TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — Muldrow Public Schools' superintendent was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Tulsa County on Oct. 8 around 11:20 a.m., according to booking records.
Leon Ashlock, 47, was released on a $1,100 bond a couple hours after his arrest. He also faces a charge for transporting an open container.
The school district did not name Ashlock, but they confirmed a person crashed a district vehicle on the Creek Turnpike and was later taken into custody by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The district said the Oklahoma Board of Education is assessing the situation to determine the involvement of "district personnel."
Muldrow Public Schools' full statement:
"This afternoon the Muldrow Public Schools was notified by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol that one of the district’s vehicles was involved in a traffic accident on the Creek Turnpike. As a result, the vehicle sustained damage, and the operator of the vehicle was taken into custody by the OHP. The board of education is collecting information concerning these events and the involvement of district personnel. The district will have no further comment at this time as it seeks to learn the facts but will provide a full report to the Muldrow community at the appropriate time."
Ashlock began his first year as superintendent this August for the 2024-2025 school year. The district announced his hire in April 2024.
His court date is set for Oct. 9.
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