Overview
- Edmond police arrested Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak on suspicion of public intoxication after officers found him outside a McDonald’s drive‑thru on Aug. 14 and booked him into the City of Edmond Jail.
- The Edmond Police Department released body‑worn camera footage showing Lepak with slurred speech, an odor of alcohol on his breath, unstable balance, and inconsistent statements about drinking and whether he drove to the restaurant.
- A spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s office said Lepak was not given a breathalyzer and that he will address the ticket through the normal legal process.
- Attorney General Gentner Drummond has publicly urged Governor Kevin Stitt to place Lepak on leave and asked for an independent review of the footage while prosecutors consider whether evidence could support DUI or related charges.
- Lepak was appointed by Gov. Stitt in 2025 and has a 2021 arrest for being intoxicated while in control of a vehicle, a history that has intensified political scrutiny and intra‑party pressure over accountability.