Former Choctaw teacher arrested amid misconduct investigation

A former teacher with Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District has been arrested, according to jail records.

A search through Oklahoma County Detention Center records reveals that Samuel Melton was taken into custody on multiple sex crime complaints. Melton is being held on a $1 million bond.

WATCH: Bodycam footage of Melton's arrest

News 9 reached out to the district, and in response, Superintendent David Reid said, "Melton was an employee at CHS from August 2020 until April 9, 2025."

In a letter sent to parents by Reid, the district said it is working with an investigation into Melton, who is now a former employee of the district.

"An allegation of misconduct by a school employee was reported to our CNP Police Department, and they are conducting a thorough investigation," the letter said. "The school district is cooperating with law enforcement as the police lead the investigation."

"Regardless of employment status, the CNP District will continue to cooperate with police and the OSDE during the investigation," the letter said. "Because this is a personnel matter, we are unable to share additional information at this time."