🌱 Human Trafficking Suspect Arrested + THD Expands Services

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Tulsa Daily.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 47 Low: 29.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Tulsa:

1. Tulsa police have arrested a man charged with human trafficking and kidnapping.
   Authorities said Nathaniel Washington trafficked several women and forced them into prostitution. At least three of the victims were trafficked across state lines from Louisiana and Oregon. (News On 6)
2. The Tulsa Health Department is expanding medical services at the North Regional Health and Wellness Center. As part of the expansion, Crossover Health Services will use the clinical space previously used by the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences to provide comprehensive health care services for adults and children. The clinic is set to open in early 2022 and will accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance. (KOKI FOX 23)
3. The Tulsa Opera spent Thursday volunteering at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. The volunteers packed up bags of food for Oklahomans in need, helping the food bank in its mission to put about 30 million pounds of food back into the community each year. Employees said volunteers help the organization save money, and anyone interested in volunteering can find more information on the food bank's website. (news9.com KWTV)

Today in Tulsa:

• Tulsa Flea Market At Expo Square (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mia, the naturally playful 2-year-old dog is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, on parasite prevention, and ready for adoption to a loving home. More information is available on the Tulsa SPCA website. (Facebook)
• The Tulsa Police Cyber Crimes Unit, the Mingo Valley Street Crimes Unit, and Homeland Security Investigations served a search warrant on Thursday at a home near 41st Street and Garnett Road as part of a child pornography investigation, leading to the arrest of Agustin Arrazola. (Facebook)
• Soar with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 5 for Spitfire, led by Principal Guest Conductor Daniel Hege. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.