Bounty Hunters Arrest Istook's Son In Norman

From KFOR-TV ~ Bounty hunters forcibly arrested the son of former U.S. Congressman Ernest Istook Tuesday night.

Bounty hunters Chris Black and Les Riggs, known as the Bounty Boys, attempted to serve the arrest warrant around midnight. They were met with serious resistance at the Norman home of Chad Istook.

For about 20 minutes the bounty hunters knocked on the front door and demanded to enter. They say Istook pretended there was no one home.

Istook was wanted in connection with several municipal charges in Norman including failure to appear in court and driving under suspension.

After numerous attempts to get Istook to answer the front door, Black and Riggs were forced to bust in. They searched the house for about 30 minutes eventually locating Istook hiding in the corner of the closet of the master bathroom. They say he was hiding with his two dogs.

Griggs said, "I'm so surprised someone with a law degree, who comes from a family of such influence, would chose to do things the hard way. I was floored that we had to go in and get him!"

Last December, Chad Istook was arrested in Oklahoma City for shoplifting. NewsChannel 4 contacted Ernest Istook regarding the recent arrest of his son.

Ernest Istook said he had "no idea" his son Chad had been arrested. He had no other comment.

Chad Istook is currently in the Cleveland County jail.

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