A jail escapee who evaded police on a high speed chase in Donley County is back in police custody
Torrance Smith reportedly overpowered a female guard Tuesday at the Donley County Jail in Clarendon and stole her vehicle. He then led deputies on a chase at speeds over 100 miles an hour.
The chase ended when he collided with a deputy's vehicle. Smith will now face charges for evading arrest on top of seven existing felony counts of forgery.
Authorities say Smith is currently being treated at a Pampa hospital before he heads back to jail. No bystanders were injured in the incident.
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DUKE Okla_ It's considered one of the safest schools, and it's right here in Southwest Oklahoma. The classrooms in Duke sit about 15 feet underground in Western Jackson County. The classrooms were
7News is continuing our coverage of schools in our area, particularly those that have upgraded their buildings with safety in mind.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:43:08 GMT
COMANCHE, Okla_ A City of Comanche educator takes a drastic and dramatic step to help his school. Superintendent Terry Davidson is resigning, not because he doesn't like his job, but to save money. He
Comanche Superintendent Terry Davidson is taking a drastic measure to help his school.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:34:28 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges." It's all
Call it a rematch, or call it revenge. Whatever you call it, Lawton firefighters and police officers will take to the basketball court again on Saturday in a "Battle of the Badges."
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:40:32 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.United in Christ Discipleship, Int. (UICDI) is being recognized by the American
A Lawton church will distribute Family ID Kits to the public for free in support of the federal Child ID Program.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:22:34 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb. Oklahoma City Police Department
Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.
State lawmakers are hoping to keep children safer in the car by making it easier for prosecutors to file criminal charges against a driver who does not have a child properly strapped into a car or booster.
State lawmakers are hoping to keep children safer in the car by making it easier for prosecutors to file criminal charges against a driver who does not have a child properly strapped into a car or booster.
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