Tulsa Police pursuit suspect arrested in Arkansas

U.S. Marshals apprehended Michael Spear Jr. in Mountainburg, Arkansas, after he fled a Tulsa police traffic stop in January where shots were fired.

Friday, February 14th 2025, 11:19 am

By: Brooke Cox

MOUNTAINBURG, Ark. -

U.S. Marshals have apprehended a suspect in a Tulsa police pursuit that escalated into gunfire.

Michael Spear Jr., 35, was taken into custody in Mountainburg, Arkansas, after eluding Tulsa police during a traffic stop on Jan. 23. Authorities said Spear is facing multiple charges, including endangering others while eluding police and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

According to Tulsa police, officers pulled Spear over around 3:30 p.m. near I-44 and Union. During the stop, Spear reportedly declared himself a sovereign citizen and claimed he did not have to obey state or local laws. Police said Spear reached for a gun, prompting officers to fire shots before he fled the scene in his vehicle.

Spear led officers on a pursuit toward Sand Springs before evading capture. A woman who was in the vehicle with him was taken in for questioning by police.