Arrest Warrant Issued for Lawton Woman on Animal Cruelty Charges
Lawton, OK — An arrest warrant has been issued for a local woman accused of keeping dozens of cats in unsanitary and unsafe living conditions. Sylvia H. Kittle, 64, faces a felony charge of animal cruelty after authorities discovered a large number of cats living…
Former Lawton Banker Sentenced to 16 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud
Lawton, OK — A former banker in Lawton has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison after being convicted of bank fraud. John Padilla, 47, was found guilty of defrauding a federally insured bank, causing the institution to lose more than one million dollars….
Oklahoma City Man Arrested After Armed Robbery at Local Grocery Store
Oklahoma City, OK – A man was arrested on Friday following an armed robbery at S & S Grocery on December 6th, where the suspect allegedly forced the store owner to assist in stealing an ATM. According to police reports, Guadalupe Rosales entered the store…
Shooting in Logan County Leaves One Injured, Another Arrested
Lawton, OK – A shooting in Logan County on Thursday afternoon left one man hospitalized and another in police custody. The incident occurred at a residence near S Bryant Road and Shelly Lane, south of Guthrie. Authorities confirmed that the shooting took place between two…
Senator Julia Kirt Names Leadership Team for 60th Oklahoma Legislature
Lawton, OK — Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has unveiled her leadership team for the upcoming 60th Oklahoma Legislature, tapping Senators Carri Hicks, Regina Goodwin, and Jo Anna Dossett to take on key roles in the Senate caucus. In a statement, Kirt praised the selection…
Oklahoma Attorney General Seeks to Reevaluate Ricky Ray Malone’s Competency for Execution
Lawton, OK — In the ongoing legal saga surrounding the death penalty case of Ricky Ray Malone, the Oklahoma Attorney General has filed a motion to reevaluate the inmate’s mental competency in order to proceed with his execution. This move comes days after Malone’s attorney,…
Oklahoma Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of Ex-Wife in Domestic Violence Case
Lawton, OK – A Cleveland County judge sentenced Chase Ainsworth to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, following his admission to the first-degree murder of his ex-wife, Samantha Ainsworth, in July 2023. The sentence comes after a harrowing series of events…
Father and Daughter Killed in Woodward Walmart Parking Lot; Suspect Confesses to Murders
Lawton, OK — A tragic double homicide unfolded last week in the parking lot of a local Walmart, leaving a father and daughter dead and a community reeling. Shane Allison, 30, has been arrested and charged with the murders of 81-year-old Gary Mulbery and his…
Moore Police Seize Stolen Vehicle, Drugs, and Contraband During Routine Traffic Stop
Lawton, OK — In a routine traffic stop on Tuesday, officers with the Moore Police Department made a major bust, recovering a stolen vehicle and uncovering a significant cache of illegal drugs and paraphernalia. The vehicle, which had been reported stolen in Houston, Texas, was…
Oklahoma City Fire Crews Respond to Early Morning Blaze on Southeast 49th Street
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma City fire crews were called to two separate home fires early Wednesday morning, including one on Southeast 49th Street that nearly spread to a neighboring residence. The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m., could have been much worse if not…
Oklahoma Lawmakers Propose Gradual Elimination of State Income Tax
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma State Representative Jay Steagall (R-Yukon) has introduced a new bill aimed at phasing out the state’s personal and corporate income taxes over the next decade. House Bill 1009, filed Tuesday, seeks to reduce both the personal income tax rate by 0.00475%…
Fire Engulfs Home Where 6 People Were Killed, Authorities Suspect Arson
Oklahoma City, OK – The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) confirmed on Tuesday that firefighters with the Dewar Fire and Henryetta Fire departments were called to a structure fire. Police say the house that was on fire is where Jesse McFadden killed six people, including five teenagers,…
