LAWTON MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

By Nick Vorlage An arrest warrant has been served for a Lawton man accused of sexual assault.

According to court records, Thomas Paul VanNess, 29,on Sept. 27, 2024, allegedly provided a 17 year-old female with alcoholic beverages and gummy marijuana edibles. According to reports, VanNess allegedly sexually assaulted the same minor for approximately a one hour period afterwards. VanNess has been cha…