Tulsa Police helicopter helps catch suspect fleeing officers at high speeds

TULSA, Okla. — Police arrested a motorcyclist after a helicopter pursuit in east Tulsa.

Tulsa Police said an officer was driving on the Broken Arrow Expressway around 10 p.m. Friday when they were passed by a motorcycle going over 100 miles per hour.

The rider, identified as Tanner Kline, stopped at a convenience store near 41st and Memorial before fleeing police again at high speeds, weaving out of traffic and endangering other drivers.

Police said their helicopter followed and recorded Kline’s driving and watched as he stopped by a friend’s house near 41st and 145th.

Kline left the house with a friend and was stopped near 41st and 129th. Police said he was in possession of a loaded stolen pistol.

Police said Kline, who is a tribal citizen, was arrested and booked into Tulsa County Jail for charges including reckless driving, eluding and possession of a firearm and stolen property.

FOX23 will follow this for updates.

This story was originally published here.

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