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Five-year-old dies, several injured in early morning I-40 crash near El Reno
EL RENO, OKLA (KOKH) — A crash near El Reno resulted in a 5-year-old's death. According to The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the crash occurred at approximately 8:05 a.m. on June 7 on I-40 in Canadian County. Roberto Martinez, 29, drove a Toyota Tacoma eastbound with four passengers; he...
Emergency Crews Respond To Several 4th Of July Lake Drownings
Emergency response crews were busy at lakes across the state this weekend, responding to a string of drowning calls on the Fourth of July. At least five drownings happened on the Fourth of July alone. Police said 18-year-old Zach Tawwater was swimming with friends at Grand Lake on Independence Day...
Yukon woman accused of bringing meth to jail
EL RENO – A Yukon woman now faces a felony for allegedly bringing drugs to the Canadian County Jail. Megan Elizabeth White, 35, was charged May 31 in Canadian County District Court with bringing contraband into jail/penal institution. The crime is punishable upon conviction by one to five years...
Two in custody after reported shootout, one subject found with gunshot wound at Walmart
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Two people are in custody for shooting at each other on July 3. Police responded to the area near S Bryant Avenue and Southeast 59th Street where several people and a couple of vehicles were reportedly in a shootout. Soon after, police were called to...
OKC police identify fatal stabbing victim; suspect jailed on murder complaint
Police on Friday publicly confirmed the identity of a victim from a fatal stabbing in northwest Oklahoma City a week ago. The Oklahoma City Police Department announced the name of the victim, Allen Williams, 39, in a news release. Williams was found dead by police after a report of a...
Kidnapping suspect in Edmond arrested in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas — One of the suspects in a kidnapping in Edmond last month has been arrested. Kadarryus Caples was apprehended in the Dallas metro area this afternoon. Video of the June 14 robbery shows Caples and two accomplices forcing the victim into a car. They stole $250,000 from her and assaulted her before dropping her off, according to a press release. Investigators identified the car used in the crime as one rented by Caples' girlfriend. Authorities also found pictures on social media showing Caples holding the gun used in the crime and a large stack of money.
Shooting deaths are down in NE OKC this year. A violence intervention program might be why
Nearly a year after its launch, a community violence intervention program based in northeast Oklahoma City updated the public on the progress of its goals recently and announced plans for a "summer of peace." LiveFree OKC, started in August last year, is piloting the state's first gun violence intervention program...
Oklahoma City Fire Department highlights rise in fatal drownings, stresses water safety
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Over the past 30 days, the Oklahoma City Fire Department has responded to eight drowning emergencies. In five of these emergency calls, the victim did not survive. OKCFD expresses the importance of following these water safety guidelines:. Be a "water watcher" by supervising children closely...
Will Rogers World Airport warns of pet delivery scams costing victims money
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Will Rogers World Airport (WRWA) says they have been receiving calls and emails from citizens nationwide wondering where their beloved furry family members might be. WRWA is alerting the public about pet delivery services promising the safe transport of pets found online. Unfortunately, money has...
At least 5 Oklahomans drowned over Fourth of July weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY — Fourth of July weekend was a deadly one for Oklahomans on the water. Since July 3, authorities reported at least five drownings at Oklahoma lakes and ponds. The Oklahoma City Fire Department worked eight drowning calls in the last month, and five of those people died.
Oklahoma death row inmate maintains innocence in 1992 deadly robbery
A man on Oklahoma's death row said he is set to be executed for a murder he did not commit. Emmanuel Littlejohn is set to be put to death in September for his role in a deadly robbery at an Oklahoma City convenience store in 1992, when Kenneth Meers was killed. Supporters for the death row inmate called for clemency Monday morning.
'A big teddy bear': Oklahoma City teen drowns at Grand Lake, remembered by friends and coach
OKLAHOMA CITY — An 18-year-old senior at Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City tragically drowned at Grand Lake on Friday, leaving his friends, coach and community in mourning. Zach Tawwater was going into his final year of high school. "He's always going to be family for us," Derek...
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