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Grady and Caddo County Arrest Report
The following felony charges have been filed against these individuals, however they are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information from www.odcr.com. BOTELLO, GEOVANNA ROCIO, Wilomar, CA: 1. DUI (FELONY); 2. DRIVING ON WRONG SIDE OF ROADWAY. PITCHFORD, CHRISTOPHER LEE, Chickasha: 1. DUI (MUNICIPAL FELONY); 2. RECKLESS DRIVING (MISD) CADDO COUNTY.
Annual Craig’s Walk set for May 9 at CHS football field
Stewart and Beth Ann Meyer, along with family and friends, will be leaving for their 24th annual walk to Stillwater, May 10. As a kick-off on May 9, the Meyers are hosting the “18th Annual Craig Meyer Memorial Walk for Special Olympics”. The Meyers invite the community to join them at the Chickasha High School football field anytime from 5 to 7 p.m.
Community Conversations: Church Girl happening at the church-Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lead pastor Sheridan Garcia from the church-Lawton, joined 7News Anchor Haley Wilson to discuss the Church Girl event happening on Saturday. Garcia said the event is for girls in their, “Jesus loving era,” to come together to hang out with like minded people and enjoy fellowship, worship, and a few guest speakers.
Two injured, one critically, in motorcycle vs. car accident
A pair of riders on a 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide were injured April 6 when the driver of a 2013 Nissan Altima failed to yield at a stop sign on OK-58 at NW Meers Porter Hill Road, 4 miles north of Medicine Park. The driver of the Altima, Nija...
Anadarko man accused of blackmailing woman for money
CADDO CO., Okla. (KSWO) - We’ve brought you several stories over the past week about a rise of sextortion in Oklahoma, and now, an Anadarko man is accused of using sexually explicit photos to blackmail a woman for money. Jayme Hall faces a single charge of felony blackmail. According...
40th Annual Apache Rattlesnake Festival slithers back into town
The Apache Rattlesnake Festival once again slithers into town April 18th through 21st! Visitors can enjoy guided hunts, rides, and even a live show at the snake pit! Armbands for carnival rides are $25 and sold from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. both tonight and tomorrow. Bands to ride Sunday will be sold from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuttle man faces charges of trafficking meth
GRADY CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Tuttle faces decades behind bars after Grady County authorities accuse him of trafficking meth. 38-year-old Theodore Goodwin faces two felony counts in total, including trafficking meth and the unlawful possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute. Court documents allege the car...
‘Ghost Guns’ in Lawton: city police adjusting to new reality
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Police could adapt its policies regarding ‘Ghost Guns’ after a Lawton man allegedly shot someone with a 3D printed 22-Caliber gun, April 10. Police arrested Matthew Palmer in connection to the shooting. LPD Public Information Officer, Sgt. Christopher Blessing, said this incident was...
Man found guilty in Lawton first-degree manslaughter trial
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - UPDATE: The jury has found Koomsa guilty on charges of first-degree manslaughter. They are currently deliberating punishment. The trial of Aaron Koomsa Junior, who is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of Billy Moore, continued April 17, at the Comanche County Courthouse. The state called...
Lawton authorities allegedly discover several bottles of fentanyl in woman’s home
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton woman faces half a dozen charges, including trafficking fentanyl. 35-year-old Tonya Johnson faces six charges in total, from driving with a suspended license to possession of drug paraphernalia and trafficking drugs. The Lawton Police Department’s Special Operations division executed a search warrant at Johnson’s...
Charges filed in Sunday shooting that left one dead in Lawton
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Charges have been filed in a Sunday shooting that left one dead in Lawton. 26-year-old Joshua Pedro is charged with first-degree murder and feloniously pointing a firearm. Court documents state officers responded to a shooting on SE Alta Lane. When officers arrived, they discovered the body...
LPD hosts sensory night to help bridge gap to autistic community
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department is working to bridge the gap between officers and the autistic community. That’s why they’re hosting a Sensory Night at the Great Plains Technology Center next weekend. It’s an opportunity for the community to see some of the tools, such...
City of Lawton postpones Open Streets due to inclement weather
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has announced that it has postponed its Open Streets events due to safety concerns related to weather. According to city officials, the event, originally scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 20, has been postponed due to the potential for severe thunderstorms. The city plans...
One person dead in crash at Rogers Lane and 67th Street
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - At least one person is dead after a car crash Monday afternoon. It happened on Roger’s Lane and 67th Street around 5:25 this afternoon. All roads leading to Rogers Lane between 82nd and 52nd were closed off as emergency crews responded to the scene. We...
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