SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — A Sand Springs man with a history of employment around children is accused of sexually assaulting a child.
The Sand Springs Police Department arrested Marcus Owens following a seven-month investigation.
Timeline
- November 11, 2025: DHS sent a referral to the Sand Springs police alleging inappropriate behavior between an adult and a child. The referral described the behavior as "weird."
- November 25, 2025: Investigators interviewed the suspect. He denied any relationship with the child. He claimed he felt like a "father figure" to the victim.
- July 14, 2026: The victim spoke with police and said Owens sexually assaulted him.
- July 27, 2026: Detectives interviewed Owens again, and detectives found probable cause to arrest him on one count of sexual battery.
Owens worked in several positions with the Sand Springs School District, as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, and security guard.
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Investigators did not list the church that Owens preached. 2 News did some digging and found he lead Prepared Church in Sand Springs.
2 News reached out several times through phone, but no calls went through. When 2 News visited the church to see if anyone was available to talk, the parking lot was empty and no one came to the door.
Owens is a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, so the case is now with Muscogee officials and the FBI to determine jurisdiction.
2 News reached out to the Muscogee Creek Nation to find out if they had any new updates. According to a spokesperson, Owens still isn’t fully integrated in the nation’s court site.
He is facing three counts: abusive sexual contact with a minor, sexual abuse of a minor, coercion and enticement. These are all felonies.
Investigators believe Owens may have more victims. If you know someone who has been victimized, or if you have yourself, call your local police department.
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