Cleveland County Sheriff Donald Amason pleaded no contest on April 27 to a felony count of embezzlement and has resigned from his position effective immediately. The plea follows an indictment by the Multi-County Grand Jury related to misuse of campaign funds.
The case is significant because it addresses accountability in public office. Under the terms of the agreement, Amason will pay $10,000 in restitution, receive a five-year deferred sentence, and surrender his CLEET card.
Amason was accused of transferring between $2,500 and $15,000 from his campaign account for personal use or for others between May 2020 and July 2025. These actions violated ethical rules governing campaign finances.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond said the outcome holds public officials accountable for their actions. “Public officials are entrusted with taxpayer dollars and must be held to the highest standard,” Drummond said. “Sheriff Amason took an oath to enforce the law. He has neglected his duty and is no longer fit to serve the residents of Cleveland County.”
The Oklahoma Attorney General focuses on combating crime, ensuring government transparency, strengthening tribal relations, and upholding the rule of law according to the official biography. Gentner Drummond leads these efforts with extensive legal experience according to the official biography.
The Attorney General’s office also advocates for policies supporting energy interests, educational protections, and stricter laws against crimes such as rape and drug distribution according to the official biography. Collaboration with state and federal partners is part of its approach in addressing organized crime according to the official biography.
Operating within public legal services in Oklahoma as noted in Drummond’s background, the Attorney General’s office continues its work across various aspects of law enforcement.
