TPD News

Homicide: Person of Interest Sought

On May 9, 2008 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Tulsa Police Officers responded to the Coppermill Apartments located at 7164 S. Erie #2203, reference a double homicide.  The deceased victims have been identified as Casimiro Bustamante, Hispanic male, DOB 082885, and Juan Carlos Castiano-Pena, AKA Juan Carlos Castellanos-Pena, Hispanic male, DOB: 071777. 

Homicide Detectives have developed Saul Guerorro-Cora, Hispanic male, DOB: 042473 as a person of interest in this investigation. He is an associate of Casimiro Bustamante.  See attached photo.

Additionally, there are two subjects who are only known by their nicknames: Chavelo, Hispanic male, and Taxista, Hispanic male. These two subjects are known associates of Juan Carlos Castiano-Pena.  Detectives need to identify Chavelo and Taxista.

Anyone with information reference this crime or anyone who knows the whereabouts of the listed subjects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 596-COPS.

Crime of the Week, 05/14/08

CRIME TYPE: 1st Degree Burglary

DATE: April 20, 2008

TIME: 5:52 a.m.

LOCATION: 2200 E. 23rd Street

VICTIM: Family

SYNOPSIS:  On April 20, 2008 at 5:52 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 2200 block of E. 23rd Street to investigate an armed robbery/home invasion. The victims awoke that morning to find three subjects standing in their bedroom. One of the victims was forced at gunpoint to accompany the suspects downstairs, where the suspects took electronics, jewelry and money. The suspects then forced the victims into the closet and locked the door.  The suspects left the home in an unknown vehicle. The victims said that there were a total of four black males in their home that morning and they were all wearing black clothing. Two of the suspects are believed to have been in the neighborhood several days before this crime and were reportedly claiming to be tree trimmers.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Crime of the Week, 05/07/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery 

DATE: April 21, 2008

TIME: 1:20 p.m.

LOCATION: 5302 E. Skelly Drive

VICTIM: IBC Bank

SYNOPSIS: On April 21, 2008 at 1:20 p.m., the IBC Bank located at 5302 E. Skelly Drive was robbed. A black male entered the bank armed with a large caliber semiautomatic handgun. The suspect pointed the weapon at the tellers and demanded cash. The tellers complied and the suspect left the bank. The suspect was seen getting into white newer truck, possibly a Chevrolet. The truck was described as having four doors. The suspect was a black male 6’00”, 150-180 lbs.  He was wearing a black wig, sunglasses and a dust mask.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Crime of the Week, 04/30/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery

DATE: March 26, 2008

TIME: 11:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 900 E. 61st Street (Sand Dollar Apartments)

VICTIM: Multiple

SYNOPSIS:   On March 26, 2008 two separate armed robberies took place at the Sand Dollar Apartments, located at 900 E. 61st Street. Just after 11:30 p.m., a female victim was entering her apartment when a black male ran up from behind and forced his way inside her apartment. The subject pointed a silver semi-automatic pistol at the victim, took her purse and then fled. Two Security Guards observed the subject walking with the purse and started following him. The subject stopped and pointed the gun at the Security Guards, before turning and running from the scene. After the suspect ran, the guards found another female victim in the complex, who told them that she had been beaten with a handgun and robbed. The suspect’s description was the same in all three incidents.  The suspect was described as a black male, 17-26 years old, 6’00”-6’02”, 160-180 lbs. He also has a neatly trimmed moustache and beard.  The suspect was wearing a black baseball cap, a camouflage hoodie, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

“MAYDAY”

TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Traffic Safety Committee
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2008
CONTACT:   Officer Craig Murray, Traffic Safety Coordinator, 669-6865 or Pager 643-2163
   Officer Leland Ashley, PIO, 596-9189
   Officer Jason Willingham, PIO, 596-1336

“Stop the speeding on my street – NOW!” is one of the most urgent phone calls fielded by the Tulsa Police Department, the City of Tulsa, and officials nationwide.  With warmer weather ahead, such complaints will only increase, as anxious parents and neighbors fear for the safety of children at play.  That’s why dozens of communities across the country are proclaiming May 1, 2008 “Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day”, and raising awareness of the serious problem of speeding and distracted driving on neighborhood streets.

Most people speeding through neighborhoods are residents themselves.  By sounding May Day alert, a call for help in the battle against residential speeding, people will recognize their role in the problem and become part of the solution instead of relying on police and speed bumps alone.

