What started as a routine traffic stop on Interstate 35 near Tonkawa has turned into serious legal trouble for an Edmond man now accused of trafficking cocaine.
Investigators say Antwon Burks was pulled over on Wednesday last week for speeding and making unsafe lane changes. During that stop, officers reported finding what they described as "a large amount of cocaine” in the vehicle. Court records tie the encounter to an ongoing FBI probe into an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation, and Burks is now facing multiple counts, including drug-trafficking charges and an accusation that he had a firearm during the commission of a felony, as reported by KOCO.
How investigators say they caught him
According to KOCO, a Stillwater Police investigator wrote in a court filing, “I have been assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation with an ongoing investigation into the cocaine trafficking enterprise operated by Antwon Burks.”
KOCO reports that officers initially stopped Burks for speeding and changing lanes without signaling, then discovered “a large amount of cocaine” inside the vehicle. The outlet notes that court records do not spell out the exact quantity. Prosecutors later filed a set of Kay County charges tied directly to that stop.
Past case that drew attention
Burks’ name is already familiar to many in Oklahoma because of a high-profile 2017 case. Two of his dogs fatally mauled an 82-year-old neighbor, a tragedy that led to a lengthy criminal trial. A jury ultimately acquitted him of second-degree manslaughter in November 2021, according to News9. That earlier case, which stretched over several years, remains part of his public record as the new drug-related allegations move through the courts.
Charges and what they carry
Per KOCO, the Kay County complaints list trafficking illegal drugs, possession of a firearm during a felony, speeding and unsafe lane use. The reporting notes that, at this point, there is no indication federal charges have been filed. The FBI’s role is described as assisting local investigators in an ongoing probe.
Legal context
Under Oklahoma law, having a firearm while committing a felony does not just enhance the main charge. It is a separate crime. Title 21 O.S. § 1287 makes “use of a firearm while committing a felony” its own felony offense and allows courts to impose extra prison time beyond any sentence for the underlying crime. The statute also provides for harsher penalties for repeat offenders, as outlined in the state code. (21 O.S. § 1287.)
Next steps
Kay County court records will detail Burks’ arraignment, bond status and the timeline for his initial appearances. Those filings will be part of the public docket as the case advances. We will be watching local reporting and updated court documents to see how the charges develop.
