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Two suspects arrested after 'lengthy foot chase' in north Tulsa Friday night, say police

Posted at 11:38 AM, Jan 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-21 12:38:15-05

TULSA -- Two people were arrested after a foot chase police say began after they spotted a wanted felon Friday night.

Police say they spotted wanted felon Casey Potter, 27, driving on North Sheridan Road Friday night.

When police attempted to stop Potter, he and his passenger, Rita Horn, fled the scene and drove into a field on the 2400 block of North Yale Avenue where they fled on foot.

Police caught both suspects after a lengthy foot pursuit using K9 units and a helicopter.

Both Potter and Horn were arrested after being treated for dog bites at a hospital.

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