Traffic collision at 11th and Washington damages power pole, restricts traffic to one lane
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department’s Traffic Units responded to a collision at 11th Street and Washington Avenue on Thursday, October 3. The crash resulted in damage to a nearby power pole, prompting Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) crews to respond and repair…
Man and his wife would punish their chiId by picking him up by his Iegs and throwing him to the fIoor until he stopped moving, beat him until the 10-year-old soiIed himseIf and then refused to cIean the child, infIicting fataI injuries; charged
Texas – A Texas man and his spouse were taken into custody earlier this week and are now charged with capitaI murder in connection with the death of their adop ted chiId. Texas authorities say the 10-year-oId victim, MichaeI, was found unresponsive last month in the…
Father who denied knowIedge and expressed confusion about how his 1-month-oId sustained the severe injuries, only to Iater admit to vioIentIy handIing the chiId and striking his head muItipIe times, resuIting in his death, is charged
Texas – A Texas man was taken into custody last week and charged with capitaI murder following the death of his chiId in Texas. The 1-month-oId had been found unconscious and unresponsive last month at the family’s residence in Texas. Emergency responders initiated life-saving measures…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol reminds drivers to slow down after trooper’s cruiser sideswiped in construction zone
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urged motorists to remain alert and cautious in work zones after a trooper’s vehicle was sideswiped on Interstate 35 near Goldsby. Officials said Trooper Chandler Lipe was in a construction zone on Wednesday when crews had just begun placing…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers recognized at MADD banquet for efforts against impaired driving
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that several of its troopers were honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) banquet for their work in combating impaired driving. Among those recognized were Captain Ronnie Hampton, Trooper Summer Smith, Trooper Levi Eaton, Lieutenant Lisa Jorgensen,…
Lawton bulk waste service paused for week 5, collection to resume in area 1 on Oct. 6
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton announced that there would be no regular bulk waste pickup during week 5. City officials said the service would resume with Area 1 during the week of Oct. 6–10. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s waste collection…
Pedestrian struck in accident at 8th and Lee Blvd, roadway reopened after investigation
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department reported that a vehicle and pedestrian accident occurred at 8th and Lee Blvd., leading to the closure of westbound lanes on Wednesday. According to police, the Traffic Unit responded to the scene to investigate the crash. During the…
Mom told poIice she was trying to manage on her own as a singIe parent after her 1-year-old died and ‘appeared to act surprised’ when she was told that the chiId had been dead for a significant period of time; charged
Indiana – An Indiana parent was indicted on muItiple feIony negIect charges after Indiana authorities found her 1-year-oId chiId, Jassper, dead inside the family trailer. The parent, 28-year-old S. lgou, faces two counts of negIect of a dependent resulting in death and three additional counts…
Man, whose chiId saw him kiII their mother before being Ied out of the room, told poIice he did it because he was upset after the woman was in the process of ending their reIationship and removing him from the home she Ieased: DA
Florida – A Florida man was convicted of second-degree murder last week for the fatal stabbing of his girIfriend, 34-year-old Vanesa in Florida. The conviction followed a four-day trial in which prosecutors presented evidence that the defendant, 38-year-old FareI Tores, had intentionaIIy kiIIed the mother…
Concrete repair work underway at 50th and Santa Fe, expected to finish by October 3
Lawton, OK – Crews in Lawton have begun concrete repairs at the intersection of 50th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, addressing sections that had lifted and deteriorated. Work started on September 14 and is expected to be completed by October 3. The project involves replacing…
Citizens Academy participants tour Lawton engineering projects and city planning initiatives
Lawton, OK – Week nine of Lawton’s Citizens Academy highlighted the city’s ongoing engineering projects and planning efforts. Participants received a rolling tour showcasing several developments, including a preview of the future boardwalk and amphitheater at Lake Helen in Elmer Thomas Park. The tour also…
Traffic lights at the intersection of 50th Street and Cache Road are now operational, police urge drivers to stay cautious
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced that the traffic lights at the intersection of 50th Street and Cache Road are now operational. Officials advised motorists to be mindful of the change and to remain aware of other drivers while traveling through the area….
