News When Yingchao Fan’s car rolled over on Interstate 40 in Sequoyah County during January’s snowstorm, he did what anyone would do: he called 911 for help. When Yingchao Fan’s car rolled over on Interstate 40 in Sequoyah County during January’s snowstorm, he did what anyone would do: he called 911 for help.But what happened next landed him in jail. According to the sheriff ’s office and court records, Oklahoma Highway Patrol officers responded to the accident, but then asked questions about his immigration status. He explained to them that he was in the U.S. on a legal work permit and had an asylum case pending. That’s when they arrested him. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Author: News Staff Upload date: 02/13/2026 12:04 PM Views: 24