Comanche County

Alcohol Related Crashes in Southwest Oklahoma

Alcohol Related Crashes in Southwest Oklahoma

Comanche County fourth in the state in DUI car crashes

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, January 20, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Comanche County ranked fourth in the state for alcohol-related and for drug-related vehicle crashes in 2018, records compiled by the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) show. Of the 3,109 wrecks in which alcohol was a contributing factor, 61.
Comanche County

Comanche County

AT A GLANCE: VFDs in Comanche County

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
• Bethel Road VFD • Cache VFD • Chattanooga VFD • Cox’s Store VFD • Cove Acres VFD • Edgewater Park VFD • Elgin FD • Fletcher VFD • Flowermound VFD • Geronimo VFD • Hulen VFD • Indiahoma VFD • Medicine Park VFD • Meers VFD • Paradise Valley VFD • Porter Hill VFD • Sterling VFD •...
The Pecan Creek fire station houses three vehicles, including this 1979 Hahn fire engine and a 4,500-gallon tanker, plus associated firefighting equipment. Although the Hahn is a 40-year-old truck, it is capable of spewing 1,000 gallons of water per minute and passed a National Fire Protection Association pump test last year, Fire Chief Tom Myers said.

The Pecan Creek fire station houses three vehicles, including this 1979 Hahn fire engine and a 4,500-gallon tanker, plus associated firefighting equipment. Although the Hahn is a 40-year-old truck, it is capable of spewing 1,000 gallons of water per minute and passed a National Fire Protection Association pump test last year, Fire Chief Tom Myers said.

Comanche County hosts a new station

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY – Pecan Creek Volunteer Fire Department expected to be “fired up” Monday morning, Fire Chief Tom Myers said. “We’ve met all the criteria the county demanded.” The Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 21 to “grant the start-up” of the Pecan Creek VFD on Dec.
Facing an ouster proceeding, Kent Simpson resigned as Cotton County Sheriff recently, but he still must stand trial on a criminal charge arising from an indictment issued by a multi-county grand jury.

Facing an ouster proceeding, Kent Simpson resigned as Cotton County Sheriff recently, but he still must stand trial on a criminal charge arising from an indictment issued by a multi-county grand jury.

Cotton County Sheriff Resigns but Must Stand Trial

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY – Facing an ouster proceeding, Kent Simpson resigned as Cotton County Sheriff recently, but he still must stand trial on a criminal charge arising from an indictment issued by a multi-county grand jury.
Surrounded by shelves stacked with gifts, gadgets and trinkets and walls lined with art and photographs, Co- manche County Sheriff Kenny Stradley said he's honored that people in the community think of him when they decide to bring him a little piece of themselves.

Surrounded by shelves stacked with gifts, gadgets and trinkets and walls lined with art and photographs, Co- manche County Sheriff Kenny Stradley said he's honored that people in the community think of him when they decide to bring him a little piece of themselves.

PROFILE: Meet Kenny Stradley Comanche County Sheriff

News Staff
Monday, August 12, 2019
LAWTON - Underneath the cowboy hat and behind the badge, lies a man of unwavering faith, dedicated to upholding the law and willing to go that “extra mile” to better serve the people.
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