March 8, 2012Issue 31

Tulsa Police DepartmentDetective Division

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If you have any information call CRIME STOPPERS at (918)596-COPS. If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a reward!

Detective Division600 Civic Center, 2nd FloorTulsa, OK 74103(918) 596-9133

Auto Theft (918) 669-6520Burglary (918) 596-9155Child Crisis Unit (918) 669-6504Family Violence (918) 746-5250Financial Crimes (918) 596-9209Homicide (918) 596-9135Major Crimes (918) 596-9122Pawn Detail (918) 596-9181Robbery (918) 596-9137Sex Crimes (918) 596-9168Cyber Crimes (918) 591-4740Fugitive Warrants (918) 596-9352Missing Adults (918) 596-9183Missing Children (918) 596-9862Senior Services (918) 596-9165

THOMAS LEE BURGESS

Description: White Male, 68 DOB: 10/08/43Height: 6'01Weight: 195Hair: BrownEyes: HazelTPD#: 69094

Thomas Lee Burgess is currently wanted out of Tulsa County for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Sex Offender Living within 2000 ft of a school. Burgess has a bond of $20,000. Burgess' last known address was 1619 E. 62 St. in Tulsa.

"It's your aptitude, not just your attitude that determines your ultimate altitude."

– Zig Ziglar

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.Tulsa Police Officer's Memorial

6066 E. 66 St. N in TulsaThe Tulsa Police Officers' Memorial was created to honor the 39 Tulsa Police Officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty, since 1917. It is also a reminder of the risk and commitment Tulsa Police Officers who have served and continue to serve within the Tulsa Community readily sacrifice to protect ones life and property.If you are a rider it offers nice scenic routes of 14, 31, and 67 miles. If you aren't a rider but want to support the Tulsa Police Officer's Memorial you can register as a ghost rider and get a t-shirt!

For more information and to register, click HERE. Registration closes May 7, 2012!

On May 19th the first annual COPLAND CLASSIC will be held with proceeds benefiting the Tulsa Police Officers' Memorial!

COPLAND CLASSIC BICYCLE RIDE

Stats...

Source: City of Tulsa, CitiSource-Incident Reports. Shows the comparison of last periods (1/23-2/19) Major Crimes to the period before (12/26-1/22).

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Upcoming Events...

Detective in the Spotlight!Name: Sergeant Tim BrackenFamily: Married for 24 years to a beautiful woman who has been with me since the Academy. DINKS (Double Income No Kids) Pet Peeves: Those who pass a line of cars and then try to merge right at the construction site.Hobbies: Richard Meulenburg and I own a community based photography studio called My Studio. The start-up was very difficult but we have been rewarded with a successful business.What is it you do for the Major Crimes III Unit? We investigate all Major Crimes and that occur between the hours of 4 pm and Midnight. The list includes Homicides, Suicides, DOA's, SWIKS, and AWDW's.

Sgt. Bracken has been with the Department 27 years in September with 12 years being in the Detective Division.

●March 14&15 – Calibre-Press Street Survival Seminar

●March 15 – Skiatook Legal Updates/Report Writing, and Airplane Crash Investigations

●March 22 – Skiatook Oklahoma's Alcohol, Tobacco and Gambling Laws

●March 31 – Annual Tulsa FOP Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt

●April 2-30 – Patrol Rifle Qualification, Entire Month

Hard Hitting Detective Work!

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What would you say is the biggest challenge you face? Dealing with death on a regular basis.What is the strangest request you've had from a citizen? One request that I get all the time is to return the gun that a loved one used to kill themselves with.What has been the most unusual or interesting case you've had as a detective? The Lee's Chicken Murders. Four teenagers were herded into the cooler and executed; still the biggest murder case in Tulsa. Because of the hard work by Detectives and Field troops, the suspects were captured within 24 hours.What is your most rewarding experience? Delivering a baby prior to EMSA's arrival.

The Tulsa Police Reserves is actively recruiting candidates for an academy class beginning in September of 2012! Since 1953, this organization has developed into a vital part of the community, consisting of highly dedicated and motivated men and women who want to serve their community. By volunteering their time and effort through law enforcement, the Tulsa Police Reserves play a necessary role in balancing civilian safety and City expenses during special/civic events while aiding in the continuing demands for greater police service. If you, or of any of your family and friends, are interested in becoming a Tulsa Police Reserve Officer please go to www.jointpd.com and complete an application as soon as possible.

Interested in Police Work?

n March 3 thru 6 the Tulsa Police Department coordinated an organized search for the remains of Ashani Creighton, a four year old child missing since 1997 out of Orlando Florida. The search concentrated on a commercial property lot on the northeast corner of East 61st Street and South Mingo Road. Credible information indicates the child was buried at this location and a commercial building placed on the property at a subsequent time. Participating in the search were members of the Tulsa Police Department, the Orange County Florida Sheriff's Office, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Necrosearch International, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Oklahoma Archaeological Survey, Special K-9 Search and Recovery, INCOG, StressCon Inc, and Tactical Electronics.

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Ground Penetrating Radar was used to scan the building floor and parking lot to locate anomalies under the concrete. K-9 dogs trained in locating human remains were utilized to locate areas of potential remains. Experts in body recovery and geophysics viewed current and historical photography of the site. If a review of the information gathered by these sources indicated further examination was warranted, a location of interest was determined and a 4" core thru the concrete to the ground below was cut and removed. Archaeologists probed the holes to determine if there was any indication the ground below the core area had been disturbed or if any object could be felt. Fiber Optic cameras were also utilized to examine possible void areas. Based upon the results, a larger hole was opened in the concrete and a systematic excavation of the ground below was conducted. Two such areas were opened in the floor of the building. Neither opening resulted in any human remains recovery.All involved in the search agreed the plan, put in place and implemented, worked well. The technology utilized is the most advanced available at this time. The target of the search, a small child and possible container, are difficult targets to locate even with the best technology. While the search did not locate the child, it did identify a secondary location to search. Planning for that second search is currently underway. --Crime Scene Detective Margaret Loveall