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HOLLIS, Okla. (KSWO) - Authorities in Harmon County are continuing to investigate an incident over the weekend which involved a possible human smuggling operation.

According to a social media post by the Hollis Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 62 when around a dozen men fled from the scene. The post told residents to be on the lookout for 10-12 Hispanic males but was later updated to say 10 had been taken into custody but there were possibly six still on the run.

Police said in the post they believed the men were illegal immigrants on their way to Tennessee.

On Monday, we spoke with law enforcement officials in Hollis who said the investigation had been turned over to the District 3 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force based in Altus.

They also say while an incident like this puts a strain on law enforcement in Harmon County, it is no different from any other day for the five member police force in Hollis or the sole member of the Harmon County Sheriff’s Department who are tasked with covering the entire county.

The undersheriff, who is has been left as the only member of the department after the sheriff resigned today, says he has to rely on help from Hollis PD and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to cover the county.

None of the men we spoke to said they had ever seen an incident like this in their county.

We also contacted the District 3 Task Force based in the District Attorney’s office in Altus and they said they had no comment on the situation do to the ongoing investigation.

There is no word on the status of the men police were looking for over the weekend but in the social media post, they were not believed to be armed or dangerous.

[reasoningdaily]

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The family of a man shot and killed in an encounter with police in 2021 are reacting to the recent decision that is calling for the officers return to the Lawton Police Department.

Two separate arbitrators reviewed the firing of Nathan Ronan and Robert Hinkle, who currently face manslaughter charges in the death of Quadry Sanders.

After hearing testimony and reviewing body cam footage, the arbitrators each called for the men to be reinstated onto the police department.

Officials with the City of Lawton expressed displeasure with the arbitration, and said they planned to fight the decision.

Sanders’ family echoed the sentiment, calling the decision a disappointment.

Below is the full statement by the family’s attorney, Lee Merritt:

Last week City of Lawton officials announced that a panel of arbitrators determined former officers Robert Hinkle and Nathan Ronan should be reinstated to their positions with the Lawton Police Department.

Officers Hinkle and Ronan were terminated and criminally indicted on manslaughter charges for the brutal shooting of unarmed Quadry Sanders. On December 5, 2021, Hinkle and Ronan opened fire on Sanders-- shooting him over 12 times as he desperately attempted to comply with their orders.

National Civil Rights Attorney S. Lee Merritt will host a press conference along with Sanders’ mother, Mina Woods, and other members of the Sanders family. The press conference will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM CST at the Lawton City Hall, 212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501.

The Sanders family has issued the following statement.

“We are extremely disappointed in the decision of arbitrators to ratify the criminal actions of the men who murdered Quadry Sanders in cold blood. However, we are relieved and grateful that the City of Lawton is prepared to oppose these unconscionable recommendations by arbitrators.”

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34 YEARS LATER: Family won't give up on Comanche cold case

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Oklahoma court rules pregnant women can use medical marijuana, legislature could act - KSWO

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Learn How to Be a Good CEO Like Brian Ladin

Many people work hard their entire life & get to a very good position in their careers. However, when they reach the top, many of them fail. What do you think could be the reason behind such failures? Well, most times, the change in attitude of that individual impacts the growth. It not only affected his personal career but also the business that was his responsibility. However, those who fail once in such situations should look up to some personalities who tackled success like a pro. Brian Ladin and his success is the epitome of brilliance. You can learn a lot from him. Stay on the Ground: When people get promoted to the position of CEO, manager, etc., they get on the ninth cloud. And that's where the downfall begins. When you get to a higher position, never forget to stay grounded. You deserve to be happy, but a change in your attitude can make a big difference. Brian Ladin worked in a shipment company for years. But when he started his own shipping company, Delos Shipping, he never unnecessarily flexed about his success. And that was the point where he outperformed. Learn to be like him if you want better results. Never Forget About Your Responsibilities: Maybe you started in a company as a supervisor. But when you make your way up & reach a position like general manager, CEO, or any other, make sure to take care of your responsibilities yourself. You will have people under you who can work on anything you tell them. But if you take care of the most crucial parts, things will improve. For instance, Brian Ladin never forgot about his responsibilities. He still makes calls to potential clients for tie-up or any other purposes. He never misses this part. Moreover, he does this every day. Play Fair: Well, if you are serving in a market, you will have several competitors, rivals, etc. Sometimes, the war between the rivals gets too dirty. But if you play fair throughout the competition, you might not lose at all. There is a probability that you do not get the desired results. But in the long-term, such fair play is going to benefit you all the time. For instance, you will never get into legal issues. Brian Ladin ensured that every operation conducted in Delos Shipping was according to legal constraints. Therefore, he got good results in the long term. Original Source: https://bityl.co/KSWo

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OUTLAWS MOTORCYCLE CLUBHOUSE MANSLAUGHTER *VIDEO*

#OUTLAWS #OUTLAWSMC #OUTLAWSMOTORCYCLECLUB LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -A Geronimo man, convicted in the death of a man at a Lawton motorcycle club in 2020 has been sentenced. Jerry Anderson was charged with 1st-degree manslaughter in the death of Hadyn Williams, after shooting and killing him at the Outlaw Motorcycle Club. 00:00 Articles being discussed 01:11 Harley Davidson Launches new membership…

