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Wister police chief arrested on DUI, child endangerment charges

By Kyler Swaim,

15 days ago

WISTER, Okla. ( KNWA/KFTA ) — The Wister, Okla. police chief was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and endangering a child, according to court documents.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4FvsOO_0snRqjWi00 — Kurt Morsund, 45 (Courtesy: LeFlore County Jail)

Kurt Morsund, 45, was arrested on April 28 on aggravated DUI and child endangerment charges, according to his booking.

A court information sheet says Morsund reportedly drove a 2014 Ram pickup at or near Glendale Road in LeFlore County while transporting a child.

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety says aggravated driving under the influence is a charge against someone who is believed to have been driving with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .15 or higher.

Wister City Attorney Sean McKelvey confirmed that Morsund has submitted his resignation and the City Board of Trustees will vote on May 6 to formally accept his resignation.

Morsund was released from custody on a $10,000 bond and has a court date set for June 3.

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