Sat Jan 25 03:20:00 IST 2025: **Oklahoma Senator Arrested After Heated Traffic Stop**

TULSA, OKLAHOMA – Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin (D-Tulsa) was arrested and cited for failure to stop at a stop sign following a heated traffic stop with a Tulsa County Sheriff’s deputy on Saturday, January 11th. Body camera footage released by the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office shows a tense verbal exchange between Sen. Goodwin and Deputy Freddie Alaniz.

Deputy Alaniz stated he pulled Sen. Goodwin over for failing to stop at two stop signs. The footage shows repeated requests for Sen. Goodwin’s driver’s license, which she initially refused to provide, claiming the deputy escalated the situation. The argument escalated, leading to Sen. Goodwin’s arrest and handcuffing. Her attorney, who witnessed the incident, intervened, suggesting a citation be issued instead of an arrest. The deputy ultimately agreed, citing Sen. Goodwin’s demeanor as the reason for the escalation.

The deputy’s bodycam footage also included his description of Sen. Goodwin’s driving, stating she “ran” the stop signs and drove at a speed that caused water to splash from puddles.

Sen. Goodwin, who was elected to the Senate in 2024 and previously served in the House of Representatives, was released with a citation. She is scheduled for a court appearance on February 25th unless the citation is paid beforehand. Fox News Digital has reached out to Sen. Goodwin’s office for comment.

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