Grand Jury Report Raises Questions About Governor Stitt's Calls In Sara Polston Case

Grand Jury Report Raises Questions About Governor Stitt's Calls In Sara Polston Case

A supplemental Grand Jury Report has revealed that Governor Kevin Stitt made 16 phone calls to Rod Polston, the husband of Sara Polston, before and during her early release from jail following her conviction in a high-profile DUI crash.

The findings are part of the Twenty-First Multicounty Grand Jury Supplemental Report, which reviewed nearly 7,000 phone records during its investigation into Oklahoma's Department of Corrections GPS monitoring program.

While the grand jury found no criminal wrongdoing by Governor Stitt or the Department of Corrections, the report concluded that the timing of several calls raises concerns about the appearance of political favoritism.

Governor Stitt has denied providing any special treatment, noting that the grand jury ultimately found no evidence of criminal conduct.

Grand Jury Report Details Timeline Of Phone Calls

According to the Grand Jury Report, investigators identified 16 phone calls between Governor Kevin Stitt and Rod Polston, with every call initiated by the governor.

The report states that several of those conversations occurred at key moments during Sara Polston's incarceration.

Investigators noted that one call took place just minutes before Rod Polston reportedly told his wife that "our buddy is going to do everything he can" to move her out of the county jail.

Another phone call reportedly occurred approximately two hours before Sara Polston's transfer to a GPS electronic monitoring program received approval.

The grand jury reviewed nearly 7,000 telephone records while examining the sequence of events surrounding her release.

Additional court information is available through the Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN).

Case Stems From High-Profile DUI Crash

The Grand Jury Report follows the investigation into the 2023 crash involving Sara Polston.

According to investigators, Polston was traveling 66 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone with a blood alcohol concentration nearly twice Oklahoma's legal limit when her vehicle struck Micaela Borrego.

The collision left Borrego with severe, life-altering traumatic injuries.

After serving 73 days of an eight-year sentence, Polston was transferred from jail to a GPS electronic monitoring program, a decision that generated widespread public criticism and ultimately led to the multicounty grand jury investigation.

Governor Stitt has consistently denied influencing the decision, emphasizing that investigators found no evidence of criminal misconduct involving his office.

Additional information about the Oklahoma Department of Corrections is available through the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

Lawmakers Respond With Changes To Oklahoma Law

Although the Grand Jury Report did not recommend criminal charges against Governor Stitt, the investigation prompted changes to Oklahoma law.

In response to concerns surrounding the GPS monitoring program, state lawmakers approved legislation restricting the use of home confinement and early electronic monitoring for individuals convicted of DUI crashes resulting in serious bodily injury.

The report also recommends continued review of policies governing inmate transfers and supervision to help maintain public confidence in Oklahoma's criminal justice system.

The Twenty-First Multicounty Grand Jury Supplemental Report provides a detailed account of investigator testimony, Department of Corrections procedures, and the timeline examined during the investigation.

Additional information about Oklahoma legislation is available through the Oklahoma Legislature.

While the Grand Jury Report found no criminal wrongdoing by Governor Stitt, its findings have renewed debate over transparency, political influence, and public trust in Oklahoma's criminal justice system.

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