SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — A Sand Springs Police officer was arrested after allegedly using a credit card that was supposed to be in police custody.
On Dec. 23, 2024, officers responded to a deceased person found at an apartment complex near South Apple Creek Drive and West Wekiwa Road in Sand Springs.
Officers collected safekeeping items that belonged to the victim while processing the scene.
During the investigation, it was determined that a credit card belonging to the victim had been charged multiple times following their death.
While investigating, police learned that someone within their department may have been involved.
After gathering enough evidence to verify their suspicions, Sand Springs Police said the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was brought in within 14 hours to take over the investigation.
Investigators tracked down where the charges had been linked and identified the suspect as Theodore "Ted" Cook who is a Sand Springs Police officer.
Cook was arrested and booked into the Tulsa County jail on Thursday for unauthorized use of a credit card and grand larceny, but has since bonded out.
Cook is on unpaid leave until the district attorney decides whether or not to file charges. Police said Cook will be fired if charges are approved.
Sand Springs Police Deputy Chief Todd Enzbrenner shared the following statement:
“Today is a dark and sad day in the Sand Springs police department. One of our own was arrested for crimes that absolutely damage the trust we share with our community. Our officer’s are devastated and feel betrayed but will continue to serve the citizens with their head held high. They are dedicated men and women and care deeply about their calling. While some will try and tarnish the years and years of honorable service to this community because of the actions of one. We will not let that deter us from continuing to serve our citizens with honor, fairness, and justice, keeping with the oath we all took. I can’t recall any officers ever being arrested while working here in over 40 years. “
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