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Sheriff’s office arrests 12 adults, 24 juveniles at Tulsa State Fair

Deputies arrested 12 adults and 24 juveniles during the Tulsa State Fair, according to the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, with no gun charges filed.

Deputies took three dozen people into custody during the 2026 Tulsa State Fair, officials announced. The tallies show dozens of incidents across the fairgrounds in Tulsa. The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest numbers.

Adult charges included aggravated assault and battery, DUI, assault, public intoxication, disturbing the peace, and obstruction. Juvenile charges included disturbing the peace, assault, and assault on a police officer. No gun charges were filed.

Deputies handled multiple incidents across the Tulsa event:

  • 62 reports
  • 316 calls for service
  • One citation
  • Five warnings
  • 27 field interviews
  • 72 lost and found children

Activity changed from the prior year. During the 2025 event, officers arrested 11 adults and 35 juveniles. Four gun charges were filed that year.

The 2025 event produced 72 reports and 168 calls for service. Officers issued zero citations or warnings. They conducted eight field interviews and handled 97 lost-and-found children.

The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services for county events and facilities. Deputies process criminal charges through the local court system. Staff also assist families with missing children on site.

Deputies completed operations for the annual gathering in Tulsa County.

Jonah Whitsell

Jonah Whitsell covers public safety in Tulsa: the Tulsa Police Department, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office and the district court. He works from records, court filings and the people closest to each case.

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