Oklahoma City Police Officer Charged with Felony Assault After Throwing 71-Year-Old Man to the Ground
Oklahoma City, OK — An Oklahoma City police officer has been charged with felony assault after a confrontation with a 71-year-old man left the victim with serious injuries, including a broken neck. Sergeant Joseph Gibson, 28, was charged Thursday with one count of aggravated assault…
Prairie Dog Population Control Efforts Spark Controversy in Elmer Thomas Park
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton is once again grappling with how to manage the growing prairie dog population in Elmer Thomas Park, a popular green space in the area. In an effort to curb the numbers, city officials have begun laying poison bait,…
Lawton Police Department Reports Decline in Crime Rates Over Recent Years
Lawton, OK – During the Lawton City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 3, the Lawton Police Department (LPD) presented an update on crime statistics, revealing significant decreases in both violent and property-related crimes within the city. The department’s report highlighted a positive trend in crime…
Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Vacant Lawton Home
Lawton, OK — On the evening of December 5, Lawton firefighters were called to a residential fire near 19th and Irwin streets. Upon arrival, crews quickly launched an aggressive attack as smoke and flames were seen coming from the front of the house. Firefighters worked…
Man Found Dead After Southeast Oklahoma City Home Engulfed in Flames
Oklahoma City, OK – A man was found dead early Wednesday morning after a house fire in Southeast Oklahoma City. The fire, which broke out around 6 a.m. on SE 34th Street, fully consumed the home, leaving it a total loss. Fire crews responded to…
Lawton Man Faces Federal Indictment for Firearm and Drug Charges in Connection with December Shooting
Lawton, OK – A 20-year-old Lawton man, Jeremiah Alexander “Lil Shoota” Dearing, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges related to a December 2023 shooting incident that left an 8-year-old injured. The charges were filed Tuesday in the U.S. Western District…
Altus Police Investigate Homicide Following Thanksgiving Vehicle Fire
Altus, OK – The Altus Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on Thanksgiving Day in the 2800 block of Shiloh Lane. On Thursday, November 28, emergency responders from both the Altus Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene of a…
Overnight Fire Engulfs Abandoned Home in Northwest Lawton
Lawton, OK – A fire that broke out overnight consumed an abandoned house in northwest Lawton, leaving significant damage behind but no reported injuries. Authorities believe the structure, located on the 2200 block of Northwest Ferris Avenue, had been vacant for some time prior to…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Duncan Accident
Duncan, OK — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Duncan early Tuesday morning, December 3. The incident occurred around 6:47 a.m. at the intersection of 12th Street and Bois D’Arc. Duncan officials confirmed that the pedestrian, whose identity has not yet…
Lawton’s Youth and Family Affairs Committee Opens Grant Funding Applications for Nonprofits
Lawton, OK – The City of Lawton’s Youth and Family Affairs Committee has announced that it is now accepting applications for grant funding aimed at nonprofit organizations that work with the city’s youth. These grants are designed to support programs that provide life skills, focus…
Scream Hoodie-Wearing Suspects Steal Lottery Scratchers in Duncan Store Break-In
Oklahoma City, OK – Two suspects, one clad in a “Scream” hoodie and wielding an axe, broke into a Duncan convenience store early Sunday morning and made off with a case of Oklahoma Lottery Scratchers. The burglary occurred at the Chisholm Corner store, located at…
Lawton Couple Arrested in Connection with Attempted Abuse of 9-Year-Old Girl
Lawton, OK – A Lawton couple, Desiree Campbell, 38, and Daniel L. Hicks, 35, have been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to involve a 9-year-old girl in inappropriate and criminal activities. The pair made their initial appearances in Comanche County District Court earlier this…