Tyler Austin McGhee, Burglary and Domestic Violence, Oklahoma 2023

Tulsa Man Charged with Burglary and Domestic Violence in Indian Country

A violent crime has shaken the small community in Oklahoma. Tyler Austin McGhee, 26, has been charged with Burglary in the First Degree in Indian Country and Strangulation of a Dating Partner in Indian Country.

The incidents took place on October 23, when Broken Arrow Police officers arrested McGhee after he entered the home of his former girlfriend and allegedly assaulted her.

According to the complaint, the victim stated that McGhee physically assaulted her by putting her in a headlock and attempting to cover her mouth with duct tape. She also stated that he later sexually assaulted her. The victim tried to calm McGhee down and eventually found an opportunity to text a friend to call 911 as she thought McGhee might kill her if she attempted to do so herself.

When officers arrived, they found McGhee in the apartment and his backpack under the bed, which allegedly contained black duct tape, black latex gloves, handcuffs, a knife, condoms, and sexual lubricant. When officers questioned McGhee, he denied any assault to the victim and claimed he just wanted to talk to her.

“Survivors of domestic violence are a resilient group. Tragically, we’ve seen domestic violence cases on the rise during this global pandemic. These are often challenging cases to present, but this United States Attorney’s Office will not shy away from tough cases nor miss an opportunity to give a voice to victims of domestic violence,” said U.S. Attorney Trent Shores.

A Complaint is a temporary charge alleging a violation of law. For the case to proceed to trial, the United States must present the charge to a federal Grand Jury within 30 days. Once a Grand Jury returns an Indictment, a defendant has a right to a jury trial at which the United States would have the burden of proving the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The FBI and Broken Arrow Police are conducting the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Shannon Cozzoni is prosecuting the case.

Defendant: Tyler Austin McGhee
Criminal Charges: Burglary in the First Degree in Indian Country and Strangulation of a Dating Partner in Indian Country
City and State: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Exact Date: October 23, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Currently awaiting trial

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndok/pr/man-charged-burglary-and-domestic-violence-indian-country