Lawton Police Department asks public for help locating two wanted individuals accused of entering with intent to steal copper
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two wanted individuals connected to Comanche County warrants. According to the department, authorities are searching for Alphonso Salazar and Orrin Goodson, both wanted on charges of entering with intent to…
Lawton Police Department welcomes law enforcement officers for statewide gang investigators conference
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department welcomed more than 150 law enforcement officers from across Oklahoma as the city hosted this year’s Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association conference. The conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton and focused on gang awareness, emerging…
Governor Stitt welcomes $179 million investment, says “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt announced that McKesson will invest $179 million in a new facility in Moore, Oklahoma, calling the project another sign of the state’s growing business environment. “Oklahoma keeps proving it’s a top destination for growing businesses,” Stitt said. “I am proud…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol mourns loss of longtime member K9 Dak, who they say died from natural causes
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of K9 Dak, a longtime member of the agency who spent years helping protect communities across Oklahoma. Dak, born on August 10, 2014, began serving with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 2015 and was assigned…
Lawton Police searching for wanted individual accused of threats to perform act of violence
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted individual with an active Comanche County warrant. Police identified the individual as Charles Brent Hodges, described as a white male, 6 feet tall, and approximately 300 pounds. Hodges…
Oklahoma Sen. Lankford says “Trump made America safer by weakening Iran”, argues previous presidents failed to bring regime to the table
Oklahoma – U.S. Sen. James Lankford is defending President Donald Trump’s approach toward Iran, arguing that the Middle Eastern nation is significantly weaker today than it was before recent military and diplomatic efforts by the United States. In a social media post shared within the…
Person rescued after being trapped in building collapse near NW Cache Road, flown to Oklahoma City hospital in serious condition
Lawton, OK – A person trapped in a building collapse in Lawton was rescued by firefighters on June 15 and transported to an Oklahoma City hospital in serious condition, according to the Lawton Fire Department. The Department said its technical rescue team responded to the…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds drivers of move-over law after attorney who said she was unaware of the law receives $1,244 citation
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is once again reminding motorists about the state’s move-over law after a driver was cited for failing to move over while passing a traffic stop on the Turner Turnpike. According to the agency, the driver passed an Oklahoma Highway…
Lawton to provide storm debris drop-off sites, Area 4 residents allowed early curbside placement
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is offering additional disposal options for residents cleaning up storm damage following Thursday night’s severe weather, including temporary drop-off locations for tree debris and special accommodations for Area 4 residents. In an update provided Saturday, City Manager John…
Lawton police investigating homicide after deadly incident on NE Arlington
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on June 6 in the 100 block of NE Arlington. According to police, officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a possible shooting. As the investigation progressed, authorities determined…
Gov. Stitt says Trump endorsement exposed AG Drummond, claims he “turned his back on Oklahoma and showed his true colors”
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement criticizing Attorney General Gentner Drummond over his opposition to a major economic development project planned for Inola, describing the effort as one of the largest projects in Oklahoma history. In the statement, Stitt said the project, which…
Lawton Police Department urges drivers to follow traffic controls in Parkridge and Lee Boulevard construction zone
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is reminding drivers to follow posted traffic controls and detour routes in the construction area near Parkridge and Lee Boulevard following reports of dangerous driving behaviors in the zone. According to the department, officers have recently received reports…
