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Tulsa Weekly Crime Digest: April 14-20, 2026 - Quiet Streets, State Records Update
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Tulsa Police Department crime report digest for the week of April 14-20, 2026. No street-level criminal incidents reported in public records for this period.
Oklahoma Department of Corrections records note the following inmate deaths with prior Tulsa County convictions occurring in state facilities during earlier months: On January 14, Kevin Crawford, 62, died at Great Plains Correctional Center; manner awaiting medical examiner results. On January 27, Joshua Slinkard, 45, died at Lexington Assessment and Reception Center; natural causes. On February 3, Robert Sheldon, 75, died at Great Plains Correctional Center hospital; awaiting medical examiner results. On February 10, Hurcle Bennett, 76, died at Jess Dunn Correctional Center hospital; natural causes. On March 15, Joanies Patricio, 58, died at Arkansas Valley Correctional Center hospital; awaiting medical examiner results. Earlier 2025 incidents include October 3 homicide of Markis Rogers, 43, at Jess Dunn Correctional Center; October 15 homicide of Deonta Ballard, 39, at Great Plains Correctional Center hospital; and October 29 homicide of Jason Arce, 44, at Oklahoma State Penitentiary. All cases under medical examiner review or closed as listed; no active investigations noted.
No significant trends or patterns observed in recent Tulsa-area street crimes. Inmate deaths from Tulsa convictions show recurring natural causes and pending reviews, per state records.
For tips, call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-582-4636 or 911 for emergencies.
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Oklahoma Department of Corrections records note the following inmate deaths with prior Tulsa County convictions occurring in state facilities during earlier months: On January 14, Kevin Crawford, 62, died at Great Plains Correctional Center; manner awaiting medical examiner results. On January 27, Joshua Slinkard, 45, died at Lexington Assessment and Reception Center; natural causes. On February 3, Robert Sheldon, 75, died at Great Plains Correctional Center hospital; awaiting medical examiner results. On February 10, Hurcle Bennett, 76, died at Jess Dunn Correctional Center hospital; natural causes. On March 15, Joanies Patricio, 58, died at Arkansas Valley Correctional Center hospital; awaiting medical examiner results. Earlier 2025 incidents include October 3 homicide of Markis Rogers, 43, at Jess Dunn Correctional Center; October 15 homicide of Deonta Ballard, 39, at Great Plains Correctional Center hospital; and October 29 homicide of Jason Arce, 44, at Oklahoma State Penitentiary. All cases under medical examiner review or closed as listed; no active investigations noted.
No significant trends or patterns observed in recent Tulsa-area street crimes. Inmate deaths from Tulsa convictions show recurring natural causes and pending reviews, per state records.
For tips, call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-582-4636 or 911 for emergencies.
Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI