2 arrested in Tulsa accused of stealing beer, leading police on chase before crash

Officers said they took four cases of beer and drove off before crashing out at along E. 48th Street.

Friday, June 20th 2025, 1:22 pm

By: Drake Johnson

TULSA, Okla. -

Two people were arrested and accused of leading officers on a chase over beer on Thursday.

Tulsa Police said Michelle Blackbear and Jeremy Townsidy took four cases of beer from a convenience store at 51st and Mingo. They said an officer approached them in the parking lot, and the two drove away.

The chase ended after Blackbear hit a curb and blew out the front tires of her car.

TPD says Blackbear was arrested on Eluding and Larceny complaints, while Townsidy is facing a larceny charge.

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism.