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ROADSIDE METH LAB - Suspect found carrying one-pot lab

On July 16, 2026, around 11:30 p.m., Tulsa Police Officers patrolling near 3rd and Hudson rolled up to a man standing in the middle of the road.

Officers chatted with 61-year-old Darrell Riggins, and it was discovered that he had a felony warrant for his arrest.

When the Officers went into arrest mode, Riggins responded by tossing a bag he was holding into the grass. As Officers took him into custody, he admitted he had meth in his pocket.

Officers took the bag Riggins ditched and found a bottle full of liquid and burnt batteries, which they knew from experience to be a “one-pot” or “shake and bake” meth lab.

Our Special Investigations Division’s Narcotics Unit responded to the scene and safely dismantled the lab.

Riggins was arrested and booked into the Tulsa County Jail for Manufacturing a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Methamphetamine.

This is an arrest and not a conviction.

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WANTED SUBJECTS ARRESTED - Suspects crash into traffic during chase

Quick Facts:

- Officers find wanted suspect
- Suspect eludes Officers and starts disobeying traffic laws
- Second suspect gets in driver’s seat and continues eluding
- Suspects crash into van carrying children
- Suspects arrested and taken to jail

The rest of the story:

On July 16, 2026, around 3:05 p.m., a Tulsa Police Officer saw 24-year-old Piper Barrett driving eastbound on Admiral near Memorial.

The Officer knew that Barrett had an active felony warrant for her arrest. The gold Ford Taurus that she was driving had an object obstructing her view of the windshield, so Officers initiated a traffic stop.

Officers turned on their lights and sirens near 21st and Sheridan, but Barrett kept driving. Officers kept following but called off the initial chase once Barrett started running red lights.

Officers caught up to the car again, but Barrett had switched seats with her passenger, 28-year-old Brittney Wolfe.

Officers followed the suspects and again activated their lights and sirens near 32nd and Hudson Ave. The suspects ran another red light on 31st and hit a silver van in the process.

The occupants of that van included the adult driver, a 10-year-old, and a 4-year-old. All suffered minor injuries.

The suspects continued slowly before coming to a stop in a nearby parking lot. Officers took both suspects into custody without further incident.

Barrett was arrested for Eluding and her previous warrant. Wolfe was arrested for Eluding, Leaving the Scene of an Injury Collision, and her own previous warrant.

These are arrests, not convictions.

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ELECTRIC SUPERMOTO RUNS OUT OF JUICE 🪫
Teen suspect tries to outrun TPD helicopter

On July 14, 2026, around 8 p.m., Tulsa Police Officers saw a group of motorcycles riding together near 51st and Garnett.

One of the bikes didn’t have a license plate, so the Officer initiated a traffic stop. The bikes came to a stop, but one of the group's members, a 17-year-old, decided to take off.

The Tulsa Police Air Support Unit tracked the 17-year-old, who was riding an electric supermoto through several red lights and stop signs.

After a lengthy ride in and out of the nearby neighborhoods, the motorcycle ran out of juice. Officers quickly took the 17-year-old into custody.

The motorcycle wasn’t street legal, and the suspect didn’t have a driver’s license.

The 17-year-old was arrested and brought to the Community Intervention Center for Eluding.

This is an arrest, not a conviction.

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BURGLARY SUSPECT CAUGHT RED-HANDED, ALSO WITH FELONY WARRANTS

• Suspect: Ethan Zane Severson, 31 years old

• Charges: Burglary from Vehicle (BFV), Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, and 3 active Felony Warrants (Identity Theft & 3rd-Degree Burglary)

• What was found: Stolen wallets, AirPods, jewelry, a Fitbit, a change purse, 10.97g of methamphetamine, and 117.49g of THC vape pens.

The rest of the story:

On July 14, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Tulsa Police Officers responded to the area of 2900 E. 56th Court for a vehicle burglary suspect checking door handles.

An alert resident stated her Ring doorbell camera caught a male wearing all black with a backpack attempting to break into her car. Her car alarm successfully spooked the suspect, causing him to flee the area.

Officers immediately began searching the surrounding neighborhood blocks. At approximately 1:48 AM, an Officer found the suspect, Ethan Zane Severson, down the street at 2800 E. 58th Street. Severson was actively inside a silver 2021 Lexus SUV using a flashlight to look through the vehicle and search for items to steal.

Officers took Severson into custody without further incident.

Upon arrest, officers found that Severson had three outstanding Tulsa County felony warrants: two for Identity Theft and one for Third-Degree Burglary. A search of his backpack revealed an assortment of stolen goods belonging to the Lexus owner, who was sleeping during the burglary, including a Fitbit, AirPods, jewelry, and a change purse.

