Local man charged with sexual abuse

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July 26, 2018

A Morris man is facing child sexual abuse charges in Okmulgee County District Court. After issuing a felony warrant on July 20, the District Attorney’s office arrested Mark Branson, 53,

A Morris man is facing child sexual abuse charges in Okmulgee County District Court.

After issuing a felony warrant on July 20, the District Attorney’s office arrested Mark Branson, 53, on two counts of child sexual abuse (CF-2018-195).

According to court documents, on May 8, Morris Police Officer Ishanta Shoals spoke to one of the victims, confirming reports received about the sexual abuse. Three days later a forensic interviewer further confirmed the allegations against Branson.

Branson is being held in Okmulgee County Jail on a $500,000 bond and will face his first court appearance on July 26 before Judge Pandee Ramirez.

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