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Lorne found guilty on drug charges; Nunley case dismissed
Second trial moved to April docket
DUNCAN — A jury found Lloyd Lorne guilty Tuesday of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and recommended a 30 year sentence, said Assistant District Attorney Ryan Howard. The controlled dangerous substance was entered into evidence Monday in Stephens County District Court, as crack cocaine.
Assistant District Attorney Josh Creekmore prosecuted the case but was not available Wednesday for comment. Howard said that Lorne will have to serve a 50 percent minimum on the guilty conviction. Lorne also was scheduled to appear in Stephens County District Court again today on charges of a felon in possession of a firearm. Howard said that has been continued to the April docket.
Lorne, a two-time state wrestling champion in Lawton in 1993-94, was arrested on the CDS charge after an investigation by the District Attorney’s Task Force. Lorne has an extensive record, dating back to 1994, on an obstruction of official duty charge. Other convictions include possession of cocaine,
Also, Thomas Nunley of Marlow, was scheduled to appear in court, on an assault and battery on a police officer, but the District Attorney’s office sent a motion for dismissal to District Judge Joseph Enos. Nunley was charged with assault on Marlow Police Officer Randy Johnson, who is on administrative leave pending investigations into alleged misconduct in a separate case.
Johnson has been on that leave, along with fellow Marlow officer Rodney Richards and chief Bob Hill, since October 2009.
— Toni Hopper is a reporter for The Duncan Banner. She can be reached at 580-255-5354, Ext. 132 or by e-mail at: toni.hopper@duncanbanner.com
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Cold Trail
Contents of a large manila envelope lay on Duncan Police Det. Dan Fletcher’s desk. Most of it are scribbled notes he has jotted down during the past five years from interviews and phone calls he’s had regarding one of the city’s cold cases.
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Rabbit show breeds interest in youth
More than 1,500 rabbits descended on Duncan Friday and Saturday. No, it wasn’t a horror movie gone wrong, the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center was inundated with rabbits of all colors, sizes and breeds for the Labor Day Rabbit Show put on by the Stephens County Rabbit Breeders Association.
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Two people wanted in connection with assault
Stephens County Sheriff Wayne McKinney said two individuals are being sought in an alleged assault that took place on a Comanche woman about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Lakes offer activities for Labor Day
As fall draws nearer, people will be crowding at the lakes to enjoy the last summer holiday, Labor Day.
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PM Update: Pair sought in connection with assault
Stephens County Sheriff Wayne McKinney said two individuals are being sought in an alleged assault that took place on a Comanche woman about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Gang activity not unheard of in Stephens County
Gang activity is often thought to exist in large cities primarily. Even in Oklahoma, cities like Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Lawton are known to have strong gang related activity. But many don’t know that because of its proximity to Lawton, Stephens County has seen gang activity.
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Chamber kicks off breakfast season
When the Duncan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its first community breakfast of the 2010-11 season Thursday, the number of people in attendance exceeded what the Chamber had seen in previous months and years.
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Out in force
Patrolling and keeping roads safe is a constant for the deputies at Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, but their vigilance is on high alert as they move into the Labor Day holiday weekend, which is one of the deadliest for motorists.
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Some area towns see growth in tax numbers
Duncan saw an increase in its share of tax collections for the month of Aug. compared to what the city collected in 2009.
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Law enforcement upping patrol for Labor Day
Law enforcement officers plan to patrol heavily during this three-day weekend holiday and increased traffic is expected because of the weather and fuel prices.
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