Pocola, OK — On January 31, 2025, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) made an arrest related to a homicide case from January 16, 2025. The investigation began when the Pocola Police Department requested OSBI assistance after a male was found dead at an abandoned residence.
At around 12:30 p.m. on January 16, Pocola police officers responded to the scene where they discovered the body of 24-year-old Jaybriel Montgomery. The victim had suffered a gunshot wound. Authorities transported the body to the medical examiner’s office for further investigation.
Following an in-depth investigation by OSBI, 24-year-old Parker Maxwell was identified as the suspect in Montgomery’s death. On January 31, a first-degree murder warrant was issued for Maxwell, leading to his arrest by the Fort Smith Police Department in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Maxwell, who is facing charges for the shooting death of Montgomery, will be processed and extradited back to Oklahoma to face charges. The case continues to develop as the investigation progresses.
This incident marks another tragic loss in the Pocola community as authorities work to bring justice for Jaybriel Montgomery. Further details will be provided as they become available.
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