🌱 Navy Veteran Receives Car + Stolen Car Chase Ends In Arrest

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Here are the top three stories today in Tulsa:

1. In a heartwarming gesture, Cars 4 Heroes recently transformed the life of Lindsey Porter, a Navy veteran who had been without a car since 2016. After a challenging period following her military service, Porter had been working hard to rebuild her life, and the donation of a vehicle by Cars 4 Heroes marked the final step in her journey. The car was generously provided to Porter in Tulsa on Friday by the family of a Navy veteran who tragically passed away while on duty. (2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)
2. A stolen vehicle chase in Tulsa ended in the arrest of one individual on Thursday evening. After officers spotted the stolen car at a gas station, the driver attempted to evade them but was eventually apprehended when the car's back tire malfunctioned. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was taken into custody, and authorities discovered a firearm within the vehicle during the incident. (News On 6)
3. A fatal crash in Tulsa is currently being investigated by the police following an incident early on Friday morning. Responding to a call, authorities discovered a deceased male inside the car that had crashed near 31st and Yale around 2 a.m. According to witnesses, the driver was reportedly speeding at 80-90 miles per hour and navigating through construction. (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)

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Today in Tulsa:

Saturday, July 1

• Saturday Morning Birding At Oxley Nature Center (8:00 AM)
• Greenwood Farmers And Artisans Market At North Pointe Shopping Center (9:00 AM)
  
• Summer Movies At Maxwell Park Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tulsa Zoo's 4-year-old giraffe, Zoe, is pregnant with her first calf! We are officially on "baby watch" as zoo officials say the calf will be born sometime this summer. (Tulsa Zoo via Facebook)
• Pollo Campero opens today in Tulsa at Admiral and Memorial. The Latin favorite will start serving food at 10:00 a.m. (KRMG)
• Are you flying this weekend? Tulsa International Airport is expecting this to be the busiest travel weekend of the year. (2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)

You're officially in the loop for today. Your usual curator, Karena Garrity, will be back with your next newsletter!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.