Former Oklahoma Department of Human Services supervisor Myron McKinney, 38, was arrested late last week and booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center on six counts of lewd acts with a child under 16, according to authorities. His bond was set at $250,000. McKinney, who says he worked for the agency for about 14 years, had his employment end following an internal inquiry. Investigators say they are now looking into whether any other children who were under his supervision may also have been harmed.
Allegations laid out in court documents
Court filings allege McKinney offered toys, video games and other gifts in exchange for sexual acts. The victim reportedly told investigators that McKinney forced him to sleep naked in his bed when he was 12 and 13. MSgt. Gary Knight said the man would sometimes appear at family events, then have the child stay overnight on weekends, according to KOCO.
What Oklahoma law covers
Oklahoma's statute on lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child (21 O.S. § 1123) covers a broad range of sexual conduct involving individuals under 16 and is prosecuted as a felony. A conviction can carry prison time followed by post-imprisonment supervision and sex-offender registration requirements. The statute's full language and legal elements are outlined on Justia.
DHS response and workplace ties
In a statement to KOCO, Oklahoma Human Services said it launched an internal investigation and that McKinney's employment with the agency has ended. Court documents indicate McKinney typically supervised five DHS workers during his tenure at the department.
Booked in Oklahoma County; next steps
McKinney is being held at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, where records list his bond at $250,000. The case is moving through the county court system, and investigators say interviews are still underway. The detention center publishes information on booking and visitation procedures on its public website (Oklahoma County Detention Center).
Reporting and resources
The investigation is ongoing, and the charges remain allegations at this stage. McKinney is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court. Anyone with information about this case or with concerns about a child's safety is urged to contact local law enforcement or the Oklahoma Human Services abuse hotline at 1-800-522-3511. Additional reporting resources are available through the state agency's website (Oklahoma Human Services).
