Terry Freeman Named New Muskogee County Sheriff

Muskogee County Commissioners named a new sheriff on Friday. They unanimously voted for Terry Freeman, the current undersheriff.

Friday, January 31st 2020, 7:12 am

By: News On 6

Terry Freeman Named New Muskogee County Sheriff

Muskogee County Commissioners named a new sheriff on Friday. They unanimously voted for Terry Freeman, the current undersheriff.

This came after the former sheriff stepped down for a new job. Former Sheriff Rob Frazier stepped down to be the Fort Gibson Police Chief.

Earlier this week, County Commissioners named the four candidates: former Muskogee County Sheriff Charles Pearson, Lt. Andy Simmons with the Muskogee Police Department, Jessie Everett who has been with OHP for 30 years, and Muskogee County Undersheriff Terry Freeman.

To have the position, each person has to be older than 25, have law enforcement experience, and live in the county.

Muskogee County Sheriff's Office said Sheriff Freeman has been with the department since 2007. He also served on the Oklahoma Highway Patrol from 1980 to 2006 and Muskogee Police Department from 1978 to 1980.

He's a 42-year resident of Muskogee County.

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