Tulsa Crime Update: Retail Theft Arrests, Shooting Investigation, and Hit-and-Run Incident

Tulsa Police have made several arrests related to new retail theft laws over the past week. The “counter-jumping” law, signed last fall, targets those who enter restricted commercial areas, such as behind store counters, with the intent to commit a crime. Officers arrested three repeat offenders under this law. Melissa Palmer was arrested twice earlier in the year for alleged counter-jumping and burglary in the Midtown and East Tulsa areas; she received deferred/probationary sentences after pleading guilty. Isaiah Buckner faced three counts of larceny of merchandise from retailers and three counts of entering restricted areas during incidents in South Tulsa in June. He was given a suspended sentence and released. Earlier this month, Joshua West was arrested near the South Peoria corridor for alleged counter-jumping and larceny; he has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting his next court appearance in September. All cases remain active under court supervision.On Wednesday morning, officers responded to a shooting at Brighton Park Apartments near 51st Street and Yale Avenue. Gunfire damaged an apartment and a parked car, but no injuries were reported. Investigators located shell casings and loose ammunition at the scene. No suspect description has been released, and the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked by police to call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS; tips may remain anonymous.Early Friday, police searched for the driver of a Jeep involved in a hit-and-run collision near 4th Street and Sheridan Road. The Jeep struck another vehicle just after 1 a.m., pushing it into a parking lot. The woman driving the impacted vehicle was transported to the hospital for evaluation; her current condition is unavailable. At this time, authorities have not provided a description of the Jeep or its driver, and the investigation continues.Tulsa Fire and Police responded to the River Parks area following the reopening of Tulsa Wave Park after a recent drowning incident. The 16-year-old victim’s family is being supported by agencies, and water safety protocols are under review. No new criminal investigation has been announced related to this incident. Park officials remind the public to immediately call 911 if unsafe activity is observed.Looking at recent reports, there are indications of increased enforcement around retail theft and business trespass in multiple commercial corridors. Violent incidents such as shootings remain under investigation in residential communities, while hit-and-run traffic incidents continue to be a concern around Tulsa’s main arteries. There have been no reports seeking public assistance for suspect identification this week.Listeners with any information on ongoing investigations may contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. 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