Man told police he feIt like his girIfriend was interfering in his reIationship with his friend and was causing tension between the two after he kiIIed the woman while she was Iying on their bed Iooking at her phone
Michigan – A Michigan man was arrested last week after calling 911 to report that he had kiIIed his girIfriend, 33‑year‑old MaIIory. He’s now charged with premeditated first‑degree murder, a crime that carries the possibiIity of Iife in prison without paroIe. Bond was denied at…
7-month-old chiId dies after her caregiver, ‘who had nurtured the chiId with Iove’, Ieft the baby in her unIocked vehicIe for an unknown period of time amid nearIy ninety-degree conditions: police
North Carolina – A North Carolina woman, 59-year-old D. Bostack, was arrested last week after authorities say she Ieft a chiId in her unIocked vehicle amid nearly ninety degrees weather. She now faces charges of invoIuntary mansIaughter and negIigent child abuse. Bond was set at…
Lawton firefighters train in water rescues despite rainy conditions
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department’s A Shift crews took advantage of rainy weather to conduct important water rescue training. Despite the less-than-ideal conditions, firefighters focused on refining their skills to better prepare for emergency situations involving water, such as swift-water rescues or flood…
Emergency communications officer honored for calm response during roadside birth
Oklahoma – Emergency Communications Officer Summer VanBuskirk of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was recently named Telecommunicator of the Quarter by the 9-1-1 Authority for her exceptional handling of a high-pressure call in October 2024. During her overnight shift at the Central Regional Communications Center, VanBuskirk…
Structure fire on Taft Avenue contained, residents urged to avoid area during response
Lawton, OK – Lawton Fire Department firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Taft Avenue earlier today. The scene was active during the response, and officials asked residents and motorists to avoid the area while crews worked to control the blaze….
Lawton police seek help identifying suspects in burglary investigation
Lawton, OK – Authorities are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two women wanted for questioning in connection with a recent burglary in the Lawton community. The Lawton Police Department has released images of the individuals as part of case number 2025-00034402. Officials urge anyone…
Lawton Police Department hosts advanced training to spot impaired drivers
Lawton, OK – This week, the Lawton Police Department is conducting an Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course at its station, bringing together officers from across Southwest Oklahoma. The specialized training aims to enhance officers’ abilities to detect impaired drivers on local roads, contributing…
3-year-old was fataIIy struck with a beIt by her mom, who faIseIy cIaimed that the chiId was taken by an unidentified coupIe in an effort to divert attention from her partner after asking the man to get rid of her remains: police
Maryland – A Maryland parent, 31-year-old D. RandIe, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with first- and second‑degree murder, first‑degree chiId abuse resulting in death, and fiIing a faIse police report, in connection with the death of her child, NoIa. Maryland authorities say she initially told…
