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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...
City of Lawton responds to Notice of Violation from DEQ for Wastewater Treatment Plant
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has received a Notice of Violation from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality regarding standards at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. In a statement from the city, it says areas include “exceeding permit limits for ammonia, CBOD5 (carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand), TSS (total...
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...
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.
‘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...
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...
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...
Fort Sill honors volunteers with ‘Volunteer of the Year’ awards ceremony
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Thursday evening, officials with Fort Sill honored those who went above and beyond to give back to the Lawton-Fort SIll community. The post held its 2024 Fort SIll and Fires Center of Excellence Volunteer of the Year Ceremony. Volunteers of all kinds were recognized for...
Apache Happenings: Chairman Cooper discusses new princess, Westwin refinery, more
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - For the first time on 7News, we are joined by Apache Chairman Durell Cooper to discuss the current happenings within the Apache Tribe. We are also joined by Apache Princess Neveah Banderas. Chairman Cooper discusses the new princess, winning re-election, a new Apache casino, the Apache...
Lawton FFA hosting annual plant sale at FFA greenhouse
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Chapter of Future Farmers of America is hosting its annual plant sale. The sale kicked off Thursday at the FFA greenhouse and will be held again later this weekend. The proceeds from the sale directly support the chapter, helping them pay for field trips and equipment.
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...
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...
New details released in Medicine Park’s deadly bar fight
MEDICINE PARK, Okla. (KSWO) - Charges have officially been filed following the April 10 deadly bar fight in Medicine Park, which left one man dead. The incident took place at the Park Tavern. Rian Goebel is the man being charged with first degree manslaughter in the death of Johnny Von...
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...
LPD investigating early morning homicide on east side
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place around 3:07 a.m., April 14. According to a press release sent to 7News, when officers arrived at a residence on SE Alta Lane they found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘It’s a shame to see it’: Comanche Nation speaks on quality of East Cache Creek
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - After a TikTok video from a Comanche Business Committee meeting went viral, 7News spoke with the City of Lawton about dumping in East Cache Creek. Now, officials with the Comanche Nation are speaking out on the issue. Officials from Comanche Nation say there isn’t any actual...
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