Darrell Weaver
Darrell Weaver | |
|---|---|
 Weaver's official senate portrait | |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office November 15, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Sykes |
| Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control | |
| In office September 2006 – November 2015 | |
| Governor | Brad Henry Mary Fallin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1962 Moore, Oklahoma, U. S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Darrell Weaver (born March 15, 1962) is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district since 2018. Weaver served 28 years in law enforcement serving his last nine years as the Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.
Early life and education
[edit]Darrell Weaver was born on March 15, 1962, in Moore, Oklahoma. He graduated from Cameron University in 1986 and later earned a master's degree from Oklahoma Christian University.[1]
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
[edit]He was commissioned as an officer with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in 1987. In 1996, he was promoted to the agent-in-charge for the Oklahoma City enforcement unit.[2] In September 2006, he was appointed director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. He served in that position until his retirement in November 2015.[3] In 2014, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.[2]
Oklahoma Senate
[edit]In August 2017, Weaver launched a campaign for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[4] He won the 2018 election and was reelected in 2022 without opposition.[5]
In April 2025, he launched a campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026 election.[5]
Personal life
[edit]He is a Christian, married, and has five children.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Oklahoma State Sen. Darrell Weaver". LegiStorm. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. "Darrel Weaver". okhistory.org. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ Clay, Nolan (November 3, 2015). "Oklahoma narcotics bureau director retiring". Tulsa World. The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "Darrell Weaver announces Senate candidacy". Mooreamerican.com. August 4, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2020.[dead link]
- ^ a b Hoberock, Barbara (April 21, 2025). "Republican state senator announces bid for Oklahoma lieutenant governor". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "Darrell Weaver". Oksenate.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
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