Earlier today, Officers from the PCPD and the 8th District Attorney’s Task Force arrested 44-year-old Mark Burleson. Burleson was being sought by the Tulsa Police Department for the recent murder of 32-year-old Heather Martinez and the shooting of an additional 50-year-old man in Tulsa.
PCPD Officers began working to locate Burleson early this morning after receiving information from the Tulsa Police Department about Burleson possibly being in our area.
After conducting interviews and speaking with acquaintances who live in Ponca City, Burleson was eventually taken into custody south of Ponca City as he was trying to make his way into town.
Ponca City Police Dept. would like to thank the 8th District Attorney’s Task Force and the Kay County Sheriff’s Office for their support.
This is another example of Kay County Law Enforcement working together to keep our area as safe as possible.
Burleson will be returned to Tulsa to face Murder Charges.
44-year-old Mark Burleson
