A Boswell couple landed in the Choctaw County Jail on June 23 after two children told authorities they had endured sexual and physical abuse, according to court records. Investigators say the case started when a Department of Human Services case worker sounded the alarm in late May, setting off a fast-moving probe in this small southeast Oklahoma community.
Allegations and arrests
Darren Moses Webb, 45, is charged with one felony count of sexual abuse of a child under 12 and a separate felony child-abuse count. His wife, 44-year-old Latisha Lynn Webb, is charged with a felony count of sexual abuse of a child under 12, according to KXII. The outlet reports that prosecutors moved forward after investigators reviewed a probable-cause affidavit built on statements from two children in the home.
What the affidavit says
According to the affidavit, the alleged victims include a 7-year-old girl who reported being sexually abused and a 10-year-old boy who told investigators that Darren Webb physically abused them and threatened them with a gun. The boy also described Darren Webb's methamphetamine use, as outlined by KTEN. Filed on June 23, the affidavit served as the basis for the arrest warrants.
Investigation and booking
Authorities say a Department of Human Services case worker contacted the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office on May 29, triggering a criminal investigation. The children were later interviewed in a forensic setting by trained specialists, a standard step in serious child-abuse cases meant to limit trauma while preserving potential evidence. The Choctaw County Sheriff's Office online inmate roster shows that Darren and Latisha Webb were booked into the county jail on June 23, according to the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.
Bond and next steps
Both defendants remain behind bars on $175,000 bond, KXII reported. Public records did not clearly show whether formal indictments had been filed in district court as of the most recent reports, so the case still appears to be in its early stages.
Legal exposure
Oklahoma law treats sexual abuse or exploitation of a child under 12 as a particularly serious offense. A conviction can bring a prison sentence of at least 25 years and up to life, along with possible fines. Those penalties are spelled out in the state criminal code at Oklahoma Statutes.
Why this matters locally
Cases like this one typically move through a coordinated system of Child Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams that handle forensic interviews, medical exams, and victim support while law enforcement builds a case. Statewide reporting has found that Oklahoma’s CACs and these teams have been grappling with rising caseloads, a strain that is often felt most in rural counties with limited staff and funding; TulsaFlyer summarized that reporting.
The Webbs are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone with information tied to the case can find contact details and the current jail roster on the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office website: Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.
