Arsonist sentenced

The McClain County Sheriff’s Office supports the 240-month federal prison sentence imposed today on Austin Reeves for the arson attack that destroyed the home of a McClain County deputy and his family.
“This crime was more than an act of destruction against property. It was a deliberate act that endangered a deputy and his family in the place where they should have been safest — their home,” McClain County Sheriff Landy Offolter said.
The impact of this crime extended well beyond the property that was destroyed, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
“It affected a law enforcement family, the members of this agency who serve alongside them, and a community that responded immediately to support one of its own.”
This attack, directed at a law enforcement officer and the officer’s family, must carry serious consequences.
The 20-year sentence imposed reflects the gravity of that conduct and provides accountability for an act that placed lives at risk.
The McClain County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the various state, local and tribal agencies for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case.
“We appreciate the commitment of the investigators and prosecutors who carried this case through the federal justice system and ensured the individual responsible was held accountable,” the sheriff’s department said.
“We also remain grateful to the citizens, businesses, organizations, and members of the law enforcement community who supported our deputy and his family following the fire,” they continued.
“The response demonstrated the strength of the community we are privileged to serve.
“A prison sentence cannot replace what was lost or erase what this family experienced.
“It can, however, provide accountability and demonstrate that deliberately targeting those who serve their communities — or their families — will be treated with the seriousness it deserves.”
The McClain County Sheriff’s Office said they appreciate the support they have received throughout this case.