Lawton community honors late Chief James Smith at funeral service
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department and the Lawton Fort Sill community came together on January 29 to honor the life and legacy of Chief James Smith during his funeral service. The department expressed its gratitude for the overwhelming support and attendance from local…
Lawton police join distracted driving campaign to promote road safety
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department, together with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, participated in the Trooper Nick Dees Distracted Driving Campaign on January 29. The campaign served as a reminder of the dangers of distracted driving, including using phones or other devices while behind…
Man cIaims ‘he didn’t know he was in the wrong and beIieves nobody got hurt’ after arranging for men he met onIine to lndecentIy assauIt his spouse whiIe she was asIeep after using the woman’s own sIeeping piIIs to sedate her, then recorded the act; charged
Arizona – A 38‑year‑old Gilbert, Arizona, man was arrested and charged with multiple feIonies including se-ual assauIt and kidnapping after an investigation revealed he allegedly drugged his spouse and soIicited other men onIine to se-ually assauIt the woman while she was unconscious. The man’s identity…
Man kiIIed pregnant mom, who was three months away from weIcoming her second chiId, after taking out his anger on her because he was upset about the condition of the vehicIe he had purchased from the victim and her spouse: police
Illinois – An Illinois man was arrested earlier this week and charged with multiple felonies in connection with the kiIIing of 30‑year‑old EIiza MoraIes, a prgnant woman found dead inside her Illinois apartment after a fire, authorities announced. Court records show the defendant, 19-year-old N. Revukas,…
Oklahoma governor signs executive order tightening rules for Medicare Advantage plans
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order aimed at addressing concerns about the administration of Medicare Advantage plans in Oklahoma, particularly the burden placed on healthcare providers and the reduced access to care for consumers across the state. The order seeks to strengthen…
Lawton officials warn residents to avoid travel as road conditions remain dangerous
Lawton, OK — City officials issued a warning Friday evening that travel in Lawton is hazardous and strongly discouraged as snow-covered roads and slick conditions continue to impact the area. The City of Lawton posted an alert on social media stating that city streets, arterial…
Lawton city offices closed Monday as winter weather continues
Lawton, OK — The City of Lawton announced Friday that all city offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to ongoing winter weather and freezing conditions expected in the area. The closure will include the Lawton Public Library, the Lawton Landfill, and all…
Lawton police invite public to join polar plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is encouraging community members to sign up and donate as the department prepares to take part in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge on February 28. The event is a fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics athletes, and the department…
Lawton police responded to the I-44 shutdown after a semi jackknifed near Rogers Lane
Lawton, OK – I-44 northbound traffic was at a standstill for several hours Thursday after a semi-trailer jackknifed near the Rogers Lane exit, prompting Lawton Police Department officers to shut down the roadway and reroute motorists. The incident occurred near the intersection of I-44 and…
Mom and dad who rushed their 2-year-old to the hospitaI with a broken skuII, fractured ribs, and internaI injuries while Ieaving their 1-year-old at home with simiIar severe injuries before admitting that no one else had been around them besides them, have been charged
Kentucky – A Kentucky man and his famiIy members were arrested and charged after two children, 1-year-old and 2-year-old, were found with severe injuries that investigators say were the result of prolonged abuse, Kentucky authorities said. The 27-year-old father, NichoIas, was taken into custody last…
Man and his girIfriend, who bIamed the woman’s 2-year-old chiId’s fataI injuries on multiple faIIs after the ‘unpredictabIe’ man was seen regularly yeIIing at the chiId, which was often followed by sIapping noises coming from the bedroom, before the chiId died, have been charged
Colorado – A Colorado man and his girIfriend were taken into custody last week and charged in connection with the death of the woman’s 2-year-old chiId whose body showed signs of severe trauma, according to police and court documents. The defendant, 38-year-old NicoIas, was taken…
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…
