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…
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Carney Resident
Lawton, OK – Clyde Clayton, convicted for his involvement in the 2023 murder of Brian Corey in Carney, Oklahoma, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a Lincoln County court on Tuesday. Clayton was found guilty of first-degree murder and…
Oklahoma City Police Officer Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Rape and Forcible Sodomy
Oklahoma City, OK – An Oklahoma City Police officer, Shamar Kitchens, was arrested on Saturday in Canadian County on a series of serious criminal charges. Kitchens, who was taken into custody over the weekend, is facing allegations that include first-degree rape, forcible sodomy, and rape…
Oklahoma City Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Near SE 44th and Sunnylane
Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma City police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning near Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane Road. Authorities responded to a call at approximately 2:04 a.m. about gunfire being directed at a residence in the area. Upon arrival,…
Lawton Man Arrested in Multi-Agency Child Sex Abuse Investigation
Lawton, OK – A 42-year-old Lawton man has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into child sex abuse. Jean Paul LaRue was taken into custody on Wednesday by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) after authorities discovered an inappropriate relationship between him and a…
Lawton Man Bound Over for Trial in December 2022 Murder of Shane Chokpoyah
Lawton, OK – A Lawton man has been bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing in connection with the December 2022 murder of Shane Chokpoyah. On Tuesday, Comanche County Special District Judge Susan Zwaan ruled that 25-year-old Joshua Andrew Smith will face felony charges,…
Oklahoma Man Arrested on Charges of Lewd Acts Toward Minor
Oklahoma City, OK – A 42-year-old Oklahoma man, Jean Paul LaRue, was arrested on Tuesday following a multi-agency investigation into allegations of lewd acts involving a minor. LaRue was taken into custody and booked into the Comanche County Jail on charges of lewd or indecent…
Lawton Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Near 14th and SW Park
The Lawton Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that took place on November 20, in the area of 14th Street and Southwest Park. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported, where they discovered a victim with apparent gunshot wounds….
Special Operations Division Conducts Three-Day Operation Targeting Human Trafficking and Prostitution
Lawton, OK – According to the police officials, the Special Operations Division recently completed a three-day operation focused on combating human trafficking and prostitution. The initiative aimed to enhance community safety and protect individuals involved in these illegal activities. The operation led to the arrest…
The Lawton Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in multiple grand larceny cases
Lawton, OK – According to the Lawton Police Department, in one instance, the suspect brandished a knife while attempting to escape from store employees. If you recognize the individual in the images below, please contact Crime Stoppers at 355-INFO. You can also submit an anonymous…