The Tulsa Police Department is concerned with this nationwide need and will always remain on alert to assist with the public’s request for assistance.  The City of Tulsa can help provide signage for neighborhoods on promoting KEEP KIDS ALIVE Drive 25 program.  For more information on this and traffic calming for neighborhoods, log on to  www.cityoftulsa.org and click on the Community Programs and scroll down to Drive 25.

Crime of the Week, 04/23/08

CRIME TYPE: Homicide

DATE: April 19, 2008

TIME: Unknown

LOCATION: 1200 N. Boston Avenue

VICTIM: Charles E. Fanning

SYNOPSIS: On April 19, 2008 at 5:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to investigate a man down in the area of 1200 N. Boston Avenue. When officers arrived they discovered the victim, Charles Fanning shot to death inside his vehicle. Fanning was still seated in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Detectives have a few leads, but need anyone with knowledge of this murder to come forward to help solve this case.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Crime of the Week, 04/17/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery/Shooting with Intent to Kill

DATE: February 28, 2008

TIME: 7:20 p.m.

LOCATION: 6522 E. 15th Street

VICTIM: Inner City Ink

SYNOPSIS:  On February 28, 2008 at 7:34 p.m., officers responded to a shooting/armed robbery at Inner City Ink, located at 6522 E. 15th Street. On this date at approximately 7:20 p.m., an older black male entered the business and began asking about tattoos. Approximately two minutes later, a younger black male entered the store and produced a black revolver. The subject ordered the two employees to the ground.  When the employees refused the suspect shot both employees. The suspects fled the store in a 90’s model Ford Probe, described as a champagne color. Suspect #1 was described as a black male, 40-50 years old.  Suspect #2 was described as a black male, 20-30 years old. He had a green bandana covering his face.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Crime of the Week, 04/09/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery

DATE: April 6, 2008

TIME: 9:50 p.m.

LOCATION: 6505 E. Pine Street

VICTIM: Mazzio’s Pizza

SYNOPSIS:  On April 6, 2008 a black male robbed the Mizzio’s Pizza, located at 6505 E. Pine Street.  The suspect was standing at the rear door of the restaurant when an employee opened the door to take out the trash.  The suspect confronted the employee and forced the employee back inside the restaurant. The suspect robbed the restaurant and threatened to kill the witnesses.  The suspect forced the employees into a freezer and closed the door. The door to the freezer did not latch properly and an employee was able to use a cellular telephone to call police. The suspect was described as a black male, 20-25 yoa, 5’06-5’08, 170-195 lbs. He was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black jeans, a black knitted cap and black gloves. The suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic pistol.  The suspect placed the money into a black laptop case.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Crime of the Week, 04/02/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery 

DATE: January 15, 2008

TIME: 3:55 a.m.

LOCATION: 215 N. Garnett Road

VICTIM: Quick Trip

SYNOPSIS:  Robbery Detectives need help solving an armed robbery. On January 15, 2008 the Quick Trip located at 215 N. Garnett Road was robbed. The suspect entered the store armed with a black semi-automatic pistol.  The suspect pointed the gun at the attendant and demanded money. After receiving the money the suspect fled the store on foot. The suspect was described as a black male, 5’08” and 130-140 lbs. He was wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt, black ski mask and dark pants.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000

Crime of the Week, 03/26/08

CRIME TYPE: Armed Robbery

DATE: February 24, 2008

TIME: 8:33 p.m.

LOCATION: 3118 E. Pine Street

VICTIM: Cheezie’s Pizza

SYNOPSIS:   Just after 8 p.m. on the evening of February 24, 2008 Cheezie’s Pizza located at 3118 E. Pine Street was robbed. Two armed suspects entered the restaurant and demanded money. The victim complied with the suspects demands. Prior to leaving the restaurant suspect #1 threaten to harm the victim if police were called.  Suspect #1 was armed with a silver shotgun and was described as a white male, 6'02", 165 lbs, 20-30 years old. He was wearing a gray ski mask, blue jacket, gray pants and black gloves.  Suspect #2 was armed with a large knife and was described as a white male, 5'00", 110 lbs, unknown age.  He was wearing a gray ski mask, gray jacket, blue jeans, black shoes and black gloves.

Call Officer Leland Ashley
Crime Stoppers 596-COPS
Spanish Line      596-7000