Manhunt Underway in Lawton Following Copper Theft Investigation
Lawton, OR – A manhunt was launched this morning around 135th and Lee after a suspect fled from law enforcement while being investigated for allegedly stealing copper from a residence. According to Comanche County Sheriff Michael Merritt, deputies were initially investigating a suspicious vehicle parked…
Authorities Arrest Suspect in Connection with Deadly Killing Spree Across Oklahoma
Lawton, OK — A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of murders across multiple Oklahoma counties, authorities announced Wednesday. Richard Chambers was taken into custody in Hughes County, near Ada, after a thorough investigation involving several local and state law enforcement…
Grady County Authorities Rescue Hundreds of Neglected Animals in Shocking Discovery
Lawton, OK — A routine investigation into a potential illegal marijuana grow on a rural property in Ninnekah led authorities to uncover a much more disturbing scene—one of severe animal abuse and neglect. The Grady County Sheriff’s Office, initially called in to investigate the property…
Oklahoma City Man Critically Injured in Shooting, Homicide Detectives Investigating
Oklahoma City, OK — A man is in critical condition after being shot Monday afternoon in northeast Oklahoma City. The shooting occurred just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of NE 12th Street and Standish Drive, prompting several 911 calls from residents who reported hearing…
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…
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…
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…
Former Oklahoma City Hotel Valet Accused of Orchestrating Armed Carjacking
Oklahoma City, OK — A former valet at one of Oklahoma City’s premier hotels has been arrested and charged with orchestrating an armed carjacking on the hotel’s premises. The incident, which took place on November 26, 2023, at the Omni Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City,…
Lawton Woman Receives 10-Year Suspended Sentence for Stabbing Incident Involving 16-Year-Old Girl
Lawton, OK – Kaylie Riss, a 23-year-old Lawton woman, has been handed a 10-year suspended sentence after being found guilty of stabbing and cutting a 16-year-old girl during an altercation in 2021. The conviction, for felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, was delivered…
Lawton Man Sentenced to 25 Years After Pleading Guilty to Manslaughter in Death of Inmate
Lawton, OK – A Lawton man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of another inmate at the Comanche County Detention Center. Markie Ishman, 30, was charged with manslaughter following the death of an…