Warrant issued for convicted felon in domestic case

NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Tennyson James Martin, 51, Tonkawa, by the Kay County District Court.

Martin is charged with a felony count of domestic assault and battery in presence of a minor. second and subsequent charge.

Ponca City police report that on July 10 officers responded to the 200 block of north 12th Street for a report of a domestic.

The alleged victim reportedly told police that things had been bad ever since Martin was sentenced to 30 years of community service. She told police her and Martin were struggling over the keys when he arm was cut.

Police report that the female had a two-inch cut on her left wrist that was bleeding.

The charge was filed against Martin on Aug. 12 and a warrant issued with bond endorsed at $100,000.

His arrest record in Kay County includes domestic assault and battery, firearm charges, drug charges, and driving under the influence.

In 2024, he was arrested on domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. On April 20, 2026, he entered a no contest to the charge and was sentenced to a 30-year suspended prison sentence.