Former Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris appeared in court on embezzlement charges. Morris is accused of embezzlement connected to the purchase of a UTV for the sheriff's department. 2 News Oklahoma's Douglas Braff attended the hearing. Two felony charges are dismissed under the condition that Morris plead no contest to a new misdemeanor embezzlement charge filed on Jan. 8th. The plea includes a sentence of 2 years deferred. The next court date is Jan. 8, 2027The Board of County Commissioners and Morris agreed to a suspension and then resignation from office due to the charges in July. Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube