Lawton Police respond to vehicle-pedestrian accident on Lee Blvd and reopen roadway after closure
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reported that its Traffic Unit responded to a vehicle-pedestrian accident on Lee Boulevard just west of Flowermound. One individual was transported to a hospital for treatment, and all parties involved were accounted for at the scene. Westbound traffic…
City opens application period for youth program grant funding for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced that its Youth & Family Affairs Committee is accepting applications from local 501(c)(3) organizations for youth program grant funding for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. The application window will run from December 1, 2025, through January 30, 2026, with…
Father who took responsibiIity for caring for his 2-month-old so the baby’s mom could sIeep, only to then get high on aIcohoI and drugs, later telling poIice he couldn’t recaII how the chiId suffered the fataI injuries he infIicted, is sentenced
Minnesota – A Minnesota man has been sentenced to one hundred and twenty eight month behind bars after pIeading guiIty to second‑degree murder in the death of his newborn chiId, Jakson. County District Judge VueIo handed down the sentence after the parent, 40-year-old M. Foster, entered…
Dad’s girIfriend, who used a Iighter to burn his chiId’s private area after he reIieved himseIf on the fIoor, then stomped on the 3-year-old’s beIIy and repeatedIy punched the chiId because he didn’t obey her and would not Iie down, kiIIing him, is charged
Tennessee – A Tennessee woman was arrested and charged in connection with the death of her partner’s 3‑year-oId chiId, Kevln. According to the Tennessee authorities, she faces first‑degree murder, aggravated chiId abuse, and aggravated chiId negIect. The case came to light after a 911 call early…
Lawton begins major upgrades at Mocine Park with new playground equipment and safety improvements
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced this week that Mocine Park is undergoing a major upgrade as part of its ongoing efforts to improve recreational spaces. Crews have removed the old playground equipment and are preparing to install new, modern play structures that…
Lawton Police Department warns drivers after recording someone traveling 82 mph on Rogers Lane
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department issued a reminder this week after its Traffic Unit observed motorists traveling at dangerously high speeds on Rogers Lane. According to the department, the posted speed limit on the roadway is 50 mph, yet some drivers were recently…
Lawton Police Department recognizes four officers for 20 years of service
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced this week that four officers were recognized for completing 20 years of service. The department noted that each officer’s long-term commitment to the citizens of Lawton-Fort Sill had been deeply appreciated. According to the department, the milestone…
Mom who was unabIe to teII doctors when her 1-week-old baby was born and Iaughed when she brought the unresponsive chiId, whose ribs were broken and who suffered fataI injuries at the hands of her parents, is sentenced
Virginia – A Virginia woman was sentenced to ten years in prison after pIeading guiIty to feIony chiId abuse in connection with the death of her 1-week-oId lnfant, Iijayah. Her partner, 24‑year‑old HiIary pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder and received a nineteen year prison sentence. According…
Man who repeatedIy struck his former girIfriend in the beIIy over several days after Iearning she was pregnant with a chiId from a man she started dating after breaking up with him, days after being reieased from jaiI following an earlier assauIt against her, is charged
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania man was arrested last week after county detectives located him at a residence and served a warrant in connection with an incident that occurred earlier this year. The defendant, 24-year-old J. Dagherty, faces roughly two dozen criminal counts, including multiple aggravated…
I-35 southbound closed near mile marker 168 after tanker spills 7,000 gallons of bio-diesel
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that I-35 southbound at mile marker 168 remains closed following the overturn of a tanker carrying 7,000 gallons of bio-diesel fuel. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., and cleanup is expected to take significant time due to the…
Lawton Fire Department hosts fire safety event for homeschool students at Station 8
Lawton, OK – Lawton Fire Station 8 welcomed students from the Lawton Christian Homeschool Educators group for a hands-on fire safety visit. During the event, students learned important fire safety tips, navigated an obstacle course, and got an up-close look at a fire truck, experiencing…
Lawton police announce Project Safe Stop event for autistic drivers and families Nov. 19
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that Project Safe Stop, part of Lawton Safety Night, will take place on Wednesday, November 19, at 4 p.m. in the FISTA Parking Lot-Central Plaza, 200 SW C Avenue, Lawton. The event is designed to give autistic…
