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LPD K-9 “Juliet” poses with the 80 pounds of illicit marijuana she detected in the trunk of a car driven by an out-of-state motorist who otherwise would have been simply ticketed for a relatively typical traffic offense: running a red light. Lawton Police Department

LPD K-9 “Juliet” poses with the 80 pounds of illicit marijuana she detected in the trunk of a car driven by an out-of-state motorist who otherwise would have been simply ticketed for a relatively typical traffic offense: running a red light. Lawton Police Department

He should’ve stopped at that red light

Mikew. Ray Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
LAWTON – An out-of-state man who allegedly ran a red light in front of a Lawton police officer and tried to evade arrest was found to be transporting 80 pounds of black-market marijuana.
This dilapidated house at 1328 S. 10th St. in Chickasha was deemed a public nuisance and demolished last week in a joint effort between the Grady County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Chickasha. Grady County Sheriff’s Office

This dilapidated house at 1328 S. 10th St. in Chickasha was deemed a public nuisance and demolished last week in a joint effort between the Grady County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Chickasha. Grady County Sheriff’s Office

Chickasha drug house demolished by city, county

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
CHICKASHA – A dilapidated house here that attracted vagrants and drug users was demolished last week, apparently to the relief of neighbors.

Fletcher Police to Host Free Emergency Planning Class

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The Fletcher Police Department recently announced a free, all-day training aimed at helping local leaders and emergency workers get ready for unexpected crises.The class, MGT 383: Emergency Operations Plans for Rural Jurisdictions, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sept.
Gary England 1939 - 2025

Gary England 1939 - 2025

Oklahoma meteorologist Gary England dies at 85

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – A Celebration of Life Service will be held for famed Oklahoma meteorologist Gary A. England on Friday, June 20, at 1 p.m.at the Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.He was born Oct.
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