District 3 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force

09/22/2026

We would like to say a BIG thank you to the community of Lawton Fort Sill.

Our Special Operations Division is concluding a large narcotics investigation that resulted in more than $40,000 worth of illegal drugs being taken off the streets of Lawton.

This case was over a year in the making, and it was developed with an anonymous tip submitted to Crime Stoppers of SW Oklahoma in 2025.

Lawton Fort Sill, you are our eyes and ears. Thank you to the community member who came forward and provided the information that helped our detectives develop this case. Your willingness to speak up truly makes a difference.

We also want to recognize and thank the men and women of our Special Operations Division and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout this investigation.

Cases like this are a reminder of what can happen when law enforcement and our community work together.

Make sure to follow us for more updates and information.

As always, stay safe, Lawton Fort Sill

08/12/2026

The District III Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force is still attempting to locate Josue Campos-Nieves. If you have any information please call (580) 482-5334 or you can message this page directly via private messenger. As always you can remain anonymous.

The District III Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force in looking to locate this individual. If you have any information, please reach out.

08/10/2026

District Attorney Dan Jacobsma announced that on August 4, 2026, Samantha Powell plead guilty to First Degree Murder and Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in the death of Debra Houtchens. Powell was sentenced to Life with 20 years to serve and the balance suspended.

The plea and sentence provide accountability, certainty and a final resolution after a lengthy investigation conducted by District III Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force.

However, no sentence can restore the life that was taken or erase the pain carried by Houtchens’s family and loved ones.

This case was about Houtchens, her life, the people who loved her and the future she will never have.

The District III Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force will not tolerate individuals who choose to sell illegal dangerous drugs and though their action, contribute to the death of another person.

Drug dealers who knowingly distribute controlled substances that result in serious injury or death, will be fully investigated and held accountable allowed by law. These cases will be pursued professionally, regardless of how long the investigation takes.

We would like to thank the District Attorney Dan Jacobsma, District III District Attorney’s Office, Altus Police Department, United States Secret Service, Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

04/29/2026

02/03/2026

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08/18/2025

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06/30/2025

🚨🐾 Meet the newest (and furriest) member of Durham Regional Police!

Let’s give a warm welcome to K-9 Riot—an 18-month-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who’s officially joined the force. Riot is full of energy, highly trained, and ready to track down suspects, sniff out evidence, and help keep his community safe.

Riot and his handler, Const. Dan Woolley, just graduated from a rigorous 16-week training program where they mastered obedience, criminal apprehension, and tracking. The two are now part of the elite K-9 Unit, joining 12 other four-legged officers in the region.

Welcome to the team, Riot! 🐶👮‍♂️💙