Officers also uncovered 10.97 grams of suspected meth.

Severson admitted to officers that he had burglarized at least five other vehicles in the immediate area that morning but claimed he could not remember the exact locations.

Severson was booked into the Tulsa County Jail for his felony warrants and a new charge of Burglary of an Automobile.

It’s sad that you have to, but please keep your vehicles locked and try not to leave anything valuable within them.

This is an arrest and not a conviction.

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STOLEN TRUCK AND FELONY DRUG ARREST

Cliffs Notes:

The Crime: Suspect steals a truck from a motel parking lot using a spare key left inside the vehicle

Sky Snitch: TPD Air Support tracks the suspect as he gets into a getaway vehicle

The Bust: Officers stop the car, recover the stolen truck keys, and seize 7.7 grams of meth

The Charges: The suspect, 38-year-old Joshua Morton, a multi-time convicted felon, was booked into jail on multiple tribal charges under Muscogee Creek Nation hold

The whole book:

On Friday, July 10, 2026, Tulsa Police Officers responded to the Desert Hills Motel near 5220 E. 11th St. S. for a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim stated his red Ford F150 was taken earlier that morning. Motel surveillance footage revealed that a guest staying in another room, 38-year-old Joshua Morton, jumped in the truck and absconded with it.

Later that evening, an officer spotted the stolen truck parked outside the Speakeasy Lounge near 1861 S. Sheridan Rd. Minutes later, a nearby store employee reported a suspicious man matching Morton's description standing outside.

Our Tulsa Police Helicopter arrived overhead and quickly spotted Morton getting into the back seat of a black Honda sedan. Air Support tracked the sedan eastbound on 21st Street, guiding ground officers to execute a traffic stop, felony style, near 8000 E. 21st St.

As the car pulled over, officers watched a clear plastic bag get tossed out of the rear window. Inside the vehicle, officers searched the floorboard where Morton was sitting and recovered the stolen truck's keys, empty baggies, and glass smoking pipes.

The discarded bag was recovered and field-tested positive for 7.7 grams of meth.

Morton, a confirmed Cherokee Nation member, has a history of multiple prior felony convictions. Because the incident occurred within tribal boundaries, he was booked under Creek jurisdiction for Larceny of an Automobile, Distribution/Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

A front-seat passenger in the sedan was also arrested on an outstanding warrant, while the driver was released.

Not victim-blaming. Please remember to double-check your vehicles before walking away! Never leave spare keys, fobs, or valuables inside your car or truck.
This is an arrest and not a conviction

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FATALITY COLLISION - ADMIRAL CLOSED

Tulsa Police Officers are on scene for a severe two-vehicle collision on Admiral Place just east of Memorial.

Our initial investigation shows that a vehicle traveling eastbound on Admiral Place crossed over the double-yellow center line and collided broadside with a vehicle traveling westbound.

Two occupants from the eastbound vehicle were ejected during the crash. Tragically, one of those occupants was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second ejected occupant was transported to a local hospital by EMSA.

Occupants of the westbound vehicle sustained injuries and were also transported to local hospitals. One of the victims in the westbound vehicle is a child.

Admiral is currently shut down in both directions at the crash site while our Advanced Traffic Investigators work the scene.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

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FYI, the upright photo of the aircraft was found at this website:

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🛩️ PLANE CRASH AT RIVERSIDE AIRPORT

On 07/09/2026 at around 5:30 p.m., numerous first responders were called to Tulsa Riverside Airport for a 2-engine plane that had crashed and flipped upside down.

Tulsa Fire Department @TulsaFire and Jenks Fire Department pulled two injured adults out of the aircraft who had serious injuries and transported to the hospital.

One of the adults was a flight instructor and the other a student.

The aircraft was a 1966 Piper PA-30 and appeared to have been heavily damaged in the crash.

As this was an aircraft related crash the National Transportation Safety Board @NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration @FAANews are leading the investigation.

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*** UPDATE ***

First responders have recovered the 14-year-old further down the river.

Sadly, she did not survive.

We will be completing this investigation and hope to have additional information in the coming days to share.

*** END OF UPDATE ***

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14 YEAR OLD GIRL MISSING IN THE RIVER

Tulsa Fire Department and Tulsa Police personnel are out near the pedestrian bridge looking for a 14-year-old girl who went into the river and hasn't resurfaced yet.

We are closing the pedestrian bridge and traffic may be heavy in this area, please plan an alternative route.

We understand that people are compelled to stay in the area and watch, we ask that you please give first responders room to work.

Thank you for your understanding.

