Oklahoma Secretary of State Arrested | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma’s Secretary of State, Benjamin Lepak, was arrested for suspected public intoxication after multiple witnesses reported him appearing drunk and potentially dangerous on the road. Officers noted slurred speech and alcohol odor, though Lepak initially denied drinking, claiming he’d just come from church. His behavior grew increasingly erratic—stumbling, struggling to form coherent thoughts, even mentioning a craving for McDonald’s—before finally admitting to consuming alcohol during the arrest. Body camera footage has since surfaced, reigniting scrutiny after Lepak’s prior arrest in 2021 for driving with an open container. While his office says they’ll handle the legal fallout, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is publicly demanding his firing, highlighting the growing pressure on elected officials to uphold public standards of conduct. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efd7630cceabed30