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Wanted man arrested after east Tulsa pursuit

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TULSA - A suspect is in custody after wrecking a stolen vehicle in east Tulsa pursuit. 

Police say Billy Simpson and another person fled the vehicle in a neighborhood along South 168th East Avenue after crashing through fences and driving through multiple backyards during the pursuit. 

Officials say Simpson was wanted in Wagoner County for multiple car thefts. 

K-9 officers assisted in the search while police set up a perimeter in the area. Simpson is now in custody, while police search for the other suspect. 

A portion of East Admiral Place was shut down during the pursuit. 

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