Okmulgee child abuse arrest made

Okmulgee child abuse arrest involves councilmember

An Okmulgee child abuse arrest has been made involving a city councilmember and local pastor.

Marcus Jeffrey, 63, was arrested March 24 following an investigation into allegations at East Side Baptist Church.

Authorities say the case centers on incidents involving multiple children.

Okmulgee child abuse arrest tied to church incident

The Okmulgee child abuse arrest stems from allegations that Jeffrey struck seven children with a belt during a church youth meeting.

Investigators with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation reviewed surveillance video that reportedly shows Jeffrey holding a belt and swinging it toward children, as detailed in News On 6 Tulsa report.

Officials say at least one child showed visible injuries.

Okmulgee child abuse arrest impacts roles

The Okmulgee child abuse arrest has already led to professional consequences.

Jeffrey has been fired from his role with the Muscogee Nation Head Start Program, while remaining a member of the Okmulgee City Council, according to City of Okmulgee official information.

He faces one count of felony child abuse and was booked into the Okmulgee County Detention Center with bond set at $15,000.

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