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10 suspects arrested in connection with 2 robberies at Oklahoma marijuana grow sites, OSBI says
CASTLE, Okla. — Law enforcement arrested 10 suspects in connection with robberies at two marijuana grow sites earlier this year in Oklahoma, one of which resulted in a victim's death. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. On Jan. 7, the Okfuskee County Sheriff's Office asked...
Seven charged in fatal shooting, robbery at Oklahoma medical marijuana grow
The heist crew descended on the medical marijuana grow near Castle around sunrise Jan. 7. The bandits were dressed in all black, with masks on their faces and gloves on their hands. They forced their way through the front door of a residence and ordered those inside to get on the ground. ...
Rush Springs man wanted after authorities allege he was living on oilfield site
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Rush Springs man faces a felony charge after investigators believe he had been living at an oilfield site. Ronnie Frick faces a single charge of trespass and damage to a critical infrastructure facility, a crime that could land him behind bars for 10 years and fines up to $100,000.
Severe storms to develop close to midnight continuing into early Friday morning | 4/25AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! Storm development is expected late tonight and spread east into Friday morning. The main event will impact Texoma closer to midnight that poses a risk for ALL severe weather hazards. Storms will fire up in the Texas panhandle around 11 tonight and will move east before exiting the DMA completely by 6AM tomorrow morning. The strongest of storms look to produce large hail between golf ball and baseball size stones, wind gusts between to 60 to 70mph and a widespread spin up potential with an isolated but strong tornado risk for Greer, Harmon, Beckham counties in Oklahoma and Childress county in Texas.
Jury selection starts in Marlow murder trial including over 130 counts of animal cruelty
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The process of jury selection started April 22 in the 2021 murder and animal cruelty trial against 52-year-old Karen Jean Pritchard. The Marlow woman is accused of killing 31-year-old Ashley Anderson and faces several charges of animal cruelty. The prosecution and defense spent the afternoon...
How A Fake Amazon Delivery Van Helped Oklahoma Investigators Bust Illegal Marijuana Farm
A traffic stop helped Oklahoma investigators track down an illegal marijuana farm. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics linked a fake Amazon van in Missouri to Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Capitol provides a space for change to take place on the law books. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Spokesperson Mark Woodward spent his time at the Capitol on Tuesday advocating for legislation to combat illegal marijuana operations.
City of Lawton’s appeal hearing regarding 2 officers involved in 2022 shooting death gets new date
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A hearing regarding two officers charged in a 2022 Lawton shooting has been pushed back. The City of Lawton’s appeal hearing to throw out the rulings to reinstate and pay Nathan Ronan and Robert Hinkle has undergone a change of date. No reason was stated regarding the reason for the change.
Fletcher teacher reaches 60+ years, now set to retire after influencing generations
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Sixty years is a long time to be doing anything, but to hold the same job for sixty years is an accomplishment not many can say they achieved. However, Devilla Watts, who is a math teacher at Fletcher, spent the past 60-plus years as a teacher and is now set to retire at the end of the school year.
Lawton’s Tuesday homicide still in crucial first 48 hours
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The “First 48″ is still in effect for Lawton’s most recent homicide that happened Tuesday night, April 23, outside the Bellaire Apartments. The first 48 refers to the first 48 hours after a crime is committed. This time is crucial for gathering vital information, according to many law enforcement agencies.
Negligent homicide charge filed in fatal county crash
EL RENO – A semi-truck driver faces up to two years in prison and fines totaling up to $2,000 if convicted of causing a fatal crash in far west Canadian County. Chickasha’s Cordele R. Brandon Sr., 69, was charged April 9 with two counts of negligent homicide by motor vehicle in Canadian County District Court.
Altus Airforce Base receives DEQ Notice of Violation after water test
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality recently gave another notice of violation to an entity in Southwest Oklahoma. Altus Air Force Base officials said they too received a notice of violation by the State Department of Environmental Quality. The notice is in regards to their water system.
Grant would ease need for mental health services
When Ty Pool was hired as vice president of Physician Services & Clinics at Grady Memorial Hospital in July 2021, one of the things physicians consistently asked for was more and better access to mental health care for their patients. If the hospital and Five Oaks Family Medical Clinic are...
Elgin superintendent receives Superintendent of the Year nod from OASA
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Nate Meraz, Superintendent of Elgin Public Schools is the 2024 OASA District 13 Superintendent of the Year. OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators by having members nominate and vote for their peers to recognize their leadership. Meraz stated:. The OASA defines the outstanding administrator as thosewho:. demonstrate...
Duncan Pre-K class helps seniors look their best for ‘senior prom’
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Bridging the gap between generations is the goal of a special event which took place in Duncan on April 25. Seniors at the Elk Crossing Rehabilitation Center are preparing for their Senior prom. Duncan Public Schools Pre-K class went to the center to help the seniors look their best for the event.
UPDATE: Person killed in Tuesday night Lawton shooting identified
UPDATE (8:25 a.m.): The Lawton Police Department released the name of the victim in the deadly overnight shooting. When police arrived to the apartments named below, they found Donovan Moncree with multiple gunshot wounds. Moncree was pronounced dead at the scene. You can count on your 7News team to continue...
‘I feel like they don’t care what happens’: Family struggles to get answers after loved one dies inside Oklahoma’s last private prison
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In 2023, the Lawton Correctional Facility became the last private prison in Oklahoma. Acts of violence and understaffing have plagued the prison for years, and now, two women say they can’t get any answers about what happened to their loved one who recently died in the facility.
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