Police seeking assault suspect

Emergency personnel at Alliance Health Blackwell notified the Ponca City Police Department of a 19-year-old male victim there seeking treatment about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday for injuries suffered in an assault. 8:26 p.m.

The victim had surgery to his hand, but suffered no life threatening injuries and was released, according to police.

Blackwell Police stood by at the hospital with the victim while the investigation began in Ponca City. A crime scene was identified in the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Lake Street. Several people were questioned regarding the assault, but none was cooperative, police said.

Officers learned that several subjects gathered at a residence in the 700 block of West Cleveland earlier in the evening and alcohol was consumed.

Christian Crazybear, 23, has been identified as a suspect in the assault and is wanted for questioning. Crazybear is an Indian male, approximately 6’ tall, weighs approximately 190 pounds, has brown hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos.

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online regarding the location of Christian Crazybear or information about any other crime, can access the link at www.poncacityok.gov . Click on the Crime stoppers link on the home page, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information or you can t ext PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. I f you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000.