BEAVER COUNTY, Okla. - A 22-year-old Turpin man has been arrested on eight charges involving alleged sexual offenses against minors following an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and the Beaver County Sheriff's Office.
Kieson Holmes, 22, of Turpin, was taken into custody Oct. 12, 2026, after investigators executed a search warrant at his residence.
According to the OSBI, the investigation uncovered allegations that Holmes engaged in inappropriate communications and contact with three juveniles.
Investigation Began Following Report of Lewd Acts With a Minor
The investigation began Sept. 21, 2026, when the Beaver County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation regarding allegations of lewd acts involving a minor.
OSBI special agents opened an investigation and identified Holmes as the suspect.
During the investigation, agents gathered information indicating that Holmes had engaged in inappropriate communications and contact with three juvenile victims, according to the agency.
Authorities have not disclosed the ages of the juveniles, their relationships to Holmes or the circumstances surrounding the alleged offenses.
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest at Turpin Residence
On Oct. 12, OSBI special agents and Beaver County sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at Holmes' residence in Turpin.
Based on evidence and information obtained during the investigation, authorities arrested Holmes and transported him to the Beaver County Jail.
The OSBI did not specify what evidence was recovered during the search or whether electronic devices were seized.
Suspect Faces Eight Charges, Including Rape and Sodomy
Holmes was charged with the following offenses:
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Three counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child under 16
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Three counts of sodomy
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One count of producing, distributing or possessing juvenile pornography
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One count of second-degree rape
The charges stem from the investigation involving three juveniles, although authorities have not specified which allegations correspond to each victim.
OSBI Credits Local Authorities for Assistance
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation acknowledged the assistance of the Beaver County Sheriff's Office and the District 1 District Attorney's Office during the investigation.