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Sex Offender Arrested for Vandalizing Capitol with Threatening Graffiti

2/28/2026

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Shelby Lang Smith, a registered sex offender, faces 10 counts of malicious injury to property and three counts of threatening violent acts for vandalizing Oklahoma's state Capitol and other government buildings with anti-ICE graffiti targeting Kevin Stitt, the governor of Oklahoma (R-Okla.).
She was arrested on January 23.
The graffiti included messages such as "KILL ICE."
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol emphasized its commitment to protecting the Capitol and pursuing threats to public safety.

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Shelby Lang Smith, a registered sex offender, faces 10 counts of malicious injury to property and three counts of threatening violent acts for vandalizing Oklahoma's state Capitol and other government buildings with anti-ICE graffiti targeting Kevin Stitt, the governor of Oklahoma (R-Okla.).
She was arrested on January 23.
The graffiti included messages such as "KILL ICE."
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol emphasized its commitment to protecting the Capitol and pursuing threats to public safety.