SPECIAL AGENTS WITH THE OSBI ICAC UNIT ARREST PRYOR MAN ON SOLICITATION CHARGES 
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
PRYOR, Oklahoma (July 8, 2022) – Special Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested 31-year-old DEVEAN LAMAR BLAKE of Claremore, Oklahoma on felony charges related to soliciting sexual contact with a minor.
On June 30, 2022, the OSBI ICAC Unit received information from the Latimer County Sheriffs' Office regarding a minor child that had received multiple sexual messages on a social medial platform. BLAKE was identified as the suspect associated with messages. On July 8, 2022, BLAKE was arrested without incident, at his place of employment, Thunderbird Youth Academy. BLAKE was booked into the Mayes County Jail, where he is currently being held on a $100,000, for the following charges:
- Solicitation of a Minor
- Display of Material Harmful to Minors
- Violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crime Act.
The OSBI appreciates the assistance from the Latimer County Sheriff’s Office, Pryor Police Department, and the Oklahoma Military Department with BLAKE's arrest. A copy of BLAKE's booking photo is attached.
If you suspect a child is being sexually exploited, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or www.cybertipline.com.
Address/Location
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 405-879-2591
