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Zach Starkey

Chief Deputy

Zachary Starkey is the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy. Chief Deputy Starkey graduated from Sequoyah High School in 2009 followed by obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Justice Administration from Rogers State University. Chief Deputy Starkey began his law enforcement career with the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office in 2014. Chief Deputy Starkey has served in the Detention Division, Court Security Division, and Patrol Division. Chief Deputy Starkey was transferred to the Rogers County Patrol Division in 2015 where he would spend most of his career. During that time Chief Deputy Starkey served as a field training officer, Patrol Corporal, and eventually Patrol Sergeant. Chief Deputy Starkey received several accolades during his time with the Patrol Division including Rogers County Deputy of the year in 2017. In 2020, Dhief Deputy Starkey was promoted to Captain and served as the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office Jail Administrator until July 1st of 2023 when he was promoted to Chief Deputy. The Chief Deputy is third in command at the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office and oversees the command staff in charge of day-to-day operations at the Sheriff’s Office

Virgil Carter

Captain

Virgil Carter is the Patrol Captain for the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office.

Captain Carter began his law enforcement career in the Rogers County Jail in April of 2009 as a detention officer, by September of 2009, Carter was promoted to night shift supervisor.

In 2011, Captain Carter was transferred to the patrol division of the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office and attended and graduated from the state of Oklahoma’s CLEET Academy.

In 2013 Captain Carter was made part of the Alternative Court team and enjoyed the work and valuable experience this assignment gave him. In 2014 Captain Carter attended Oklahoma’s Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Criminal Investigation Academy, completing 120 hours of training. In October of 2015, Captain Carter completed Desert Snow (interdiction) training and November of 2015 completed Basic Swat Training through the Cherokee Marshall Service.

On November 30, 2016, Captain Carter was promoted to administrative captain after serving as one of the Rogers County Thug Task Force members for approximately 4 years. Since that promotion, he has completed many assignments at the direction of the Sheriff and Undersheriff.

Captain Carter has had the opportunity to attend and complete several certification and training courses from CLEET, AONE, TPD, Desert Snow and NCEA including;

Identification of Stolen Vehicles and Hidden VIN Numbers
Identification of stolen property
Avenues Narcotics are moved by Drug Dealers
Specialized training and experience dealing with drug addicts and alcoholics
Specialized training and experience dealing with synthetic controlled substances and the manufacturing of marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin, and other dangerous drugs.

Bronson Smith

Administrative Captain

Captain Bronson Smith began his career with the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office in July 2012 as a part-time Tower Technician. Demonstrating early dedication and leadership, he transitioned into the Detention Division, where he served for three years as a Detention Officer and Supervisor.

In 2016, Captain Smith graduated from the Oklahoma Peace Officers Academy at CLEET and was assigned to the Courthouse Security Division, where he served for a year and a half. In September 2017, he moved to the Court Guard Division at the Detention Center, where he was promoted to the rank of Corporal.

Continuing to expand his skills and responsibilities, Captain Smith transferred to the Warrants Division in July 2018. There, he managed the active warrants database and coordinated inmate transports. His technical aptitude and leadership led to his appointment as IT Director for the Sheriff’s Office in April 2019. In this role, he oversaw the agency’s technology infrastructure, supervised IT operations, and managed inventory. He also took on broader responsibilities, including project management, grant programs, and public relations.

On July 1, 2023, Bronson Smith was promoted to Administrative Captain. In his current role, he oversees multiple divisions and programs, including Courthouse Security, IT, Project Management, Grants, Search and Rescue, Mounted Patrol, and the Reserve Deputy Program. He also serves as the Public Information Officer, representing the Sheriff’s Office to the public and media.

Captain Smith’s career reflects a commitment to service, innovation, and excellence in public safety.

Brandon Masingale

Captain

Brandon Masingale is graduate of Rogers State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Brandon Masingale is the Assistant Jail Administrator for the Amos G Ward Detention Facility and holds the rank of Lieutenant.

Lt. Masingale began his career in law enforcement with the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office in December of 2011 as a detention officer. During Lt. Masingale’s first three years in detention, he gained valuable experience and quickly was promoted to shift supervisor. After holding his position as a shift supervisor,

Lt. Masingale was accepted into the Court Guard Division of the detention center and attended and graduated from the Oklahoma CLEET Academy. While in the Court Guard Division Lt. Masingale escorted inmates to and from court as well as handled all sentencing and release paperwork for inmates as well as inmate disciplinary hearings.

Lt. Masingale was promoted to Sergeant in mid-2017 and was charged with the supervision of the Court Guard Division, Lt. Masingale implemented many small but effective changes to the division that have made it the consistent and efficient office it is today. In mid-2018, Lt. Masingale was promoted to Assistant Jail Administrator and earned his present rank of Lieutenant.

Lt. Masingale currently supervises the Court Guard Division, Classification Division, and the day to day operations in the detention center as well as assist in officer training and continuing education. Lt. Masingale is a certified Pepperball instructor.

Daniel Welch

Lieutenant

Rogers County Criminal Investigator, Lt. Daniel L Welch graduated from Claremore High School in 2003. Shortly after graduation, Daniel enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he earned several awards for distinguished service and is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran. After being honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps, Daniel began his law enforcement career with the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office in 2007 as a Detention Officer where he would advance to the rank of Sergeant in the Detention Division. Daniel joined the uniformed Patrol Division in 2011 where he advanced to the rank of Corporal and performed Field Training Officer duties.

In 2015 he was selected to join the Criminal Investigations Division and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In 2016 Daniel was selected to assume the administrative training officer duties for the office and was instrumental in designing and developing the first Detention Officer Training Academy for the Rogers County Detention Division. Daniel is also an Investigator for the 12th Judicial District, District Attorney’s Task Force. In 2018 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

During his career in law enforcement Daniel has become a certified and or accredited instructor in the following disciplines: Basic Instructor, Field Training Officer, Taser Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, PepperBall Instructor, O.C. Spray Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, Use of Force Report Writing for Detention Instructor, Ethics in Law Enforcement Instructor, Jail Standards Instructor, Restraint Systems Instructor, Deliberate Indifference Liability Instructor, Sex and Violent Offender Registry Instructor.

His education, law enforcement awards and achievements include: Master’s Degree in Business Leadership from Ohio Christian University, Bachelor’s Degree in in Criminal Justice from American Public University, C.L.E.E.T Advanced Peace Officer Certification, RCSO 2014 Deputy of the Year, 2015 Volunteers for Youth Certificate of Appreciation, 2015 Smoke & Guns II Winner (Amateur Mixed Martial Arts), RCSO 2016 Public Service Award, RCSO 2017 Unit Citation Award, RCSO 2017 Distinguished Service Award, Class of 2018 Rogers County 40 Under Forty, RCSO 2019 Unit Citation Award.

Daniel currently serves as a Criminal Investigator, Administrative Training Coordinator, Field Training Coordinator, and the Sex & Violent Offender Compliance Officer for the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel is a member of the Oologah Assembly of God.

Daniel is a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who enjoys spending time with family, reading, writing, hiking, fishing, and watching professional football