LAWTON, Okla_A Lawton man is behind bars
after assaulting a police officer during an early morning melt down in a local
emergency room.
Police arrested
Zachary Berquist after he started cursing and screaming at hospital staff and
police while they were trying to get some information about an alleged assault
on him and his wife.
About an hour
before they arrived at the emergency room, police had responded to a call at
the Berquist's apartment complex in the 1800 block of Northwest 82nd Street. Berquist and his
wife told police they had been assaulted by some drug dealers.
Hospital staff
and police say Berquist, who was heavily intoxicated at the time, tried to
fight one of the police officers in the ER. Lawton police say they are investigating the
alleged assault.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:01:22 GMT
As advertised, today was exceptional with lots of sunshine and comfy temperatures. We'll repeat it tomorrow before turning a bit unsettled at times next week.l
The pile of rain and storms that came through during the early afternoon hours will be out of our viewing area by tonight.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:00:55 GMT
ALTUS Okla_ 7News is continuing coverage on the City of Altus' efforts to get another water source up and running, the Round Timber Water Well Field, located to the south of the city. At a city council
7News is continuing coverage on the City of Altus' efforts to get another water source up and running. Tuesday, the city council selected a "negotiation team" to help work out a deal with the Round Timber Water Well Field.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:42:45 GMT
COMANCHE CO., Okla_ A day after a Comanche County jury sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the murders of Carl and Martha Miller, the ordeal is still not over for the family they left behind. 7News Reporter Nicole
Just a day after a Comanche County jury sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the murders of Carl and Martha Miller, the Miller family is still reeling from the loss of their parents back in 2009.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:29:15 GMT
DUNCAN Okla_ Some Duncan teens are strapping on their bike helmets and taking to the streets to spread hope and delicious lunches to their neighbors. The 'Spokes for Hope' program is a non-profit effort
A Duncan group is doing their part to help feed hundreds of kids in their community that might otherwise go without.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:01:19 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Department of Health is investigating whether anyone who handled a rabid puppy that later died was exposed to the disease. The health agency said Wednesday the Bluetick/Walker
The Oklahoma Department of Health is investigating whether anyone who handled a rabid puppy that later died was exposed to the disease.
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