Tulsa Crime Roundup: Violent Incidents, Arrests, and Ongoing Investigations in the City

On July 27 in East Tulsa near 27th Street and 129th East Avenue, a 15-year-old was shot and killed after a fight broke out at the St. Thomas More Church festival. According to KTUL, police say the suspect, identified as Luis Hinch, turned himself in on July 28 and has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder. Officers recovered a firearm in a nearby backyard and confirmed Hinch is now in custody at the Tulsa County Juvenile Center. The incident remains under investigation.On July 29 along Tulsa’s River Parks trail, a jogger was attacked in an alleged assault and battery case. NewsOn6 reports bystanders intervened, physically restraining the attacker, identified as Lorenzo Williams, until officers arrived. The victim received assistance at the scene, and Williams is currently jailed on assault and battery charges. Police confirm that investigations into both this attack and a separate, unrelated stabbing at Turkey Mountain earlier in July are active. Officers have not released further suspect descriptions, as Williams is now in custody.Also reported July 29, a Tulsa resident was arrested on charges of threatening to perform an act of violence and violating a protective order. The arrest was made by local authorities, and the case status is ongoing with the suspect held at Osage County Jail.In the same period, two burglary cases have been logged involving suspects from Cushing and McAlester. One individual faces charges for second-degree burglary, while another is charged with first-degree burglary and violation of a protective order. Both are in custody, with investigations pending.Tulsa authorities took a suspect into custody for driving under the influence, transporting an open liquor container, and possession of controlled substances on July 15. Additionally, a separate arrest on July 15 involved alleged larceny from a retailer and fourth-degree arson, with the suspect also from Tulsa.A convicted Tulsa man on probation for five armed robberies was returned to jail during the week for repeated probation violations, according to NewsOn6. He had previously pleaded guilty in those robbery cases and is under review for further action.There are ongoing DUI investigations, controlled substance charges, and possession of paraphernalia arrests reported in multiple Tulsa neighborhoods throughout the week.Significant trends include increased incidents along city trails and parks, as well as ongoing concerns about violent confrontations at public gatherings. No specific spike in any single crime type has been identified, but police remind listeners to remain vigilant, particularly in public recreation areas.Anyone with information on these incidents or additional tips can contact the Tulsa Police non-emergency line at 918-596-9222 or call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.Thank you for tuning in. Subscribe for daily updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta