Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers share career experiences with Midwest City High School students
Oklahoma – Members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently took part in an outreach event at Midwest City High School, speaking with students during the school’s Senior Alumni Day. Retired Trooper Lateka Alexander and newly graduated Trooper R.J. Walker addressed a group of students at…
Renovations progress on McMahon Memorial Auditorium with major infrastructure upgrades completed
Lawton, OK – Renovation work continues to advance on McMahon Memorial Auditorium as Phase I of the project brings significant behind-the-scenes improvements to one of Lawton’s most well-known cultural landmarks. City officials reported that construction crews have completed major infrastructure upgrades on the east side…
Suspect arrested following package theft investigation in Lawton
Lawton, OK – Lawton police arrested a suspect earlier this month following an investigation into a reported package theft, commonly referred to as “porch piracy.” According to the Lawton Police Department, patrol officers responded to a call on January 8, 2026, regarding a stolen package….
Two-vehicle accident involving horse trailer on I-44 near Cache Road leaves drivers with minor injuries
Lawton, OK – Emergency responders with the Lawton Police Department worked a two-vehicle accident involving a horse trailer late Saturday night on Interstate 44 near the Cache Road exit. According to police, the crash resulted in minor injuries to the drivers involved. Due to the…
Man who strangIed an 11-year-old chiId he Iured to a ruraI area until he Iost consciousness, then tied him and pIaced him on the fIoor of his vehicIe, told police he knew the chiId was missing and couldn’t provide an expIanation for why he kept the chiId from his parents: DA
Florida – A Florida man was taken into custody last week and initially charged with resisting an officer with vioIence and attempting to deprive a law enforcement officer of their firearm after deputies stopped his vehicle during a traffic stop. Following an extensive investigation by the…
2-year-old was Ieft in criticaI condition after her mom started foIIowing a vehicIe she beIieved was stoIen from a famiIy member before the man behind the wheeI exited and fired multiple times toward her vehicIe, striking the chiId in the head: police
Louisiana – A Louisiana man was arrested and charged with multiple counts of atempted first-degree murder and one count of iIIegaI use of a weapon in connection with a shooting that left a 2-year-old chiId in criticaI condition in Louisiana. The defendant, 27-year-old L. Rufin,…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases footage of drowsy driver stopped on Will Rogers Turnpike last month
Oklahoma – Last month, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol released footage showing the safe stop of a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel on the Will Rogers Turnpike. On Saturday, Dec. 13, around noon, the Northeast Communications Center received multiple calls about a newer-model…
Governor Stitt announces $223.5 million for rural health transformation program
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma has officially secured approximately $223.5 million for the first year of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, part of a historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The award provides new…
