Warrant issued for Ponca City man accused in BB shooting

NEWKIRK — A warrant with bond endorsed at $100,000 is issued for Joshua Aaron McBride, 27, Ponca City, by the Kay County District Court.

McBride is wanted on felony charges of assault and battery or assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; Use of a vehicle in discharge of a weapon and conspiracy, all after two or more felony convictions.

Ponca City police report that officers responded to the 100 block of south Elm on March 2 for a report of a domestic.

Officers report making contact with a female who had a bleeding head wound. The female reportedly told police that she was arguing with her boyfriend, when a gold Ford Ranger pickup pulled up. She reportedly told police that she believes the truck belongs to McBride and that she heard him and Mykena Desiree Combs inside the vehicle talking.

She reportedly told police that the vehicle stopped by the trees and that someone inside fired a BB gun at her at least four times, with two of the BBs hitting her in the head.

An ambulance responded. EMT’s report that the female refused transport but that they believe a BB was still in her forehead.

Police located the truck in the 100 block of south Wavely but was unable to locate Combs and Mcbride.

Combs, 21, is facing the same charges as Mcbride. She was arrested on the charges and made her initial appearance in court on July 7. She is also accused of a drive by shooting that occurred in the 700 block of north Osage on March 6, 2022. (see story)

Mcbride’s criminal history includes first degree rape, kidnapping, assaulting a police officer, and firearm convictions.

Those who have information on McBride’s location are asked to contact law enforcement.