Man Charged After Threatening Ex-Girlfriend and Breaking Into Her Bedroom

Branden Daniels accused of damaging property and illegally entering ex's home after she refused to go out with him again.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A 39-year-old man in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been charged with first-degree burglary and obstruction after allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend and breaking into her apartment bedroom because she refused to go out with him again. Police say Branden Daniels showed up at the woman's home, yelled at her from outside, and then broke a bedroom window to climb inside before officers arrived and caught him trying to flee out the window.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the serious risks and potential for escalating violence when a former partner refuses to rekindle a relationship. Domestic violence experts emphasize the importance of victims reporting threats and taking steps to protect themselves, as well as the need for law enforcement to respond swiftly to such situations.

The details

According to police, Daniels showed up at his ex-girlfriend's apartment around 3:20 a.m. and began yelling at her from outside, threatening to slash her tires because she would not go out with him again. He then allegedly broke a bedroom window and climbed into the apartment, where responding officers found him trying to flee out the same window.

  • The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, around 3:20 a.m.

The players

Branden Daniels

A 39-year-old man who has been charged with first-degree burglary after a prior felony conviction and obstruction.

The ex-girlfriend

A woman who called police to report that her former boyfriend was threatening her and had broken into her apartment.

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What they’re saying

“This is not the most effective way to win someone over.”

— Tulsa Police Department

What’s next

Daniels was booked into the Tulsa County Jail on the charges. The judge will determine whether to grant him bail.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for victims of domestic threats and abuse to report incidents to authorities, as well as the importance of a swift law enforcement response to protect public safety and prevent further escalation of violence.