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🚨 ARRESTS MADE IN HICKS PARK HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION 🚨

On Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 2:13 a.m., Tulsa Police Officers were dispatched to a suspicious activity call regarding a large gathering at Hicks Park.

While responding, the call was upgraded to a shooting. When we arrived, officers found two male victims in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds.

▪️ Trevin Corona (23) was pronounced deceased on the scene

▪️ A 16-year-old male was located with multiple gunshot wounds and rushed to the hospital in critical condition

The Investigation

Homicide Detectives determined the incident started earlier in the night at a party hosted inside the Bowman Event Center at 2909 S. Sheridan Rd. After that gathering broke up, a large group migrated to Hicks Park.

While at the park, individuals began shooting fireworks at one another. Trevin Corona and the 16-year-old approached a group to confront them about shooting fireworks in their direction, which quickly escalated into a physical disturbance and gunfire.

Our Real-Time Information Center (RTIC) analysts immediately mobilized to track down surveillance footage from all the locations.

The RTIC Analyst performed phenomenal work locating video that captured the shooting, identifying the getaway vehicle as a black 2023 Chevy Trailblazer, and isolating a primary shooter.

Detectives used this information to identify the primary suspect as a 16-year-old male, who was seen in the shooting footage. Kyng Smith was the driver of the getaway vehicle

The Search & Apprehension

A Crime Gun Unit (CGU) Detective successfully located the 16-year-old's group at a home in the 8800 block of E. 91st Pl.

While teams were moving into positions, several individuals, including Kyng Smith, exited the home, entered a Cadillac, and left the area. RTIC quickly identified the Cadillac, placing it on a hotlist in Flock to alert mobile units.

Our Special Operations Team (SOT) rapidly deployed to execute a Creek Nation search warrant at the 16-year-old suspect’s residence.

While he was not inside at that time, a physical search of his bedroom recovered the exact black shirt with white artwork worn during the murder, linking him directly to the scene.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., the Warrants Unit, a K-9 Officer, and the Broken Arrow Police Department (BAPD) successfully executed a mobile stop on the Cadillac.

The 16-year-old suspect was located inside the vehicle and fled on foot from officers but was quickly caught after a short pursuit.

He initially refused to identify himself to officers but was positively confirmed.

Simultaneously, Warrants tracked Kyng Smith, who had exited the Cadillac earlier in the evening. BAPD located Smith hiding in the backseat of a separate tan Chevy Impala parked at Aspen Creek Park at 320 S. Oak Ave. in Broken Arrow.

Smith had texted two female acquaintances to pick him up at the park. During a search of the vehicle, an extended pistol magazine was found in Smith's front pocket, and a black Glock .40 caliber pistol with a matching extended magazine was recovered directly hidden under the seat where he was sitting.

Legal Status & Charges

Since the primary suspects involved hold tribal membership, initial bookings have been coordinated alongside federal and tribal authorities:

▪️ The 16-year-old suspect has been processed into the Tulsa Juvenile Detention Justice Center facing tribal Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department (Creek) Nation charges for First Degree Felony Murder and Shooting With Intent To Kill.

▪️ Kyng Smith, who has a prior federal conviction for Robbery with a Firearm, was booked under Creek jurisdiction for Accessory to Murder in the Second Degree and Possession of a Firearm AFCF (After Former Conviction of a Felony).

A Multi-Agency Success

This was a very elaborate investigation that was only possible through a massive, coordinated effort. The swift resolution of this violent incident within 24 hours is a direct result of seamless inter-departmental teamwork.

We extend our immense gratitude to our RTIC Analysts, the CGU Detectives, our Special Operations Team, our Warrants Unit, and K-9 handlers.

We also thank the Broken Arrow Police Department and the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department for their excellent coordination and support.

These are arrests and not convictions

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Fatality collision on the Gilcrease Expressway

First responders are on scene of a fatality collision that happened just east of Lewis on the Gilcrease expressway.

Initial observations indicate that the SUV went off the road, traveled more than a hundred yards then struck a signpost.

The SUV then caught fire and engulfed the entire vehicle.

Two occupants inside, an adult and a child, lost their lives in the collision. We're we are with a family now, and we'll provide more details at the conclusion of this investigation.

For the next couple of hours please find another route as the Gilcrease expressway from Lewis eastbound is closed.

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PERSON OF INTEREST - Can you identify them?

Tulsa Police Financial Crimes Detectives are trying to identify the person seen on video using a stolen credit card at QuikTrip.

On June 29, 2026, around 4:30 a.m., the victim made a purchase at the QT near 31st and 129th East Ave. As she walked out, she unknowingly dropped her wallet at the front door.

