Prosecutors in Oklahoma County say a 44-year-old Oklahoma City man is now facing 28 criminal counts after what they describe as a yearlong pattern of home break-ins that targeted women. The defendant, identified by authorities as Pepe Morales, remains in custody on a $500,000 bond while the case winds through district court. Prosecutors allege the incidents included robberies, kidnappings and attempted sexual assaults that occurred between April 2024 and April 2025.
According to the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office, as reported by KOKH, Morales is accused of breaking into eight homes and robbing three victims at gunpoint. The original complaint listed 17 counts, including multiple first degree burglary and robbery charges, an attempted rape charge and possession of methamphetamine. Prosecutors added more counts after a preliminary hearing, and they say the case now includes sexual battery, multiple kidnappings, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and several counts of assault while masked.
Charges Carry Steep Penalties Under State Law
Many of the offenses prosecutors say Morales faces, including kidnapping, first degree robbery and sexual battery, are felonies under Oklahoma law that can carry decades in prison or, in the most serious instances, life sentences, according to Justia. First degree robbery and kidnapping are classified as serious felonies with lengthy prison terms, while certain sexual assault convictions can add additional years and may trigger registration and post-release supervision in some cases. Defense attorneys will have the opportunity to challenge the state's evidence both in pretrial motions and at trial.
Court Calendar And Next Steps
As reported by KOKH, Morales is being held on a $500,000 bond and is scheduled for formal arraignment on May 27. Prosecutors say the additional charges were filed after the preliminary hearing expanded the case from the original 17 counts. The matter will continue in Oklahoma County District Court, where the state must prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
Officials have not released the victims' names, and prosecutors have not shared further details about possible motives. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the alleged incidents to contact local law enforcement or the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office. Morales is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in a court of law.
