Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down after sharing a photo showing a speed radar reading of 89 mph as part of an effort to improve traffic safety. The department said it is working with the Oklahoma Department of…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two wanted individuals connected to Comanche County warrants. According to the department, authorities are searching for Alphonso Salazar and Orrin Goodson, both wanted on charges of entering with intent to…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department recognized Captain Justin Thorne for reaching 20 years of dedicated service with the department and for his continued commitment to protecting and serving the Lawton-Fort Sill community. The department honored Thorne for his years of service, highlighting his…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department welcomed more than 150 law enforcement officers from across Oklahoma as the city hosted this year’s Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association conference. The conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton and focused on gang awareness, emerging…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is advising residents of a road closure after a drainage structure collapsed near NE Rogers Lane and NE Tortoise Drive. Officials said NE Rogers Lane will be closed from NE Tortoise Drive to NE Village Drive until further…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department thanked members of the Lawton-Fort Sill community who participated in a recent motorcycle safety course held on Fort Sill in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. The department’s Motor Unit worked with riders during the free training,…

Lawton, OK – The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted individual with an active Comanche County warrant. Police identified the individual as Charles Brent Hodges, described as a white male, 6 feet tall, and approximately 300 pounds. Hodges…

Lawton, OK – Construction work is continuing at East Side Park in Lawton, prompting city officials to close the park’s play area and remind residents to stay out of the active construction zone. In an update shared June 15, the City of Lawton said work…

Lawton, OK – A person trapped in a building collapse in Lawton was rescued by firefighters on June 15 and transported to an Oklahoma City hospital in serious condition, according to the Lawton Fire Department. The Department said its technical rescue team responded to the…

Lawton, OK – City of Lawton leadership and staff recently toured the Comanche Renewables facility near the City of Lawton Landfill to learn more about how methane generated by household waste is being converted into renewable natural gas. According to city officials, the facility captures…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is celebrating the addition of four new emergency communications dispatchers who have completed their training and are ready to begin serving the community. City officials announced that Marcilio Cordeiro, Kaidence Ostrowski, James Pendley, and Claudia Robertson have successfully…

Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is offering additional disposal options for residents cleaning up storm damage following Thursday night’s severe weather, including temporary drop-off locations for tree debris and special accommodations for Area 4 residents. In an update provided Saturday, City Manager John…