OHP holds promotional pinning ceremony honoring 14 employees including new Chief and multiple lieutenants
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol celebrated a major milestone with a promotional pinning ceremony recognizing 14 employees for their recent advancements. The event, held on May 27, was a special occasion where friends and family joined to pin new badges and rank insignia on…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol escorts 1.1 million-pound turbine to new power plant near Stillwater
Oklahoma – Troopers from Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop S successfully escorted an oversized load — a massive 1.1 million-pound turbine — from Perry to a new power plant west of Stillwater this week. The operation required detailed logistics and careful planning, as it involved one…
Lawton Police recruits near graduation after completing traffic collision investigation training
Lawton, OK – Recruits from Lawton Police Department’s Class 2025-22 are entering the final stages of their 23-week academy training after spending a full week focused on learning how to investigate traffic collisions, the department announced. As part of the comprehensive training curriculum, recruits received…
Lawton Police K-9 Division honored with Goodwill Partner of the Year award
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s K-9 Division has been recognized as the Goodwill Partner of the Year during Goodwill’s annual banquet, highlighting the department’s continued efforts to foster positive community relationships. According to a statement released by the department, the award underscores the importance…
Lawton Police Chief recognized for outstanding service by Oklahoma Chiefs of Police
Lawton, OK – The Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police has honored Lawton Police Chief James Smith as the 2025 Large Agency Chief of the Year. The award was presented during the OACP’s annual banquet on May 22, recognizing Chief Smith’s outstanding service and leadership…
Four troopers selected for Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s elite Emergency Response Team
Oklahoma – Last month, 16 highly trained troopers from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol underwent rigorous tryouts for the prestigious Emergency Response Team (ERT), a specialized unit known for selecting only the most proficient officers. Candidates faced challenging physical fitness tests, firearms proficiency evaluations, and a…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol honors trooper retiring after 30 years of service
Oklahoma – Trooper Darren Alexander, OHP badge #395, is retiring after an impressive 30-year career dedicated to serving the State of Oklahoma. Trooper Alexander graduated from the 48th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy in 1995 and began his service at the Marshall County detachment of Troop…
LPD investigating shooting on Gore Boulevard, one injured
Lawton, OK – Lawton Police Department, along with Cameron University Police and Comanche County Sheriff Deputies, responded to a shooting incident on Gore Boulevard earlier this evening. Authorities reported that one victim was transported to the hospital with injuries. The Criminal Investigation Division is currently…
1-year-old dies after being Ieft to sIeep and not checked for hours during first day in care outside famiIy as mother entrusts her two youngest children to strangers for the first time: police
North Carolina – A chiId care center employee in North Carolina has been charged with invoIuntary mansIaughter following the death of a 1-year-old baby during her first day at the faciIity. The 29-year-old defendant, AIexandra was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the incident at the…
Child was seriousIy injured and was treated for significant Iacerations after a stranger, who claimed the 8-year-old was in his path, broke a gIass bottIe over her scaIp before sIashing her: DA
New Mexico – A New Mexico man was indicted on multiple feIony charges after allegedly assauIting a child, 8, with a broken gIass bottIe at a local restaurant. The 24-year-old defendant, NichaIas, faces charges including child abuse resulting in great bodily harm, aggravated battery with…
Governor Kevin Stitt receives financial examination report for Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Oklahoma – Governor Kevin Stitt has received the initial financial examination report for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Prepared by CPA David Greenwell, the report offers a transparent review of the department’s financial operations, identifies a projected supplemental funding…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol conducts seatbelt enforcement in Comanche County during Click It or Ticket campaign
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), in partnership with the Lawton Police Department and Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, carried out a seatbelt saturation enforcement from sunrise to sunset yesterday as part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign. During the operation, several drivers…
