SAND SPRINGS — A man who had recently begun working as an apprentice police officer with the Sand Springs Police Department was arrested this past Saturday in connection with kidnapping and sexual assault allegations from July 30 in Tulsa.
According to Sand Springs Deputy Police Chief Todd Enzbrenner, 26-year-old Isaac Ogburn was arrested on Sept. 5 following a month-long investigation conducted by the Tulsa Police Department’s Special Victims Unit.
Ogburn had been employed by the Sand Springs Police Department since July 20. Enzbrenner said that because Ogburn was an apprentice officer he had not been permitted to interact with citizens alone during his brief time with the department.
“Ogburn was fired as he arrived for his shift tonight (Sept. 5) and interviewed by detectives,” Enzbrenner said.
Following his termination, Ogburn was arrested by Sand Springs officers on a warrant related to the allegations and booked into the Tulsa County Jail. According to Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, charges include kidnapping, attempt to perform act of violence, assault with intent to commit a felony, destroying evidence, and impersonating a police officer.
A press release provided by the Sand Springs police department stated the incident began when the victim met Ogburn near 61st Street and Peoria Avenue in Tulsa to discuss payment for sexual activity. Ogburn drove the woman to a secluded location where he allegedly removed her from the vehicle to pat her down and identified himself as a vice officer. The woman told investigators that Ogburn said she would be under arrest unless she performed sexual acts on him. She was able to escape and ran into the Arkansas River where a hiker reportedly heard her calling for help and contacted authorities.
Enzbrenner said investigators utilized FLOCK camera technology to locate a vehicle matching a description provided by the victim and obtain the vehicle tag number.
“From that they developed a suspect, conducted a photo line up with the victim, used cell tower data to trace the movements of the suspect and the victim, which coincided during the time this event allegedly occurred,” said Enzbrenner.
Following the incident, Enzbrenner emphasized that the department's hiring process includes multiple screening measures before an officer is hired.
“All of our officers and dispatchers go through a strenuous hiring process that takes months to complete,” Enzbrenner said, noting that the process includes psychological examinations, pre-polygraph questionnaires, and a thorough background investigation.
He said the allegations against Ogburn have affected the department and its officers.
“All of our officers have the highest moral standards and are devastated that this individual would tarnish the badge that they work so hard to honor and protect,” Enzbrenner said.
Enzbrenner described the incident as isolated and said the department remains committed to maintaining the public's trust.
“This is an isolated event and I want to assure the public that our police officers are committed to serving the citizens of this community with integrity, compassion, and professionalism,” said Enzbrenner.
The allegations against Ogburn are accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. According to Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, Ogburn has a $250,000 bail amount attached to the kidnapping charge.