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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Maysville Police Whistleblower Alleges Corruption, Pension Fraud, and Retaliation - The Oklahoma Post

Former Assistant Police Chief Details Pattern of Misconduct in Small Oklahoma Town

A former assistant police chief in Maysville, Oklahoma has come forward with allegations of widespread corruption, pension fraud, and systematic retaliation after she attempted to expose misconduct within the department and town government.

Melissa Varney, one of the publicly known whistle blowers who served as assistant chief before her termination in April 2025, claims Police Chief Doug Jolly orchestrated a pattern of illegal conduct that includes destroying evidence, falsifying police reports, fabricating search warrants, withholding employee retirement contributions, and discriminating against female officers. Text messages, court documents, and sworn complaints obtained by The Oklahoma Post corroborate key aspects of her account. Multiple current and former officers have described similar experiences, painting a picture of a small town department where accountability mechanisms have completely broken down.

Missing Pension Contributions Confirmed

Perhaps the most straightforward allegation involves pension fraud. Documents obtained by The Oklahoma Post confirm that the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System (OPPRS) sent a memorandum dated October 23, 2024, to the former officer stating that OPPRS “has not received any retirement contributions associated with your employment with the Maysville Police Department.”
The memorandum, signed by OPPRS Deputy Director Sean Ruark,...



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