Latest crime & safety stories from Tulsa, deduped across ~45 local sources and ranked by newsworthiness. Refreshed every hour.
A Tulsa man has been charged with manslaughter following an unusual auto-pedestrian incident earlier this month. The case highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
A former executive from a Tulsa aeronautics company has pleaded guilty to charges related to a bribery scheme involving a Latin American government. This plea comes after he evaded capture for over a decade.
Broken Arrow's police chief, Lance Arnold, claims the city threatened his job after he shared news about an ongoing investigation into him on social media while on leave. His attorneys are challenging the city's actions.
Steven Kinman, 46, was arrested following a SWAT standoff in Sapulpa after allegedly assaulting a woman. He faces multiple charges including domestic assault and kidnapping.
Joseph Costa, a candidate for district judge in Pottawatomie and Lincoln counties, was investigated for allegedly raping a client in 2020 but was not charged. The incident led to a protective order and complaints to the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Oklahoma State University's forensic sciences department has identified a man whose remains were discovered in a barrel in Nevada in May 2022. This identification comes decades after the man was murdered, shedding light on a long-unsolved case.
The Tulsa Police Department has implemented stricter regulations on automated license plate reader technology compared to the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office. This comes in light of privacy concerns and a recent ruling regarding the misuse of the technology by a sheriff's deputy.
Four individuals were arrested following the shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’tycie Williams after a fight at the Tulsa State Fair. Three of the suspects have either pleaded guilty or had their cases dismissed in court.
A Tulsa man has admitted guilt in the vehicular death of his wife, which occurred on New Year's Eve. This case highlights the tragic consequences of impaired driving.
Tulsa Police Department officials held a community session to discuss the use and limitations of automatic license plate reader technology. They highlighted how this surveillance tool has contributed to a decrease in crime since its implementation in 2022.
An Edmond mother faces a long-delayed preliminary hearing over DUI and child endangerment charges, more than two years post-arrest. Her motion claiming a violation of her right to a speedy trial was dismissed, highlighting ongoing issues in the judicial process.
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