Oaklawn Investigation Finds 47 Unmarked Graves
The sixth field season at Oaklawn Cemetery documented new graves tied to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Tulsa Crime News
This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement procedures, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows local incidents and the policies that govern them within the city.
Drug Crime
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Tulsa Police Arrest Suspect Following Highway Pursuit
Authorities apprehended a 30-year-old man after a high-speed chase that resulted in a vehicle collision.
Violence
Tulsa Man Arrested After Throwing Concrete Chunk
The suspect allegedly attacked a man after waving a knife in a parking lot on East 21st Street.
Accidents
Tulsa Police Charge Man With Manslaughter
Christopher Hart faces charges after a fatal collision involving 59-year-old Roy Deaver.
Law Enforcement
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Tulsa Leaders Gather Residents for Public Safety Talk
The final 2026 community conversation on public safety was held at Rudisill Regional Library in Tulsa.
Property Crime
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Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Stolen Credit Card User
Tulsa County deputies are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly tried to use a woman's stolen credit card at a North Tulsa convenience store.
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Tulsa reporting spans incidents, police department operations, court trials and sentencing. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. The justice system here operates within state law, creating a distinct rhythm between law enforcement, prosecution and defense. Public safety policies and judicial staffing levels remain the primary factors that influence how cases move through the system.