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City attorney says DOJ recovered $62,000 tied to 2023 barricade payment; city to file claim

Bristow City Council · August 18, 2025
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Summary

City Attorney Bethanne Childs told the council a Department of Justice letter said $62,000 that went missing from a 2023 barricade payment was recovered after Chase flagged it as fraud and the FBI seized the funds; she said the city must file a claim and the attorney’s office may retain a portion for its work.

City Attorney Bethanne Childs reported receiving a letter from the Department of Justice indicating recovery of $62,000 that went missing from a barricade payment in 2023. Childs said Chase Bank flagged the transaction as potential fraud, the FBI seized the funds, and the city will need to file a claim to recover assets; she added the attorney’s office may retain a portion of recovered funds to cover investigative work.

The council received the report with no recorded opposition. The minutes do not include copies of the DOJ letter or additional supporting documents; council members thanked staff and moved on to other business.

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