Monday, March 23, 2026

Oklahoma woman charged with felony DWI in connection after hitting, killing Seligman man


The Barry County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed a felony driving while intoxicated-death of another charge Friday against Jordan Renee Arevalo (DOB 1998), Stilwell, Oklahoma. Bond has been set at $100,000 cash only.

A probable cause statement filed Friday in Barry County Circuit Court says Arevalo was behind the wheel of a 2012 Acura that struck Jake Justin Dimello, 30, Seligman, (picture below) on Route J August 23.

Dimello was taken to a Springfield hospital where he died September 6.








From the probable cause statement:

Arevalo's speech was slurred, and she had watery and glassy eyes. She swayed while walking/standing. She had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from her breath. I administered a preliminary breath test which indicated she was over .08% BAC. 

Ms. Arevalo was arrested for driving while intoxicated. She was transported to the Barry County Jail and
I released her into the custody of Trooper J. Martin, badge # 470, Trooper Martin Administered the Intox DMT which had a result of 0.142 BAC. Ms. Arevalo was released into the custody of the jail staff on a 12-hour hold.

On September 6, 2025, at 1903 hours, the victim was pronounced deceased due to injuries sustained from the crash.

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