1 In Custody Following Early Morning Chase, Tulsa Police Say

Tulsa police say one person is in custody on Wednesday following a chase that came to an end near East 41st Street and South Peoria Avenue. According to Tulsa police, officers first attempted to pull over a vehicle around 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 44 for speeding and recklessly driving, but the driver took off, leading police on a chase near Peoria. The vehicle was spotted by an EMSA driver and police were quickly able to find the suspect's vehicle.

Wednesday, December 9th 2020, 6:09 am

By: News On 6

TULSA, Okla. -

Tulsa police say one person is in custody following a chase that started on I-44 between Lewis and Peoria.

Police said they tried pulling the car over for speeding but the driver took off and a chase started. The car eventually spike stripped on Peoria, according to police.

TPD told News On 6 the driver and passengers came to a stop in a neighborhood east of 42nd and Peoria. All people inside bailed out of the car.

Police said they caught a female, who was a passenger inside of the car. The K-9 units were deployed but they were unable to locate the other people.

The vehicle was towed away from the scene.

“As of now it hasn’t been reported stolen,” said Sgt. Brad Staggs, Tulsa Police. “We’re going to attempt to try to locate the owner and see if it has been stolen.”

Tulsa Police said the passenger in custody will be booked into the Tulsa County Jail.