Former Tulsa Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribes

A former Tulsa police officer charged with five crimes including two counts of receiving bribes pleaded guilty Monday in Tulsa County District Court.

In April, prosecutors charged Tyrone Jenkins, 41, with taking $3,100 in bribes during several undercover stings by the Tulsa Police Department. Jenkins was also charged with two counts of violating the Computer Crimes Act and one count of endeavoring to distribute cocaine.

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The judge set a sentencing date of December 10, 2014 for Jenkins. 

During Monday's hearing, the judge indicated Jenkins could face six years in prison on each count and that he would allow the sentences to run concurrently.