The gun used to fatally shoot a Tulsa police officer and critically injure another officer was traded for heroin just weeks prior to the shooting, prosecutors allege.
Jakob Garland was indicted on the allegations, said U.S. Attorney Trent Shores, the federal prosecutor for the Northern District of Oklahoma. The gun he allegedly traded was later used to kill Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson, 45, and to shoot Officer Aurash Zarkeshan.
Garland, known as Jakob Gerald Garland, was indicted on complaints of knowingly possessing a firearm after a former felony conviction and aiding and abetting another person to possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to the unsealed indictment.
Shores announced the unsealed indictment after he and several other prominent law enforcers announced the 2150 Initiative, a law enforcement and prosecution initiative targeting gun crimes.
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“I highlight Jakob Garland’s case because Jakob Garland is alleged to have been the person who gave the gun to David Ware,” Shores said. “He is alleged to have exchanged that gun for heroin.”
David Anthony Ware, 33, allegedly shot Zarkeshan and fatally shot Johnson on June 29 during a traffic stop in east Tulsa.
Investigators allege in the indictment that the gun was traded June 19. The indictment does not name Ware.
Zarkeshan had stopped Ware near the intersection of 21st Street and 89th East Avenue for an expired tag.
During a struggle between Johnson, Zarkeshan and Ware, Ware allegedly pulled a handgun and shot both officers. Johnson later succumbed to his wounds.
Garland was arrested Monday, and he is being held in Tulsa County jail without bond. He is scheduled for a detention hearing on Thursday in federal court.
Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin speaks about the release of a video showing the shooting of two Tulsa Police officers
Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin speaks prior to the release of a video of two Tulsa police officers being shot during a news conference Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. The video shows the shooting of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson and Tulsa Police Officer Aurash Zarkeshan. Johnson later died from his injuries.
July gallery: Memorial service for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson
Memorial service for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson
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People stand along 61st Street west of Memorial Drive in Tulsa as they watch the funeral procession for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Shelby Zimmer, of Tulsa, and Nancy Wilmeth, of Broken Arrow, holds an American flag was they watch the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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The hearse carrying the body of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson leaves his funeral at Victory Church Thursday, July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot during a traffic stop on June 29th. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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People stand along 61st Street west of Memorial Drive as the funeral procession for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson passes.
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Tulsa firefighters salute as the funeral procession for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson leaves Victory Church Thursday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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People stand along 61st street west of Memorial Drive in Tulsa as they watch the funeral procession for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot during a traffic stop on June 29th. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Carrie Dooely and granddaughter Hannah Millman, 7, both of Broken Arrow, wave flags as the funeral processional for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson passes. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Spectators watch the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Elouise Connor, 4, walks passed Randy Harvey, both of Broken Arrow, as he salutes while watching the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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The hearse carrying the body of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson is escorted by law enforcement officers as it leaves his funeral at Victory Church Thursday, July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot during a traffic stop on June 29th. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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People stand along 61st street west of Memorial Drive in Tulsa as they watch the funeral procession for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot during a traffic stop on June 29th. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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A police helicopter flies over the funeral for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson at Victory Church Thursday, July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot during a traffic stop on June 29th. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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People stand along 61st street west of Memorial Drive in Tulsa as they watch the funeral procession for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot during a traffic stop on June 29th. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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People stand along 61st St. west of Memorial Drive in Tulsa as they watch the funeral procession for Sgt. Craig Johnson on Thursday, July 9, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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People stand along 61st St. west of Memorial Drive in Tulsa as they watch the funeral procession for Sgt. Craig Johnson on Thursday, July 9, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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A mourner stands outside the funeral for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot on June 29th during a traffic stop. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Tulsa Firefighter Ashton Phillips puts a flag atop a fire truck for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson across the street from Johnson's funeral July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot on June 29th during a traffic stop. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Tulsa Fire Honor Guard stands atop a fire truck with a flag for Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson across the street from Johnson's funeral July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot on June 29th during a traffic stop. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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A long line of mourners wait to enter Victory Church for the funeral of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot on June 29th during a traffic stop. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Mourners arrive at Victory Church for the funeral of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson July 9, 2020. Johnson was shot on June 29th during a traffic stop. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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A spectator holds an American flag while waiting for the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A spectator waves an American Flag during the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Randy Harvey, of Broken Arrow, salutes while watching the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Spectators watch the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Keith and Cindy Wells, both of Broken Arrow, wave American Flags while watching the processional for Tulsa Police Sergeant Craig Johnson in front of Floral Haven Cemetery on Thursday, July 9, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
