OKMULGEE, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is looking into a child abuse case at the request of the Okmulgee Police Department.
OSBI said the department called them about allegations of child abuse made in November 2025.
Investigators said the police report alleges Marcus Jeffrey, 63, struck several minors with a belt during a youth meeting at the East Side Baptist Church. Jeffery taught for the youth group and served as Okmulgee city councilor,
OSBI said video of the incident showed Jeffrey swinging and striking children with a belt.
A judge issued an arrest warrant on charges of child abuse and Jeffrey turned himself in on March 24.
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