Derek Lee Lovell, Assault and Attempted Kidnapping, Oklahoma 2023

Tulsa Man Sentenced for Assault and Attempted Kidnapping

A Tulsa man who assaulted and attempted to kidnap his intimate partner, then tried to convince her to lie to authorities about the incident, has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison.

37-year-old Derek Lee Lovell was sentenced Thursday in federal court by U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell.

“Derek Lovell assaulted his partner, attempted to drag her to their car against her will, then tried to manipulate her into lying to protect him from prosecution,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

On January 28, 2021, the Tulsa Police Department responded to a Burger King near 1100 S. Harvard Ave. and 3242 E. 11th Street after receiving calls that a man was assaulting a woman near the establishment.

The victim stated that she had fled from her spouse as he chased her down the sidewalk. He eventually pinned her against a nearby concrete wall then attempted to drag her back to a vehicle.

Officers observed the victim was visibly shaken and concerned about cooperating with officers due to fear of reprisal.

In court documents, Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Childress noted the violence involved in the offense, Lovell’s attempts to thwart justice, and Lovell’s extensive criminal history, which included two domestic violence convictions within the last five years.

Lovell is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, and the crimes were committed within the Muscogee Nation reservation.

The FBI and Tulsa Police Department conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Julie A. Childress and Edward Snow prosecuted the case.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office will not tolerate domestic violence in Indian Country, Johnson said.

Defendant:

Derek Lee Lovell

Criminal Charges:

Attempted Kidnapping in Indian Country; Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony; Attempting to Influence, Delay, and Prevent Testimony through Corrupt Persuasion

City and State:

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Exact Date:

January 28, 2021

Sentence or Outcome:

80 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release

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