Oklahoma Highway Patrol releases footage of pursuit and arrest of robbery suspect on I-40
Oklahoma – On March 23, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers assisted the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office in a high-speed pursuit involving robbery suspect Dallas Steele. Steele had allegedly robbed a gas station in McIntosh County using a firearm and fled westbound on I-40. Pottawattamie County…
Lawton Police Department responded to water line break on Ferris Avenue
Lawton, OK – A water line break occurred yesterday, Monday, April 7, 2025, around 2 p.m. on Ferris Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets in Lawton, Oklahoma, leading to significant disruptions in traffic. The Streets Division immediately placed cones for traffic control, but drivers are…
Suspect arrested in homicide investigation after body found in the 1800 block of Baldwin
Lawton, OK – On April 5, 2025, the Lawton Police Department responded to a report of a body found in the 1800 block of Baldwin. Upon arrival, officers contacted the Criminal Investigation Division to process the scene. The victim was identified as Quin Heminokeky. Following…
Lawton residents advised of potential delays at Utility Payment Drive-Thru due to increased traffic
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton, Oklahoma, has issued an important update for residents using the utility payment drive-thru. The city advises that wait times may increase during peak periods, particularly around the 1st of the month, when both the inside of City Hall and…
Water line break causes closure of NW Ferris in Lawton
Lawton, OK – The city of Lawton, Oklahoma, announced the closure of NW Ferris from NW Fort Sill Blvd to NW 14th Street on April 7, 2025, due to a 24-inch water line break. The break occurred as a result of shifting clay soils after…
Educator subjected minor to indcent contact and provided him with explicit material of herself before asking the same boy to murder her spouse; charged
Kentucky – Kentucky State Police took 27-year-old woman into custody on charges of soIicitation to commit murder, first-degree se-ual abuse, and distribution of obsscene material to a minor. The defendant, employed by the county schooIs and assigned to the juveniIe detention center, allegedly engaged in…
Baby will likely suffer significant medical issues for the duration of their life after the child’s caregiver claimed she roIIed over onto the baby while asIeep but immediately woke up and roIIed off once the child cried; charges
Florida – A Florida man and woman were arrested on April 1, 2025, on charges of chiId negIect with great bodiIy harm after a baby in their care suffered severe injuries requiring emergency medical intervention. On March 24, 2025, the Florida coupIe, 22-year-old Shena 22-year-old…
Lawton community comes together to recognize SAAM and honor rebranded Special Victims Unit
Lawton, OK – In a powerful show of solidarity, the Lawton community came together to honor Se-ual Assault Awareness Month and officially recognize the rebranding of the Lawton Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. The event was a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to ensure…
Lawton postpones Trash Off event to April 26th due to weather forecast
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has announced the postponement of its annual Trash Off event, originally scheduled for this weekend, to Saturday, April 26, 2025. The decision was made in response to the forecasted inclement weather, with the safety of volunteers and community…
34th Street repairs underway as part of ongoing city improvement project
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has announced that work has officially begun at the intersection of 34th Street and 35th Place, following a request submitted through the iHelp Lawton Portal in November 2024. The city appreciates residents’ patience as the project moves forward, addressing…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper rescues two children and apprehends suspect in Amber Alert case
Oklahoma – Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Blades, #209, is being praised for his swift action in recovering two children who were the subject of an Amber Alert out of San Antonio. On April 1, 2025, Trooper Blades responded to a broadcast from the Communications…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol shares life-saving reminder after high-speed crash on Turner Turnpike
Oklahoma – A recent crash on the Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding and the life-saving importance of seatbelts. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the incident involved a semi-truck and a pickup truck that collided at…
