saturday, Sept. 26, in connection with allegations of rape and sexual battery.

Ramona Police Chief Daniel Blevins said he was first notified of allegations involving Garrison at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

"Garrison was immediately removed from duty," Blevins said in a statement the department released.

According to Blevins, the victim was not prepared to provide a statement that night and asked to speak with investigators the following day.

Police detail investigation and arrest

The victim provided a formal statement at approximately noon Saturday, according to the department's timeline. Police then began what Blevins described as an immediate criminal investigation based on the available evidence and testimony.

About two hours later, at 2:15 p.m., the department terminated Garrison's employment while the investigation was underway.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., Garrison was taken into custody in connection with the investigation.

Washington County Jail records show Garrison was booked into the jail at approximately 3:17 p.m. on allegations of rape and sexual battery.

"Allegations of criminal misconduct involving department personnel will always be taken seriously and addressed promptly and impartially," Blevins said.

Blevins said the department released the timeline to keep the public informed while protecting the victim's privacy.

Garrison previously worked as a school resource officer but had not served in that role for the past three school years, Blevins told The Wiley Post.

"He was a school resource officer in the past from before I was chief there," Blevins said. "For the past three school years he has not been."

Caney Valley Public Schools Board of Education minutes provide additional documentation of Garrison's previous connection to the district. At its Aug. 7, 2023, meeting, the board approved Garrison for a "Ramona resource officer" position effective Aug. 10, 2023.

Garrison was serving as a Ramona Police Department officer when the allegations that led to his firing and arrest were made.

The allegations against Garrison are accusations, Blevins said. An arrest is not a conviction, and Garrison is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.