The coordinated efforts of the public and law enforcement have led to a significant arrest this week, as 33-year-old Donovan Ray, a name listed on Oklahoma's Attorney General Gentner Drummond's "10 Most Wanted," was taken into custody. According to KFOR, Ray was captured in Bryan County last Friday night, after the Oklahoma Highway Patrol received a surge of tips on his whereabouts. The capture is a part of a wider initiative aimed at leveraging community assistance in locating fugitives.

Ray faced charges for a 2017 incident involving the rape of a 12-year-old girl and was one of the targets listed on the AG's website, which launched in September. With his arrest, Drummond's office confirms that seven individuals from the notorious roster have now been apprehended. “The fugitives on the 10 Most Wanted list are serious threats to public safety,” Drummond said, underscoring the gravity of this pursuit in a statement obtained by the official newsroom of the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office.

Information provided by the public has proven to be invaluable, with over 30 tips pouring in on the day of Ray's arrest, ultimately guiding the law enforcement to his location. The Attorney General's office has been clear about its reliance on community involvement, offering financial incentives for actionable intelligence. Rewards for information that leads directly to an arrest can range between $1,000 and $10,000, enticing the public to participate actively in these investigations.

As of now, the state's focus remains on locating the remaining fugitives from the list, individuals Drummond asserts must "face accountability for their alleged crimes." Details on the ongoing search efforts can be found on the AG's 10 Most Wanted web page. Those with information are encouraged to contact the tip line at 405-343-8107. For additional context, OKC FOX reported that the successful capture of Ray marks a decisive moment in the, ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of Oklahomans by bringing these wanted individuals to justice.