MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Sammy Monroe Ebarb, Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Longtown, Oklahoma, has confessed to a serious lapse in legal obligation: failing to register as a sex offender. The guilty plea, entered today, carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years behind bars and a hefty $250,000.00 fine. This isn’t a new offense; it’s a betrayal of the system meant to protect the public from repeat predators.
Federal prosecutors revealed that Ebarb’s troubles stem from a 2003 conviction in Latimer County District Court – First Degree Rape. That conviction triggered a lifetime requirement to register as a sex offender, a duty Ebarb flagrantly disregarded. Between November 2024 and February 2025, the indictment alleges, Ebarb deliberately failed to update his registration information, even while moving within Indian country inside the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He tried to disappear from the books, hoping to evade accountability.
The case didn’t stay cold for long. A joint investigation by the U.S. Marshals Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force and the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office brought Ebarb’s deception to light. These aren’t desk jockeys; these are boots-on-the-ground investigators who relentlessly pursue those who attempt to skirt the law. Their work ensures that those who pose a risk to the community are brought to justice.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Jason A. Robertson accepted the plea and has ordered a presentence investigation report. This report will provide the sentencing judge with a comprehensive overview of Ebarb’s background, criminal history, and the impact of his crime. It’s a crucial step in determining an appropriate punishment, beyond the maximums already stated.
The ultimate sentence will be handed down by a U.S. District Court Judge, who will weigh the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other relevant factors. Until then, Ebarb remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service, a concrete reminder that evading justice is rarely successful. Assistant U.S. Attorney Morgan Muzljakovich skillfully prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
This case serves as a stark warning: sex offender registration isn’t a suggestion, it’s the law. And those who fail to comply will face the full force of federal prosecution. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the sentencing when it is announced. The public deserves to know when predators are brought to account.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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