OKMULGEE, Okla. — According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Okmulgee Police Department requested that it investigate an alleged case of child abuse in November 2025.
OSBI said a police report taken by the Okmulgee Police Department said 63-year-old Marcus Jeffrey, who was a teacher for the youth group and city councilor, struck several minors with a belt during a youth meeting at the East Side Baptist Church.
Video of the incident, reviewed by OSBI, showed Jeffrey swinging and striking children with a belt.
An arrest warrant was issued for Jeffrey on charges of child abuse.
OSBI said Jeffrey turned himself in to the Okmulgee County Detention Center March 24.
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