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Early spring-like weather continues through the weekend

Early spring-like weather continues through the weekend

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) – Some skies are already starting to clear out across Texoma, though most will continue to be partly cloudy through the nighttime hours. A stray shower and storm could pop up in far southeastern counties this evening, though most will remain dry on this Saturday night. Winds will be out of the northeast at 10-15 mph, with overnight lows will fall into the upper 40s and low…

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Oklahoma Star Trek

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LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Comanche Nation woman is searching for her sister who has gone missing after trying to escape an abusive relationship.

Ruth Salinas has not been seen or heard from since the beginning of June. Her family says she left Logan, Utah to head for Oklahoma City.

Cindy Famero is the Vice president of the state chapter of missing and murdered indigenous people but now she is in need of help finding her own sister.

She says that indigenous people are going missing at alarming rates. So far this year she has had 2 family members go missing, the first was found and now Ruth. 

“It always hurts to know that our family members we don’t know where they are at but when you know that something has happened to them and you can’t get to them or you can’t help it is worse because there is always that worry,” said Famero.

She said between Oklahoma and Kansas, there are 5 chapters of Missing and Murdered Indigenous people. They’re teaming up tomorrow to trace the route that they believe she took.

“This is all out of their own pockets so that we can provide services for the family, for us, for searching, anything flyers,” she said.

She said some things are necessary whenever someone is murdered or goes missing. 

Often times police are unable to do more because of being confined to their own jurisdiction. 

“There’s about 624 missing or Murder Indigenous cases open according to OSBI and so for us if we didn’t get in out cars and follow the routes that our family we think would have taken it would not get done,” said Famero. 

She said if you have seen or heard anything that can help them locate Ruth to please contact the FBI or law enforcement in Logan Utah, Lawton, or Oklahoma City.

“We love her, we want her home, her children want her home, her sisters and other family members want her home and we are going to do everything that we can to bring her home,” she said.

If you are interested in joining the search you can contact one of the chapters of missing and murdered indigenous people through their face book page.

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Just a few black hawks leaving KSWO with the greatest flight school in the foreground

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[post-buster]

KSWO is the local station covering this judgment. The Oklahoma woman’s name is Brittany Poolaw. The October 5 2021 news article reads:

An autopsy report stated Poolaw’s child died at 17 weeks gestation.

The report showed it tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine and another drug in the liver and brain.

An OBGYN testified on the stand Tuesday as an expert for the state.

The doctor confirmed the fetus was at the gestational age of about 17 weeks and that methamphetamine use can have an effect on the pregnancy, though he said it may not be the direct cause of death for the fetus.

A nurse and medical examiner both testified to seeing congenital abnormalities on the fetus.

Poolaw was sentenced to four years in prison.

This has been covered in news outlets including Newsweek (quoting the NAPW below) on October 17, 2021; NYT Opinions on October 18, 2021 (paywalled);  and USA Today (reporting on a planned appeal) on October 21, 2021.

The National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) released an October 13, 2021 statement alleging several judicial problems with the ruling, including that:

Oklahoma’s murder and manslaughter laws do not apply to miscarriages, which are pregnancy losses that occur before 20 weeks, a point in pregnancy before a fetus is viable (able to survive outside of the womb). And, even when applied to later losses, Oklahoma law prohibits prosecution of the “mother of the unborn child” unless she committed “a crime that caused the death of the unborn child.” [...] Not even the medical examiner’s report identifies use of controlled substances as the cause of the miscarriage.

The NAPW’s statement also claims that this ruling is only one out of many:

Ms. Poolaw’s case is just one example of the troubling trend we are documenting in Oklahoma that replaces compassion and respect with criminal prosecution. In recent years, Oklahoma prosecutors, especially in Comanche and Kay Counties but also in Craig, Garfield, Jackson, Pontotoc, Payne, Rogers, and Tulsa counties have been using the State’s felony child neglect law to police pregnant women and to seek severe penalties for those who experience pregnancy losses.

This happened on Oct. 5 and not one major news source covered it. This is the end goal of the anti-choice movement.

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Oklahoma court rules pregnant women can use medical marijuana, legislature could act - KSWO

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Dispensary holds first medical marijuana patient drive in Stephens County   KSWO Despite not being open for business yet, a medical marijuana dispensary in Duncan was packed with patients on Wednesday. It was for the first ever medical ...

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Triple-digit trend continues tomorrow as we start off an above-average workweek

Triple-digit trend continues tomorrow as we start off an above-average workweek

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) – We had our first 100 degree day of the year here in Lawton, reaching 101° this afternoon. The last time we hit 100 degrees here in Lawton was all the way back on September 20, 2021, and we reached the triple-digit mark over 5 weeks before we normally should, with the yearly average being around the middle of June. Even Wichita Falls tied a record set back in 2011 by…