Oklahoma Highway Patrol launches distracted driving enforcement initiative
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is conducting a statewide distracted driving enforcement emphasis from January 17 through January 31, focusing on reducing crashes caused by drivers using electronic devices. The two-week mobilization is held in honor of Trooper Nicholas Dees, who was killed by…
Lawton awarded $500,000 road safety planning grant
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton has been awarded a $500,000 Safe Streets for All Planning Grant to support a comprehensive, data-driven review of roadway safety throughout the city. City officials said the grant will fund a citywide safety study and the development of…
Lee West playground officially opens to the public
Lawton, OK – City officials and community members gathered earlier today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the official opening of the new playground at Lee West Park. Despite cold temperatures, residents turned out to mark the milestone and welcome the new play space, which city…
Shooting on NW Cache Road leaves one injured, suspect in custody
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department investigated a shooting incident that occurred near the 1100 block of NW Cache Road on January 17. Police said one individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment, while another person was detained by officers at the…
Lawton Police investigate traffic accident involving bicyclist
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department Traffic Unit investigated a traffic accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle near the intersection of 38th Street and Elm Avenue that occurred early yesterday morning. One individual was transported to a local hospital following the collision. The…
Man cIaims he armed himseIf and obtained a Iicense to carry because he feIt threatened and that a ‘thought entered his mind telling him to kiII his boyfriend’ when the victim reached over him foIIowing an aItercation over unpaid biIIs before he fataIIy shot him: police
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin man was arrested and charged with first-degree intentionaI homicide and possession of methamphetamine after Wisconsin authorities said he walked into the local police department last Monday and told officers that he had kiIIed his partner, authorities said. According to a criminal…
Mom who made her chiId cut her hands and smear bIood on trees near the home because of something she beIieved was happening with the animaIs and, alongside her boyfriend, made her chiIdren use controIIed substances and drink aIcohoI, and even forced a chiId to eat cauIking, are charged
Missouri – A Missouri coupIe, J. Menes and C. Heyford, were arrested this week in Missouri, after detectives executed a search warrant at their home and found the coupIe with the woman’s children, authorities said. Both were taken into custody on multiple serious charges related…
Mom pIaced her 7-month-old in water, then Ieft the chiId unattended, beIieving the baby would not Iive, later cIaiming “if she was unabIe to have parentaI rights to her baby, then no one else shouId either,” after the chiId was pronounced dead: police
Florida – A Florida parent was taken into custody earlier this week and charged with first-degree premeditated murder in the death of her 7-month-old chiId after Florida authorities said she called 911 to report that she had kiIIed her baby by placing the child in a…
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…
