OKC Police Officer Accused Of Lewd Acts With Child

OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Oklahoma City police sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of committing lewd acts with a child.

Maurice Martinez, 44, could be charged with three counts of oral sodomy and two counts of lewd acts with child under 16.

Authorities said he was briefly held on an $80,000 bond before making bail early Thursday.

Martinez is an 18-year veteran of the police force, currently assigned to the south side of the city as a patrol officer. He is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal investigation.

The investigation into Martinez began Friday, according to Capt. Patrick Stewart. Stewart said an anonymous call was made to the Department of Human Services concerning sexual abuse of a boy under 16. The sex crime unit spent the weekend investigating the allegations before confronting and arresting Martinez.

“We investigate all crimes the same way,” said Stewart. “It doesn’t matter if the suspect is an officer or not.”

Martinez has been a foster parent for 11 years. Stewart said three adopted sons and three foster sons reside with him. Martinez also has a fourth adopted son, an 18-year-old, who lives outside the home.

“Our department is obviously working with DHS to determine if there were other foster children that have been through this home, identify who they are so we can interview them as well,” Stewart said.

Stewart said all six boys have been removed from the residence by DHS.