November 2025 Newsletter
- Ryan Love
- 29 minutes ago
- 5 min read
Welcome to the Tulsa Police Department's monthly newsletter! We're in the thick of the holiday season after a great month of November, and we're excited to spread a little holiday cheer heading into December!
A Hero's Farewell: Officer Aurash Zarkeshan Retires
This month, the Tulsa Police Department bid a heartfelt farewell to one of our most courageous and inspiring officers, Aurash Zarkeshan.
Officer Zarkeshan is leaving Tulsa Police, but not the City of Tulsa. He has taken a job in the IT department. He's also getting married soon, and beginning a new life journey.
This video highlights his career, his journey, and his story with the department:
Badges & Staches
We're closing in on the end of our Badges & Staches competition with the Tulsa Fire Department, all in an effort to raise funds for the children at Saint Francis Children's Hospital and their families to help with the costs related to their medical treatments.
So far we've raised almost $1000 to help the children at Saint Francis Children's Hospital, part of the Saint Francis Health System.
Donate here: https://bit.ly/BadgesAndStaches2025
Random Acts of Kindness
This month, we kicked off the Random Acts of Kindness campaign with the Tulsa Police Foundation.
Officers are handing out boxes full of food, snacks, and other household items, along with gift cards for gas and groceries, to people in need. In total, 350 boxes are going out all around Tulsa.
To donate to the cause: https://tpdfoundation.org/donate/
Veterans Day Parade
This month, we were honored to take part in the 107th Annual Tulsa Veterans Day Parade!
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen sat on the review board with other city leaders, while the Tulsa Police Motorcycle Unit led off the parade, beginning at 3rd and Boston and winding through downtown.
Attorney General Officer of the Year
We were proud to recognize Officer Allen Weckhorst, who was recognized at the 2025 Attorney General Officer of the Year Ceremony for his exceptional dedication, leadership, and selfless service to the Tulsa Police Department and our community.
Since joining TPD in 2020 and hitting the streets in 2021, Officer Weckhorst has consistently exemplified what it means to be an outstanding Officer.
Gilcrease Division
This month’s highlight for the Gilcrease Division was taking part in the first-ever Coffee with a Cop at Brown’s Donut Shop in the Sequoyah Neighborhood. Coffee with a Cop is an event we don’t often see within the Gilcrease Division, especially outside of the downtown area. To our surprise, this event was very well-attended.
This area is of particular interest because the Sequoyah Neighborhood is one of three being evaluated by the Mayor’s “Neighborhood Conditions Index Program,” which will help determine the unique needs and potential for investment in each area. Residents are very eager to work with Tulsa Police to tackle recurring issues and build a stronger relationship with the Department – and this event was the first step.
From Officer to Captain and Major, we had multiple ranks on-site to take part in a variety of conversations and discuss ideas for neighborhood improvement and increased patrols. We look forward to supporting businesses and residents in the Sequoyah Neighborhood as they continue to navigate being the focus of the NCI Pilot Program and making changes to their neighborhood in the near future.
Mingo Valley Division
As the holiday season approaches, November has been a month of community connection, celebration, and giving for the Tulsa Police Department.
Officers from Mingo Valley Division helped jump-start the holidays by escorting Santa into Woodland Hills Mall for the season kickoff. The event was full of festive energy with performers, dancers, and an exciting drumline welcoming Santa’s arrival. It was the perfect way to spread some early holiday cheer!
We were thrilled when Boevers Elementary asked us to join their community fair, where kindergarten students met with a variety of local helpers. Our officers enjoyed speaking with students about their roles and answering questions during this “teeny tiny job fair.” Seeing young students inspired and curious about future careers was one of the month’s highlights.
As we wrap up November and pull out our stretchy pants for Thanksgiving, we reflect on the many moments of gratitude shared with our community. Looking ahead, we’re excited to visit more schools in December and continue meeting the future leaders of Tulsa.
Riverside Division
After a month of candy and costumes, the month of November slowed things down as we prepare for the holiday season!
One highlight for the Riverside Division this month was a great visit with our neighbors at the McDonald's location at 71st and Yale. We invited kids and their families out for Coloring with a Cop!
Families hung out with our Officers and children got some free Happy Meals. Thank you to McDonald's for hosting the event and to everyone who came out to show their support!
Two Arrested in Juvenile Crime Spree
On November 13th, 2025, around 9:20 a.m., Officers received reports of a Burglary from a Vehicle near 15400 E. 38th St.
A witness took photos of the suspect car and tag, a white Hyundai, which was reported stolen the night before. The Tulsa Police Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), K-9 Unit, and Street Crimes Unit began investigating.
About 25 minutes later, Officers received reports of a car repeatedly ramming a garage door at a home near 10200 E. 24th St.
Officers discovered the car involved was the same stolen white Hyundai in the previous call. The suspects rammed the door five times, breaching the door, then ran over a mailbox, and fled in the car.
RTIC helped find the car near 10800 E. 31st St., and Officers found it parked outside the Walmart at 31st and Garnett. Three individuals, two 12-year-olds and a 13-year-old, who were loitering nearby, were taken into custody.
While Officers were questioning the three juveniles, Officers received a call that their AirPods were pinging to the division. The AirPods were stolen the night before in another Burglary from a Vehicle in Broken Arrow.
Officers also recovered a stolen driver's license inside the white Hyundai, which was taken in a separate Burglary from a Vehicle, also in Broken Arrow.
Officers also obtained surveillance photos and videos, further confirming the three suspects' involvement in the crimes.
The three juveniles were arrested for:
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
Attempted Burglary
Hit-and-Run
Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property
Criminal Conspiracy
While sitting in the interview room, the 13-year-old suspect grabbed one of the Officer's body-worn cameras and tossed it in the trash. He could also face charges for Grand Larceny and Attempted Destruction of Evidence.
All three suspects were taken to the Community Intervention Center. One of the suspects is a tribal member and falls under the McGirt ruling; therefore, detectives will turn this case over to the FBI and Tribal Authorities for further investigation.
These are arrests, not convictions.
