Officer Accused Of Trying To Pawn TPD-Issued Gun Suspended, Arrested

Tulsa police confirmed an officer is in jail, accused of trying to pawn his TPD-issued gun.

Officer Michael Thompson has been with the department since 2006.

Records show he was arrested around 4:30 Monday afternoon on charges of embezzlement and two counts of false declaration of ownership.

Police say Thompson is currently suspended from TPD with pay.

Thompson is also a former OU football player. He played for OU’s 2000 championship team.