Former Lawton police officer charged with kidnapping and domestic assault in Ninnekah

Domestic — Ninnekah, OK — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

Derrick Reed Kuhlman, a former Lawton police officer, was charged with felony kidnapping and misdemeanor domestic assault in connection with an incident at his home in Ninnekah on June 27.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Domestic
• Location: Ninnekah, OK
• Date reported: 2026-07-15
• Suspect: age 35
• Status: charged

REPORTED DETAILS

• Derrick Reed Kuhlman, 35, of Ninnekah, was charged with a felony charge of kidnapping and a misdemeanor count of domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor.
• The incident occurred at Kuhlman's home in Ninnekah on June 27.
• Kuhlman's girlfriend said he stopped her from leaving by opening the car door and standing in it, and that she pushed him away and he pushed her back, causing her to scratch her knee and break a fingernail.
• The woman's children told a similar story to the deputy.
• Kuhlman claimed he was trying to say goodbye to the children and that the woman hit him in the nose and scratched his side.