The Tulsa Police Department announced Wednesday that a 22‑year‑old man was arrested and booked into the Tulsa County Jail after police say he assaulted his father and stole his car keys during a fight at a hotel near 45th Street and Garnett.

Incident details

Officers responded to a call reporting a physical altercation at the hotel on Sunday. When they arrived, they found the victim, the father, with visible injuries to his face. According to the victim’s statement, his son attacked him without provocation, knocking him to the ground, punching him repeatedly, and then removing the keys from his pocket.

The victim declined medical treatment at the scene. Police noted that the son fled the scene after the incident.

Search and arrest

Investigators received a tip that the suspect might be heading to an ex‑girlfriend’s residence, where a protective order was already in place against him. Before Tulsa officers could reach that location, the Broken Arrow Police Department had been called to a separate incident involving the suspect driving a stolen vehicle through a fence in the backyard of a home.

Broken Arrow officers arrested the suspect, transferred him to Tulsa County Jail, and charged him with domestic assault and battery, first‑degree robbery, and larceny of an automobile. The protective‑order violation was also cited in the booking.

Legal process

The suspect will appear before a judge for a bail hearing. If convicted, the charges carry significant penalties, including potential prison time and restitution to the victim.

Both Tulsa and Broken Arrow police departments emphasized the importance of reporting domestic violence and theft incidents promptly, encouraging community members to contact law enforcement if they suspect similar wrongdoing.

Community response

Local leaders expressed concern over the family‑related violence, urging families to seek help through available resources such as counseling services and domestic‑violence hotlines. The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office reiterated its commitment to protecting victims and holding perpetrators accountable, regardless of familial ties.

Original reporting: KTUL 8 (Sinclair) – local — read the source article.