High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Nine-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Lawton Man Fleeing with Methamphetamine and Firearm (DOJ)

OKLAHOMA CITY - CEDRIC MICHAEL VOS, 31, of Lawton, has been sentenced to serve 108 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

According to public records, on May 16, 2025, officers with the Lawton Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Vos on SW 16th Street. Vos refused to stop and a high-speed pursuit ensued, during which Vos weaved in and out of traffic, ran stop signs, sped through residential areas, and endangered numerous motorists before jumping out of the vehicle while it was still in drive and running into a field. Officers stopped the vehicle, and after a brief foot pursuit, arrested Vos. More than 18 grams of methamphetamine was recovered from Vos's person and a stolen, chamber-loaded firearm fitted with a 30-round magazine was found inside the vehicle.

Public records further reflect that Vos has prior felony convictions in Comanche County District Court, including convictions for possession of a firearm after previous adjudication and unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in Case No. CF-2012-505, and possession of a firearm after previous adjudication in Case No. CF-2013-164.

On July 16, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Vos for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Vos pleaded guilty on September 15, 2025, and admitted that he knowingly possessed methamphetamine that he intended to distribute and possessed a firearm despite his prior felony convictions.

At a sentencing hearing on June 4, 2026, U.S. District Judge Patrick R. Wyrick sentenced Vos to serve 108 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing the sentence, Judge Wyrick noted the need to promote respect for the law and the defendant's history of repeated acquisition of firearms in spite of his prohibited status.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Lawton Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle M. Connolly prosecuted the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.