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WATCH: Oklahoma Sec. of State arrested at McDonald's for alleged public intoxication; has previous arrest
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Patrick Spencer/KFOR and Mecca Thompson/KFOR , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This previous incident occurred in 2021, though specifics are not provided here. For a full account of the events, including the recent arrest and the 2021 incident, readers can consult the original report.
Benjamin Lepak, a state official, was taken into custody on Friday. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the arrest was related to intoxication in a public place. Further information about the circumstances surrounding the arrest can be found through other sources.
Newly obtained documents reveal a prior arrest. This previous incident occurred in 2021, though specifics are not provided here. For a full account of the events, including the recent arrest and the 2021 incident, readers can consult the original report.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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