Lawton

Lawton Police Chief Discusses Community Events, Gun Laws, and Hiring Updates in New Interview

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LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton’s police chief engaged in an informative discussion about various community initiatives during a recent special segment on local television. Chief James T. Smith joined anchors Dave Hunter and Tarra Jones to share insights on current police matters and community events. In the interview, Chief Smith addressed the pressing issue of firearm regulations, reflecting on their implications for public safety. He emphasized the department’s commitment to ensuring compliance with existing laws while fostering a constructive dialogue within the community about gun ownership and safety practices. The chief also revealed that the Lawton … Read more

Roommate Conflict Turns Fatal: Lawton Man Faces Trial for January Shooting

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Lawton, Oklahoma – A serious legal battle looms in Comanche County as jurors gather Monday morning to decide the fate of Johnny Clifton Taylor, a 62-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his roommate earlier this year after a heated argument erupted in their home. Taylor faces charges of first-degree murder with deliberate intent and unlawful possession of a firearm, following a prior felony conviction. The murder charge alone could lead Taylor to receive life imprisonment, with or without parole. Details from court documents reveal that on January 25, 2023, in the house they shared at … Read more

Lawton Man Acquitted in Accessory to Murder Case, Faces Separate Life Sentence

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LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man has been found not guilty in an accessory to murder case by a Comanche County jury. The verdict was reached on Feb. 13, following a trial that began on Feb. 12. Tevin Anderson was accused of being an accessory to a murder at a gas station in Northwest Lawton in 2021. During the trial, the defense argued that Anderson had no legal obligation to inform detectives about the identity of the killer. The state, however, contended that Anderson was aware of the shooter’s identity because he was in the … Read more

Lawton Man Acquitted of Allegations in Controversial Child Sodomy Case

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LAWTON, Okla. – After a three-day trial and testimony, a Lawton man has been found not guilty of forcing his ex-girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughter to engage in sexual acts. Jaalil Khaleem Robinson, 29, was acquitted of a felony count of forcible sodomy by a Comanche County jury in the courtroom of District Judge Emmit Tayloe. The charges stemmed from allegations made by the young girl, who claimed Robinson had made inappropriate requests and she complied with them. The girl’s mother contacted police after she discovered the situation following her breakup with Robinson. An arrest warrant was … Read more