Video shows someone pick up the wallet and leave the area with a group of people outside the store. Later that day and the following day, several transactions were made using the victim’s credit card at the same QT, both at the register and at the gas pump.

Do you recognize the person seen in these screenshots? If so, please call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Reference case 2026-030394.

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DRIVING WITH PCP - DUI arrest made after hit-and-run

On July 3, 2026, around 5:23 p.m., Tulsa Police Officers responded to a collision at Sandy Park apartments near 11th Pl. and 61st West Ave.

Witnesses said a woman crashed her silver Buick into the pavilion covering the apartment complex’s mailboxes. Several children were out playing in the area as the driver of the Buick started yelling and acting erratically.

Officers arrived and saw 43-year-old Kanitra Dunn in the silver Buick trying to leave the scene. Dunn stopped and eventually agreed to get out of the car and into custody.

Witnesses said Dunn was driving about 50 mph in the complex and lost control when she hit the pavilion. When Officers talked to her, she showed several signs of being intoxicated.

Officers could see a vial of PCP in plain view through Dunn’s car window. Officers searched the car and found a bag with several empty glass vials.

Dunn took a field sobriety test and was later given a blood draw at the hospital. She was medically cleared and booked into the Tulsa County Jail for:

- Trafficking PCP
- Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
- Leaving the Scene of a Collision
- DUI
- Reckless Driving
- Obstruction

Dunn is a tribal member and therefore this case will be turned over to federal and tribal law enforcement.

This is an arrest, not a conviction.

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DOUBLE SHOOTING - One dead, one critical after park shooting

On July 6, 2026, around 2:13 a.m., Tulsa Police Officers responded to calls about a large gathering at Hicks Park near 34th and Mingo.

Multiple vehicles were driving away as Officers arrived at the park and a handful of people flagged them down for help. People gathered in the park in an unofficial capacity following a party at an event center near 31st and Sheridan.

Officers found two people lying in the parking lot of the park, both with gunshot wounds to the head.

Officers began providing care to the victims until paramedics arrived. One of the victims, a 23-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second victim, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Homicide Detectives are working to find out what led up to the shooting, and track down any evidence in the area that could lead to an arrest.

If you can help, please call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. You can stay anonymous when calling. Reference case 2026-031421.

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⛈️ SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT?

Early forecasts indicate a chance of strong storms, including heavy rain, hail, and high winds.

It is Oklahoma, so take it with a grain of salt.

In any case, be weather-aware tonight and travel safely regardless of the conditions.

If you are out and about consuming substances that impair your driving, find a sober friend or a rideshare to get from place to place.

Would you give your friend $25 bucks to keep them out of jail?

...by giving them the gift of a rideshare, you keep them out of jail and may save someone's life.

Uber / Lyft is way cheaper than a DUI.

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Our apologies, the facilities are actually near 61st and Mingo.

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🚨 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: Double Murder Arrest 🚨

On 7/03/2026, Tulsa Police Officers responded to a horrific domestic violence incident that tragically claimed the lives of an elderly married couple.

Thanks to rapid teamwork across multiple units, the suspect is now in custody.

Timeline of how the investigation unfolded:

🔹 8:20 PM: The suspect enters the senior living complex near 91st and Mingo through a side entrance. He then murders his grandparents inside the apartment with a knife and exits the building.

🔹 8:26 PM: Emergency dispatchers receive a medical call from a woman stating her husband is unresponsive. The line goes silent as she stops responding to questions.

🔹 First responders found Richard Garwood (93) and Katherine Garwood (93) dead from severe stab wounds. Katherine was still holding her cell phone.

🔹 9:30 PM: Detectives review hallway surveillance footage. Staff members recognize the man in the video as the victims' grandson and note that he drives a red truck.

🔹 10:30 PM: Real Time Information Center analysts identify the truck's license plate. Realizing a continuing danger, officers are dispatched to protect other family members living nearby.

🔹 11:36 PM: License plate readers spot the suspect's red Chevy pickup truck traveling northbound on Highway 169. Officers immediately begin flooding the area.

🔹 11:56 PM: A 911 call reports a severe wreck on westbound I-244. The suspect had crashed his truck into an abandoned car while moving very fast.

🔹 12:21 AM: Officers conduct a high-risk felony stop with the help of OHP at the crash site. The suspect refuses to exit the vehicle. Officers breach the window, deploy pepper balls, and successfully take him into custody.

Current Status:
The suspect suffered a broken hip in the crash and remains under heavy police guard in the hospital. After being read his rights, he confessed to detectives that he attacked his grandparents with a knife.

When released from the hospital, he will be charged with 2 counts of Murder. At that time we will be able to release his name.

This is an arrest and not a conviction.