Ronald Overton, 63, was arrested in April after an investigation into allegations involving a 7-year-old, and is scheduled to appear in court October 21, according to KOKH (FOX 25). He faces 12 criminal counts in Oklahoma County.
Officials say Overton is facing several charges, according to KOKH. The 7-year-old victim reported that the abuse occurred between January 2025 and January 2026, the station reports. Overton was arrested in April following the investigation into those claims.
Charges Include Lewd Acts and Child Exploitation Counts
The charges comprise 10 counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child under 16 and two counts of child sexual exploitation, according to KOKH (FOX 25). The alleged conduct took place in Oklahoma County.
KOKH's report did not identify a specific location within the county or name the agency that investigated the allegations.
Arraignment Set for Later This Month
Overton's formal arraignment is now scheduled for October 21, KOKH (FOX 25) reported at KOKH (FOX 25).
KOKH's report did not include further court-record details or a response from Overton or an attorney representing him.
What Statewide Child-Abuse Data Shows
Oklahoma Human Services’ State Fiscal Year 2022 report listed 947 cases of sexual abuse in its statewide table of substantiated child abuse or neglect by category, representing 4.39% of the listed total. The figure counts substantiated cases, not all reports; it is historical statewide data and does not describe this case or establish a trend in Oklahoma County, according to Oklahoma Human Services.
