ODOT Urges Caution as Snowy Weather Hits Oklahoma
Lawton, OK – As snowy conditions affect parts of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding drivers to take extra precautions while traveling. The department announced that crews are actively working to treat roadways across the state, with particular attention on the southwest…
Comanche County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Alert to Public
Lawton, OK – The Comanche County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning to residents regarding a new scam that is currently making the rounds. According to reports, scammers are using a spoofed phone number to impersonate sheriff’s department officials and trick people into giving up…
Parent of Central Middle School Student Speaks Out About Alleged Assault Incident
Lawton, OK – A parent of one of the students involved in an alleged assault at Central Middle School is speaking out about the emotional toll the incident has had on her family. The altercation, which occurred in mid-December, resulted in the arrest of two…
Lawton Man Arrested in Connection with 2017 Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl
Lawton, OK – Donovan Ray, a man wanted in connection with the 2017 rape of a 12-year-old girl, was arrested earlier this month following multiple tips from the public. Ray, who was featured on the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Ten Most Wanted List, became the seventh…
Winter Storm to Blanket Oklahoma with Snowfall Thursday into Friday
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma is bracing for a winter storm expected to move across the state from Thursday into Friday, bringing significant snow and cold temperatures. As the system tracks across Oklahoma, residents should prepare for a variety of snow conditions depending on their region….
Police Pursuit Ends in Edmond After Chase Through Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK — A police chase that began in Oklahoma City ended in Edmond on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of one individual. According to aerial footage from McIntyre Law Chopper 4, the pursuit involved a suspect driving a pickup truck. The driver…
Geronimo House Fire Highlights the Importance of Space Heater Safety and Carbon Monoxide Precautions
Lawton, OK – A recent house fire in Geronimo, Oklahoma, sparked by an item falling onto a space heater, has underscored the importance of fire and carbon monoxide safety precautions during the colder months. While all residents were able to safely evacuate the home, the…
Heating Issue at Lawton Correctional Facility Temporarily Relocates Inmates
Lawton, OK – A portion of the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility is currently without heat due to a malfunction in its heating system, officials confirmed Tuesday. The private company GEO Group, which operates the facility, issued a statement addressing the situation. According to the…
Lawton Area Transit System to Provide Free Rides During Freezing Weather
Lawton, OK – Starting tomorrow, January 7, the Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) will begin offering free transportation to residents on days when the temperature drops below freezing with wind chill. This initiative aims to support community members who may face difficulties accessing transportation during…
Oklahoma’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive: Michael Christopher Marlow
Lawton, OK – Michael Christopher Marlow, a man wanted out of Cotton County, has been placed on Oklahoma’s list of top ten most wanted fugitives. Marlow is currently facing charges of first-degree manslaughter following a deadly two-car crash that occurred in September 2022. According to…
Stabbing Incident at Lawton Correctional Facility Leaves One Inmate Hospitalized
Lawton, OK – A violent altercation between cellmates at the Lawton Correctional Facility left one inmate with multiple puncture wounds, prompting a swift response from emergency services early this morning. The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. when the altercation escalated to a stabbing. Lawton…
Fugitive and Mother Arrested After Standoff in Grady County
Lawton, OK – A wanted fugitive and his mother were arrested following a dramatic standoff in Grady County, Oklahoma, which lasted nearly six hours. The suspect, 34-year-old William Buenrostro, had been on the run after a multi-county pursuit in December. Authorities were searching for Buenrostro…
