Troop C sponsors family of firefighter injured in fireworks accident
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Troop C sponsored a local family and fellow first responder for Christmas this year. The recipient was Brad Lewallen and his family, who were affected by a serious accident earlier in the year. According to the patrol,…
Southbound SW 38th Street to close as construction enters next phase
Lawton, OK – City officials announced that construction on SW 38th Street is moving into its next phase as crews complete work on the northbound lanes and shift operations to the southbound side of the roadway. According to the City of Lawton, southbound SW 38th…
Highway patrol academy troopers receive first patrol units
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that members of its 74th Academy class have officially received their patrol vehicles as they prepare to begin service across the state. According to the agency, while the vehicles are not brand new, receiving a first patrol unit…
Police department opens enrollment for citizens police academy
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced it is accepting registrations for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy, a free 13-week program designed to give residents a closer look at local law enforcement operations. According to the department, the academy is scheduled to begin Feb….
Mom who sIammed one of her chiIdren onto the fIoor with such force that the chiId stopped breathing, forcing another chiId to administer Iifesaving CPR, and repeatedly heId them underwater while screaming she was going to kiII them, is charged
Ohio – An Ohio woman was arrested this week after being charged with a series of vioIent crimes involving her severaI chiIdren, according to court filings and law enforcement officials. The woman, identified as 37-year-old AnjeIicia, was taken into custody after being indicted by a…
Roadway rehabilitation underway at 17th Street and Hoover after resident report
Lawton, OK – Roadway rehabilitation is underway at the intersection of 17th Street and Hoover following a report from a local resident, according to the City of Lawton. City officials said the concern was reported to the Public Works Department, prompting crews to inspect the…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper retires after 26 years of service to the state
Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced the retirement of Trooper Steven Meridith following 26 years of service to the State of Oklahoma. Meridith joined the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 1999 and graduated from the 51st academy class. Prior to his career with OHP, he…
Community donations spread holiday cheer to pets at Benjamin O. Davis Highrise
Lawton, OK – Pets at the Benjamin O. Davis Highrise received holiday gifts this week through the City of Lawton’s Santa Paws program, made possible by donations from community members. According to the City of Lawton, residents selected pets from a Santa Paws Tree and…
Lawton Police Department to host coffee with cops event on December 23
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department announced it will host a Coffee with Cops event on Tuesday, December 23, providing community members an opportunity to meet and speak with officers in an informal setting. According to the department, the event is scheduled to take…
Mom who was interrupted when her 8-year-old chiId struggIed and screamed before her oIdest child intervened and fought off the parent, moments after she killed their 6-year-old sibIing by hoIding her head underwater and tried to do the same to her sibIing, is sentenced
South Carolina – A South Carolina woman was sentenced to five decades in prison on Thursday after pIeading guiIty to the murder of her 6‑year‑oId chiId and attempted murder of her 8‑year‑oId chiId according to court records and statements from prosecutors. The parent, 40-year-old Jammie,…
Man who kiIIed his girIfriend’s 2-year-oId chiId by infIicting severe physicaI injuries aIong her body while the chiId’s mother was present, and two other peopIe who went along with him in Iying about what reaIIy happened are charged
Pennsylvania – A 21‑year‑old Pennsylvania man was arrested earlier this week and charged in connection with the death of a 2‑year‑oId chiId whose body was found in the bassement of a Pennsylvania home, authorities said. The defendant, 21-year-old S. Hernandes, has been charged with murder, endangering…
Lawton Fire Department responds to reported smoke odor at nursing facility
Lawton, OK – The Lawton Fire Department responded Sunday evening to the Willow Park Nursing Facility following a report of an electrical smoke odor inside the building. Fire officials said a full structure fire response was dispatched out of an abundance of caution. Upon arrival,…
